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Why the SU failed (and how we’ll fix it)
"Now, just over a year after my election, the SU has announced its Transformation Plan, which has two simple aims: to resolve the systemic issues and unleash the SU’s potential."
Exclusive: Nancy Pelosi, Jose Mourinho and Patrick J. Adams to speak at Oxford Union
"Cherwell can exclusively reveal details of the Oxford Union’s Trinity term 2024 term card. Speakers include 52nd Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, football manager Jose Mourinho and actor Patrick J. Adams. "
Landlords will close ATIK Oxford in June
Cherwell can confirm that ATIK Oxford is set to close down at the end...
Oxford academics call for an end to anonymous university donations
Eight Oxford academics were among more than 120 academics, campaigners, politicians and journalists who...
Leaked email reveals active politicians will not be considered for Oxford chancellorship
"An email leaked to The Telegraph, sent to Oxford academics by University registrar Gillian Aitken, stated that “members of legislatures or those active in politics” will be blocked from becoming the next chancellor. Until now Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Imran Khan were considered popular contenders for the role, which has also previously been occupied by Oliver Cromwell and Harold Macmillan."
UCAS data reveals Oxbridge to have fewest applicants among UK Russell Group
The publication of UCAS’s 2023 end-of-cycle data showed that Oxford and Cambridge are the least popular among the UK’s 24 Russell Group universities.
Cambridge had...
University Chancellor Lord Patten announces retirement
University of Oxford Chancellor Lord Christopher Patten has publicly announced his wish to retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, ending his...
It’s not whether you rusticate, it’s where: Suspension of studies at Oxford
Oxford has one of the lowest drop-out rates in the country, with around 0.9% of admissions not completing a degree, much lower than the UK average of 5.3%. Absent from the University’s “facts and figures” section is the number of students each year who suspend their study – or “rusticate” as it’s more commonly known.
SU Town Hall: meet the presidential candidates
Elections for Student Union president open Monday to Thursday of 4th Week. Candidates include SU veterans and outsiders with a radically different vision for...
Oxford Council approves plan to expand cycle paths
In response to traffic and safety concerns, Oxford City and County Councils have passed a scheme to improve cycling infrastructure in Oxford and the...
Oxford Union has no confidence in the United Nations
On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted in favour of the motion “This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.” The final count had 148 members voting for the motion and 90 members voting against.
ATIK Oxford won’t be closing despite rumours
Following speculations by many students regarding the future of nightclub ATIK’s operations, Cherwell contacted the parent company, Rekom UK, for comment. A spokesperson for...
Oxford begins human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus
The first in-human clinical trial of a vaccine against the deadly Nipah virus has been launched by Oxford.
New mental health hospital planned for Warneford Park
Plans to build a new mental health hospital in Warneford Park, at the site of the existing hospital, are progressing after partners signed documentation agreeing on redevelopment plans.
Oxford research finds financial sector unprepared for climate lawsuits
Research by the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme (SLP) found that investors and regulators have seriously overlooked the risk of potential climate lawsuits.
Oxfordshire County’s funding gap grows from £9.1 million to £11.2 million
Following the central government’s annual allocation of funding to local councils, Oxfordshire’s projected £9.1 million budget shortfall has grown to £11.2 million for the 2024/25 financial year after the county did not receive as much grant support funding as expected.
Oxford researchers unearth evolutionary origins of multiple sclerosis in ancient DNA
An Oxford team led the research, published in Nature on January 10, that uncovered the origins of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Oxford University receives millions of pounds from arms companies
An openDemocracy investigation has found that over the past five years, UK universities received over £100 million in donations, funding, and sponsorships from arms companies. According to the investigation, Oxford University has taken approximately £17 million, with the lion’s share of this money from Rolls Royce.
Green Templeton College demolition plans draw criticism
At a meeting of Oxford City Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday 23 January, Green Templeton College was granted approval to demolish its Richard Doll building in order to build new and environmentally friendly student accommodation for 51 graduate students. This approval was granted despite objections from the Oxford Architectural and History Society and the Thames Valley Police.
