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Oxford University to make changes to consent training modules

The University of Oxford has reported that 38% of new students completed its online consent training in the 2024-25 academic year, according to the latest Student Welfare and Support Services (SWSS) report.
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Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

The MP for Oxford East, Dame Anneliese Dodds, raised the ongoing campaign to save the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) on Jeune Street in parliament last Monday, urging the government to “go further” to protect “community assets like the UPP”.  
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Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.
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Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.
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Students complain of "foul odour" at Wahoo nightclub

General Manager assures Cherwell that a 'thorough investigation' will be conducted

Student assaulted in Jericho

21-year-old female Oxford student assaulted and dragged into nearby alleyway by attacker

Irish students at Oxford doubled over last decade

Rise attributed mainly to an increase in post-graduate enrolments

Oxford feminists in publicity drive

Spate of equalities events take place across the university

Classics Mods become less intense

Classics Moderations are getting easier, it is alleged, as they now take place over ten days rather than eight

Edwina Currie steals bell during Union debate

Edwina Currie steals the secretary's bell in order to speak over her time limit

Catz rejects secret ballot motion

Motion proposing online voting fails to pass with two-thirds majority

Harlem craze shakes Oxford

University-wide and college versions of the 'Harlem Shake' video filmed

Court hears St Hugh’s postgraduate admissions case

“I am prepared to appeal all the way to the European Court of Human Rights if I have to,” suing ex-applicant tells Cherwell

Wadham to acquire two tortoises

Wadham to receive two new tortoises in Trinity term, following a student donation

Sportswear battle at Keble Cafe

Keble sports players propose motion to reverse ban on sportswear in Keble College's cafe. The motion passes, with college stating that only muddy sportswear is banned

Oxford takes part in new scheme to help local schools

Oxford University and Oxford Brookes join Oxford City Council to help improve literacy and numeracy in local primary schools

Wadhamites walk to Wembley

A group of students have raised £6000 for a charity run by walking to Wembley stadium

Confusion over alleged Catz break-in

A college email sent to all Catz students described an alleged break-in, although the college Dean denied that such an incident occurred

Boat Race security tightens

Professional security brought in after last year's protest

Crockery crooks at Magdalen

Magdalen College deans threaten to end Deans’ Dinner following thefts of college crockery

Petting zoo comes to Queen’s

Queen's college hosted a petting zoo on Saturday of 5th week as part of a series of events to combat 5th week blues

Oxford Union takes money from weapons firm

Union criticised for accepting sponsorship from arms company BAE

Hilda’s joins Catz in declaring war on Magdalen

Following a JCR meeting on Sunday, St Hilda's has become the latest college to declare war on Magdalen, and has formed an alliance with St Catz

Fireworks set off at Oxford nightclub

Exclusive: 'Large fireworks' set off in Bridge nightclub linked to Oxford University students
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