Monday 15th June 2026

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Bangladesh July Revolution leaders speak at Oxford Union as protesters clash outside

Protesters clashed outside the Oxford Union this evening during a panel discussion organised by the Oxford Bangla Society on the 2024 Bangladeshi July Revolution, entitled “The Student-Led Uprising and...

Oxford Union election count suspended amid electoral fraud allegations

he Oxford Union’s Trinity Term 2026 election count has been suspended after the Returning Officer identified substantial evidence of interference, before any ballot boxes were opened. 

Mansfield College redevelopment plans approved by Oxford City Council

Oxford City Council unanimously approved Mansfield College’s development plans on Tuesday, 26th May. The project, known as the Estate Transformation Project, will be delivered by architects Feilden Fowles. Mansfield told Cherwell that the development would “provide students and the College with up-to-date facilities they need for generations to come”.

Oxford Union town hall TT26: Meet the candidates 

With polls set to open for Oxford Union elections tomorrow, Friday 12th June, Cherwell spoke to the candidates running to be President in Hilary Term 2027. Milo Donovan and Prajwal Pandey discussed their vision for the society, the challenges facing the Union, and how they would respond to recent controversies surrounding speaker invitations and free speech.

Bod launches apps

The Bodelian Libraries launches the first in a series of smartphone apps alongside a competition giving students the opportunity to name them

Let the trashings begin

The first trashings of finalists are described as tame, as proctors warn of punishments for those who break the rules

How green can you go?

A Cherwell investigation discovers differences in eco-standards between colleges and realises the University's green potential

Anti-Israel motion slammed

Jewish students brand NUS motion as 'undemocratic' and 'anti-Israeli'

Clarissa: My day with Michelle

Clarissa Pabi, star student at EGA, shares her experience of being honoured by First Lady

The claws are out at Catz

St Catz JCR elections for treasurer reset because of electoral malpractice

NUS exposes racism at unis

Oxford students are divided over whether there is still racism at the University, which has recently affirmed its commitment to diversity

Say your prayers for Theology degrees

Plans recommend reforming the Theology degree to include more study of world religions

Sex Survey rates Oxford

Survey ranks Oxford students 32nd most promiscuous in the country

Crackdown on student housing in Oxford

Students condemn proposals to prevent the spread of ‘student ghettos’ in Oxford

Animals rights protests rumble on

Vere Harmsworth Library closed due to animal rights protest on Saturday

Hi Lo owner goes to court

Owner of popular Jamaican eatery charged with attacking a customer

All the President’s men

Cherwell looks closer at Michelle Obama's security entourage

Michelle Obama speaks at Christ Church, Oxford

The First Lady discusses the importance of education, 'believing in yourself' and life in the White House, during a historic visit to Oxford

Road related rage

Locals enraged at university's plans to cut through Green Belt region

Scientist’s cancer test breakthrough

Oxford scientists develop a new test to screen a rare cancer

Corpus tortoises lose to Jesus

The annual Corpus Christi Tortoise Fair raised over £2000 for charity, with the two home competitors losing out to Tilly of Jesus College

US First Lady to visit Oxford

Michelle Obama is to talk to schoolgirls about the value of higher education at Christ Church College

Outrage over students ‘handpicked’ for chalet

Balliol students demand a more transparent selection process for chalet holidays

Dons damn David Willetts

177 dons sign motion of no confidence in the Universities Minister David Willetts

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