Monday 11th May 2026

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Oxford researchers trial non-invasive diagnostic scans for endometriosis

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Tatjana Gibbons have successfully trialled non-invasive scans to diagnose endometriosis.

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.

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.

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.

New Year’s charity drive

Students pledge to give up luxuries in aid of Oxford based charity 'Giving what we can'

St John’s tutor bailed

Dr Devinder Sivia has been granted bail while police await further post mortem results following the death of Professor Steve Rawlings

Oxford student survives storm

Oxford student has lucky escape as her house is crushed by a tree

Mass resignation at St Hilda’s MCR

Seven members of St Hilda's MCR executive committee resign following alleged clashes with college administration.

Councillor’s comments cause backclash from residents

Tony Brett criticises residents for 'offensive' complaints, prompting upset

St John’s officially Fairtrade

College commits to living wage and achieves Fairtrade status.

Birmingham University Injunction

Birmingham University obtains injunction against protesting students

Corpus Christi cans OxStu

Corpus passes a motion to unsubscribe from the Oxford Student, following articles involving their members

Oddbins to close

A popular central Oxford drinks shop is set to close in the coming months

Club night re-Shuffle

New club night company, set up to rival Varsity Events, has taken control of Lava Ignite and Wahoo.

St Peter’s professor found dead

Staff and students pay tribute to respected Physics professor as police investigate suspected murder

22% of Oxford children in poverty

Startling statistics reveal differences in levels of child poverty around Oxford

Party Patrol

An Oxford City Councillor has proposed a scheme to control noise levels

Stephen Hawking celebrates 70th

One of Britain's finest scientists celebrates a birthday milestone against the odds and takes the opportunity to reflect on his time studying at Oxford.

Oxford researchers discover Hasselhoff crab

Teams led by Oxford University and Southampton have discovered a lost world of previously unknown creatures living miles under the Southern Ocean.

Oxford Professor of Poetry knighted

Geoffrey Hill, Oxford's Professor of Poetry and eminent literary critic, receives a knighthood in New Year's Honours List

Crewdating guide tells freshers how to achieve ‘success’

Rugby team employs guide to maximise their chances on crewdates

Church history tutor knighted

Oxford Professor's outstanding contribution to Church History recognised in the New Year's Honours List

Breakthrough in Oxford malaria research

Team of researchers at Oxford University develop new malaria vaccine, which is labelled 'very exciting.'

Bod’s book switch completed on schedule

The seven millionth book has been transferred to Swindon, as part of the Bod's continuing redevelopment

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