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Sheldonian Series hosts final discussion of academic year

Oxford University brought its Sheldonian Series to a close for the academic year with a panel discussion on the nature of “truth”, featuring Mitali Mukherjee, Professor Kimberly Johnson, and...

‘Oxford DIY Pride’ to stage separate Pride event

A new organisation has been set up as an alternative to the official Oxford...

Concerns over University plans to halt funding for admissions tests

Plans by the University of Oxford to stop subsidising admissions test fees have been...

Construction set to commence for new £190m science park

Construction firm Bowmer + Kirkland secured the contract last week to build Fabrica, Oxford’s...

Striking cross-college inequalities

Some colleges are earning over ten times more than others, and this it is affecting the student experience.

Uni launches discipline review

A University-wide review is being launched into college appeals and complaint procedures for students.

Interview: Dr. Toby Ord

Cherwell talks to the academic promising £1m of his future earnings to charity.

Academics fearful of "brain drain" call for fee hike

Academics argue that tuition fee hike is needed to prevent intellectual exodus.

Oxford sleeps out for homelessness charities

Students join other Oxford residents sleeping outside all night to raise money for homelessness charities.

Oxford academic to lead religious panel

An Oxford academic is leading a controversial religious advisory body.

Oxonian on mission to Antarctica

Linacre student on expedition to Antarctica.

Oxford academics urge climate cost redistribution

Oxford academics urge rich countries to pay for low carbon technology in the developing world.

Faulty fire alarm fury

Students complain after colleges fail to deal with fire alarms.

Chch censors veto naked calendar pictures

Naked calendar pictures ruled inappropriate by Christ Church censors.

£19m redevelopment plans for Iffley sports centre

University reveals plans for new sports facilities.

Party leaders descend on Oxford

David Cameron, Conservative Party leader and an alumnus of Brasenose, addressed students of the college last Saturday.

SLC bosses get £2m in bonuses

The bosses of the Student Loans Company (SLC) have received £2million in bonuses at the time when as many as 70,000 students are still without receipt of their student loan.

Westgate Centre development delayed

The plans for a redeveloped Westgate Shopping Centre will not be completed until 2014 at the earliest, Oxford City Council has revealed this week.

Yale wins Oxford’s IV debating competition

Last weekend saw Oxford swarmed, once again, by debaters for the annual Oxford IV competition.

Sassoon scripts accessible online

Manuscripts of war poets available online

Oxford elects new Pro-Vice Chancellor

University appoints Dr. Sally Mapstone as Pro-VC

Catholic Deacon visits Oxford

Oriel College receives a visit from prominent priest

OUSU candidates fined again

A breach of election rules has led Jake Leeper's slate to lose 10% of its publicity budget.

Oxford academic promises £1m to charity

A post-doctoral research fellow in Ethics has pledged £1m in future earnings.