Tuesday 12th 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.
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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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New kebab vendor in town centre

A kebab shop is due to open near Lava Ignite this month

Balliol student in Henry IV

Henry Faber will play Prince John of Lancaster in the feature-length BBC2 adaptation

Student loans for post-grads

Oxford Vice Chancellor applauds suggestion of government loans for graduate students

Fire in Christ Church

Students and staff forced to evacuate and one staircase left temporarily uninhabitable

The Lodge strip club reopening

'Gentlemen's Club' to open in November with a licence for full nudity and lap-dancing

Mixed response to Jack Wills deal

Jack Wills to kit out Oxbridge Varsity Rugby

Keble History book finally finished

Chapter closed as a history book 61 years in the making is published

Brasenose Ball loss fiasco continues

Emergency motion passed by the JCR to pay £4000 towards losses

Sexual assault in Cowley

One woman attacked in Rose Hill and another groped in Bravissimo

Break in at Hugh’s

Two laptops, a watch, a phone and a pencil sharpener amongst the stolen possessions

OUSU back Muslim prayer room

OUSU unanimously passes motion to give support to the general idea of having a prayer room for Muslims

Oxford climbs Times rankings

Latest figures show that Oxford is the world’s 4th best university, with Cambridge in 6th position

Hugh’s in booze walkout

St Hugh's JCR vote unanimously to boycott formal hall in protest at new alcohol restrictions

Varsity Trip sold out in record time

3,200 places sold in less than six hours on biggest university ski trip to date

Union angered by Hitler parody

Youtube video of 'Downfall' contained subtitles parodying Union members

Keble’s Big Fat Gypsy spat

Controversy over Keble Bop theme which Entz Officers describe as 'a celebration of cultural diversity'

Oxford Internet Institute creates zombie awareness map

Zombie-related internet activity surveyed across the world

AQA proposes to rank pupils by school

Exam results could be adjusted according to overall school performance

Corpus computer removed after porn found

The JCR computer has been removed for cleaning

Alcohol could be restricted at Hugh’s formal hall

The College wishes to avoid issues of excessive drinking
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