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.

Heart surgery suspended at JR

John Radcliffe Hospital has suspended paediatric cardiac surgery.

24% vote to RON in OUSU by-election

40 people vote to RON Beth Evans.

New College cat comes home

Otis returns to his sofa

‘Sheriff of Magdalen’ appointed

Role will involve tracking 'John the Porter'

Nowt so queer as Brasenose

New role for LGBT representative in college after students accused of removing "queer" history posters

Analysis: Self-rustication

A self-rusticated student explains why it's time for Oxford to look at the way it deals with rustication

When it gets too much: a year out

With 680 students suspending their studies a year, a Cherwell investigation shows inconsistent levels of support across colleges

OUSU passes motion on paid internships

JCR Presidents back paid intern campaign.

OCA: Now we care and share

Conservative Association launch social mobility policy at Private Members' Club in Mayfair

Street pastors help Oxford

Oxford is to see the introduction of a 'Street Pastor' scheme later this year.

Alco on call for 24-hour drinking

A new home delivery service, offering alcohol, cigarettes and condoms is set to begin trading.

Saucy Somerville demands striptease

JCR President John McElroy was mandated to perform a striptease.

Analysis: violence

Josh Rhodes argues that Oxford's violence is the result of lack of thought

New College network open to hackers

'Insecure’ booking system taken offline

Cardinal cock-up

Calls to paramedics, an insufficient number of security officers and overcrowding caused chaos at Cardinals' Cocktails.

St John’s told: "Grow Up"

Future of SJC Guest Dinners threatened.

Trinity fish murdered

Fish-pond poisoned with detergent by Balliol college students.

Brasenose college repeatedly trashed

Break-in at Frewin Court Annexe causes alarm.

University press officer dies in an accident

Carbon monoxide poisoning is believed to be the cause of death.

Poetry’s poisoned chalice

Nominations open for this year's Professorship

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