Monday 11th May 2026

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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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Cult film stars speak at Balliol

Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero gave an unusual talk at Balliol on Monday afternoon

Said leadership course announced

Business School to offer a course for the UK Cabinet Office

Oxford Women to row on the Thames

The Women’s Boat Race will be held on the Thames alongside the Men’s race for the first time in 183 years

Union Treasurer suggests Brookes lifetime memberships

John Lee suggests that Oxford Brookes students should not be restricted to yearly membership

Complaints about proposal to name building after Thatcher

The Saïd Business school’s plan to name building after Margaret Thatcher sparks national debate

St Anne’s refuse to fly LGBTQ flag

Despite unanimous approval from JCR, St Anne's will not fly the rainbow flag in support of LGBT History Month

Student paid to get typhoid

Student at St Peter's to receive £3000 to take part in medical trial

Grant for biochemists

At least 30 doctoral students to benefit from £3 million Research Council grant

Oxford Memes

Oxford University memes page takes internet by storm

Green party opposes council’s Westgate plans

Oxford's Green Party suggest affordable housing would help the community and environment more than an expensive retail redevelopment

Graduate starter salaries rise

New figures suggest that the average graduate starter salary set to rise to £26,000

Cowley Road Carnival cancelled

Organisers choose to focus on other events instead this year

Hugh’s students complain about disciplinary measures

Students react against decanal system at St Hugh's

Oxford to host World Literacy Summit

University to host 300 world leaders for a four day summit on literacy

Mission Week backlash

Some students complain about 'excessive' promotion for OICCU 'This is Jesus' week

Council proposals upset kebab van owners

Mixed reactions as 'prohibited streets' are opened to licensed vendors

Counselling cutbacks

Counselling Service changes referral system because of strain on resources

British universities less appealing to foreign students

UCAS figures reveal a drop in applications from EU residents as a result of fee rises

Ice age linked to plant growth

Oxford scientists have discovered link between the emergence of plants and the beginning of the ice age.

Students pay for proof-readers online

Companies charge up to £100 to proof-read coursework. University sees it as a grey area with regards to cheating.
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