Saturday 2nd May 2026

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Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.

Local election manifestos published as student candidates contest key wards

The Labour Party, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats have released their manifestos ahead of the upcoming Oxford City Council elections, as a number of current and recent University of Oxford students contest seats across the city.

Carl Benjamin disinvited from Oxford Union amid backlash from FemSoc and IHH

On Thursday, the Oxford Union held a debate on the motion ‘This House Believes That Being British is a ‘Birthright’, Not a Choice’. Carl Benjamin, who had been scheduled to speak, was disinvited from the event shortly before it took place. 

Students set a challenge for Oxford’s leaders

Students call on the University body to cut carbon emissions.

Local anger at student eateries

Students keep filthy restaurants in business.

Oxymoron banned from Freshers’ Fair

Leaflets made by the student-run publication The Oxymoron were confiscated and banned from Freshers' Fair last week.

Oxford dispel interview myths

Sample questions clear up confusion over interviews.

Swine flu breaks out across the University

Swine flu and freshers' flu make many students bedridden.

Students targeted in violent attacks

Three separate violent attacks occur during Freshers' week.

Private schools dominate top Universities

Report shows Oxford one of few top Universities where state school numbers are up.

‘Tab Totty’ angers Cambridge Women’s Union

Cambridge's new tabloid magazine has been offended feminists.

Garett named Professor of Broadcast Media

The producer who brought 'Hustle' to our screens to lecture in Oxford

Oxford drops PPP

Philosophy, Physiology and Psychology course to be replaced by a Biomedical Sciences course.

Juggling increases your brain power

Oxford scientists study shows increase of 5% in white matter for jugglers.

Campaigners challenge colleges over unethical investments

Anti-arms campaigners graffiti colleges ahead of the socially responsible investment review.

Mertonians hit by rent hike

Merton rents have been upped 12% this year due to a deal struck four years ago

Pakistani students refused visas

Students waiting for UK visas prevented from taking up their places at Oxford.

The outsider: Andrew Hamilton

Cherwell interview new Vice Chancellor, Andrew Hamilton

Oxford slips down the international league table

UCL have overtaken Oxford in Times-QS University rankings

Hood declares Oxford facilities "unfit for purpose"

The ex-Vice-Chancellor has expressed grave concern about University Finances in his outgoing speech

JCR Presidents unite against Queen’s SCR

30 throw support behind Nathan Roberts after his forced resignation for getting a 2:2 in his prelims.

Baskerville has "nothing to hide"

Cherwell talks exlusively to OUSU's new President in his first official interview.

Tories back disgraced Oxford Conservatives

The affiliation comes despite the racism scandal last trinity. The move has provoked outrage among the student population.

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