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Oxford colleges take Aviva to High Court in COVID-19 insurance case

Twenty-nine Oxford colleges have launched High Court proceedings against insurance firm Aviva. The case, which was filed last month, concerns Aviva’s alleged breach of contract through failing to pay...

Oxford Union sued for editing Susan Abulhawa’s speech

The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) has filed a discrimination claim against the Oxford...

Protests outside Oxford asylum hotel as campaigners call for unity and compassion

Around 50 protesters from Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) and other local groups gathered...

Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a...

St Hilda’s says no to Potter motion

St Hilda's says no to Potter motion

Plane crash kills two

A light aircraft taking off from Oxford airport crashed close to Bladon at 2pm on Friday 15th of January.

OUSU in financial meltdown

Students' Union predicts £66K deficit for 2010/11

Plans for University to bail out OUSU

Baskerville has revealed his proposals to end affiliation fees.

Sledging Police cautioned

Thames Valley Police used shields as sledges.

Oxford’s elite: privately educated

Cherwell investigation finds that top positions are still dominated by privately educated students.

Union denies OxHub Free Rooms

Union votes not to renew agreement to allow OxHub to use rooms free of charge.

St Anne’s students catch intruder

Police have praised plucky undergrads for help in halting break-in.

Sleeping-bag queues for Jericho houses

North Oxford Property Services criticised for allocation system.

Ex-Oxford Professor appointed to the ACMD

Advisory council to be chaired by former Oxford pharmacologist

Peter’s rent strike over fire safety find

Peter's students delay payment of rent until college responds to concerns over fire safety.

Mephedrone: Oxford student drug use revealed

Cherwell investigation reveals students' use of drug as "study aid".

Oxford’s clubbing monopoly criticised

Critics claim that the OUSU-backed merger of two events promotion companies has limited the choices of Oxford students.

Funding cuts threaten homeless centre

Council report recommends funding cuts to homeless centres in the city.

Khan visits the Oxford Union

Imran Khan, a leading political figure in Pakistan, spoke at the Union this Tuesday.

Baroness Greenfield sacked

Oxford professor Susan Greenfield was controversially removed from her post as director of the Royal Institute.

Fat bums beat fat tums

Oxford research has revealed that fat around your bum and thigh protects against heart disease and diabetes.

Oriel goes carbon neutral

Oriel is the first Oxford college attempting to become carbon neutral.

Berlin Philharmonic visits Oxford

Berlin Philharmonic set to visit Oxford in May.

St Catz porter resigns claiming discrimination

A senior member of staff has been accused of Islamophobia.

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