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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.

OxWIB apologises for event “dictated” by external group

The Oxford Women In Business society (OxWIB) has issued a statement after hosting a “Women in Media” event, which included an interview between The...

Oxford’s Coronation connection

Oxford University Press will be playing a role in the King’s Coronation today, having produced the Coronation Bible which will be used by King...

Malala Yousafzai awarded honorary fellowship at Linacre College

Malala Yousafzi, Oxford Alumni, has been awarded an honorary fellowship from Linacre College for emphasising the 'power of education'.

Ukraine’s population displacement mapped using social media

Researchers in Oxford have been able to map the population displacement in Ukraine using social media activity.

Magdalen’s deer-lemma: one deer still missing

Three Magdalen College deer escaped from the college’s deer park last week, due to a malfunctioning gate. Whilst two of them have since returned...

Emma Watson to begin Masters studies in Oxford this autumn

Actress, creative director, and entrepreneur Emma Watson is due to return to Oxford University in September 2023 to undertake a master’s in Creative Writing.

Students shoot first feature film in 40 years

Breakwater Pictures Ltd., the limited company which grew out of the student production company Nocturne Productions, finished the shoot of their namesake feature film...

“Sewage scum” and “nasty infections”: Students plagued by deteriorating river quality

From the cancellation of regattas to health advisories against swimming due to sewage dumps, the once pristine rivers of Oxford are now increasingly unsafe....

Entrepreneur funds new scholarships for Black British postgraduates

Valerie Moran, a Zimbabwean fintech entrepreneur, announced that she will help fund Oxford’s Black Academic Futures programme.

Oxford students attend London XR protest

Oxford students joined thousands of climate protestors by gathering outside the Houses of Parliament last weekend to demand the Government cease all new fossil...

Oxford City Council announces new plans for housing those in need

Oxford City Council is adapting its response to housing those in need. Whilst the annual closure of the city’s emergency winter shelter is expected...

Teachers on strike march through Oxford

Teachers on strike took to Oxford’s streets on Thursday afternoon with drums, whistles and placards in hand. This National Education Union (NEU) strike-day was the...

Astrophoria Foundation Year makes first offers

First offers have been made for Oxford’s Astrophoria Foundation Year, aimed at students who have experienced educational setbacks.

VNI: Oxford’s unique and costly inflation index

The Van Noorden Index, Oxford’s unique inflation index which is often used to inform annual college rent increases, is consistently higher than standard national...

Cherwell’s Official BNOC List 2023

1. Daniel Dipper 3rd Year, MagdalenDan is best known as a DJ and social mobility campaigner; when he’s not behind the decks, he’ll either be...

Oxford online museum project aims to improve mental health

Oxford researchers are leading an "online museum" project, ORIGN, to improve mental health for 16-24 year olds.

Oxford Professors unfairly dismissed for their age, tribunal finds

A tribunal in March ruled that four professors were unfairly dismissed by the University on the grounds of their age. As it stands, the policy...

Oxford professor’s principles recommended for Canadian police reform

An Oxford professor’s policing principles have recently been recommended as a model for reform by Canada’s Mass Casualty Commission’s final report following a public...

Oxford moves towards digital admissions testing

Oxford’s unique admissions tests may be moving online as the University switches providers. Long-time partner Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing (CAAT) has announced its decision to...

Magdalen College sparks controversy with Eid dinner on St George’s Day

Magdalen College’s announcement of an Eid dinner on April 23 has sparked controversy, with multiple news outlets, including The Telegraph, claiming that the college...

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