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Students encounter issues with voting registration during local elections

Multiple students across Oxford have reported being turned away from polling stations during Thursday’s local elections.
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Access to Canvas temporarily suspended by University following cyberattack

Access to Canva has been temporarily suspended by the University today as a precautionary measure following an external breach of Instructure, the third-party supplier of Canvas.
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Oxford Union town hall HT26 re-run: Meet the candidates

A re-poll for the Oxford Union Presidency for Michaelmas 2026 is set to take place on Monday. Cherwell spoke to the candidates running about the state of the Union and their vision for the society.
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Oxford Labour defies national trends at city council elections

The Labour Party defied national trends in the Oxford local elections yesterday, with their seat count in the City Council dropping slightly from 21 to 20, against a national backdrop of major losses for the party.
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Sony boss gives £1 million to Merton

Sony chairman, Sir Howard Stringer, gives £1 million to Merton College to improve access

Suicide rates have increased since the recession

Statistics show an annual increase in suicides, particularly among women

Personal statements favour private school students

Study suggests that UCAS personal statements disadvantage lower-income applicants

Students to visit Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma

OUSU passes a motion to send a delegation of students from Oxford to Burma to visit Aung San Suu Kyi

Union drops Nick Griffin invitation

BNP leader's invitation to speak at gay parenting debate is rescinded by the Oxford Union. Union officials claim the invitation was made without permission.

Assange invite sparks protest

The Wikileaker, currently seeking sanctuary in Ecuador after rape allegations were made against him last year, is to address the Oxford Union. Meanwhile a Twitter war has arisen between Assange's mother and an Oxford student.

Oxford hits out at new international interview scheme

Home Office reveals that applicants who fails UK Border Agency interviews will risk losing university places

Study shows quitting smoking decreases stress

Researchers at Oxford, Cambridge and King’s College London, find a link between quitting smoking and a significant reduction in anxiety levels

Academics at Oxford are honoured

Five professors have been awarded honours, including CBEs, a knighthood and a damehood

Abramovich invests in Oxford company

Russian tycoon, Roman Abramovich recently invested more than £4.3 million into Oxford Catalysts.

Study shows hot chocolate is tastier in orange mugs

Oxford University researchers have found a link between the perceived taste of food and the dish it is served in.

Bodleian receives £1.2 million donation

National Heritage Fund contributes to the purchase of the archives of William Talbot, the inventor of photography

Ashmolean promises night with the Gods

The Ashmolean museum will be transformed into Mount Olympus for a night of classical myths and legends.

Port Meadow skyline fears

Concern continues that building developments will damage Port Meadow view

St Anne’s encourages dryathlon for Cancer Research UK

Students are being encouraged to forgo alcohol in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK, in St Anne's latest charity campaign.

Oxford don criticises admissions policy

Professor Miles Hewstone warns against an over-reliance on interviews during the admissions process

Anger over Univ’s VIP Ball tickets

University College have issued two tiers of tickets for their ball, one entitling the owner to a goodie bag and a queue jump

Oriel building works affect next year’s finalist rooms

Oriel third years may have to live in off-site accommodation next year due to major works on the college’s Rhodes building

Oxford farming conference in Exam Schools

The annual farming conference in the University Exam Schools explored the future of agriculture and the challenges it faces.

Council to limit student housing

Oxford city council have announced new plans to control the amount and spread of student accommodation in the town centre
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