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Oxford Union Town Hall TT25: Meet the Candidates

With polls open for the next set of Oxford Union elections on Friday, Cherwell spoke to the two candidates running to be President in Hilary 2026. Rosalie Chapman and...
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MML Faculty cuts almost half of special subject final options

Over 40% of Modern Languages Special Subjects have been cut for those sitting finals...
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Oxford City Council proposes unified Great Oxford Council

Oxford City Council have released details on a suggested proposal to abolish Oxfordshire’s six...
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Possible delay to Oxford’s only winter ball despite ‘committed’ students

Merton College is understood to have asked students on the winter ball committee to...
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Ed Byrne stars in Oxford science animation

The comedian Ed Byrne is the star voice in 'Underwater Volcano Disaster' a science animation created by Oxford scientists

Research finds that cannabis can be an effective pain killer

A study by Oxford University into the role of cannabis has found that its use can increase a patient's ability to cope with pain, although it does not reduce the intensity of the pain itself.

UK students without Internet access are at a disadvantage

An Oxford University study has found UK teenagers lacking Internet access to be educationally disadvantaged, with the Internet providing users with valuable academic and social benefits.

Australian Leader of the Opposition gives speech at Queen’s

Tony Abbott spoke of his time at Oxford and the ties between Britain and Australia in a speech at the Queen's College.

Oxford MP changes position on gay marriage

In a response to a letter of appeal written by JCR and MCR presidents, Nicola Blackwood, whose constituency contains eight Oxford colleges, has explained that she is no longer against the government's same-sex marriage proposals

OUSU launches ‘End Sexual Abuse’ campaign

OUSU's campaign aims to educate students by challenging "myths" surrounding sexual abuse, and to support victims through a series of workshops across colleges and the University

Oxford JCRs to save £300,000 on Sky TV

Following an OUSU-led boycott, in which several common rooms threatened to cancel their existing subscriptions, Sky Business has agreed to charge Oxford colleges the charity rate for TV packages

Professor inspires wave of charitable donations

Hundreds have pledged part of their income to charitable causes, following Dr Toby Ord's example

University strengthens ties with India

The Indian government has teamed up with Oxford University and Somerville college to fund an International Development Centre, which aims to support Indian postgraduate students at the University.

Oxford decision letters delayed until after Christmas

Letters will not be sent out to this year's interviewees until 10th January, creating a longer wait for applicants over the festive period

Death of St Peter’s professor ruled accidental

An inquest into the death of astrophysics professor Steven Rawlings has found that he died after being held in a headlock by his friend, Devinder Sivia.

Oxford Lecturer wins Turner Prize

Ruskin School of Art lecturer Dr Elizabeth Price wins the prestigious annual art award

Oxford graduate arrested after Christmas lights incident

Bethan Tichborne has been charged for her behaviour at a Witney event, after attempting to jump the barrier as David Cameron was turning on the Christmas lights on stage

Jesus hosts Christmas party for elderly

Students from Jesus College throw a Christmas party for elderly Oxfordshire residents

Univ receives £10 million donation

The college receives its largest gift in modern times to help support graduate study

Varsity Trip line-up announced

Acts performing at Varsity Trip 2012 include A.Skillz, Rob Da Bank and DJ Krafty Kuts

Colleges submerged as flooding hits Oxford

Water levels continue to rise in Oxford, affecting Magdalen, Christ Church and Wolfson College.

Wadham shells out on new tortoise

Wadham students vote unanimously to purchase a new SU tortoise

D’Urso wins Union presidency

Joseph D’Urso has become President-elect of the Oxford Union after winning a close race against opponent Rajiv Dattani in Friday’s election.

O2 appeals against opening hour restriction

The O2 Academy in Cowley is appealing against Oxford City Council’s decision to deny a proposed opening hour extension.
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