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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 yesterday outside a Holiday Inn Express near the Kassam Stadium to oppose a smaller anti-immigration...
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Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a...
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SU launches new community fund for society events

The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support...
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SU Sabbatical Officers urge Government to “remove the barriers” to Gazan students reaching the UK

Sabbatical Officers at the Oxford University Student Union (SU) have signed an open letter...
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Oxford research: changes to history teaching to address diversity

The report – which surveyed 316 teachers from a variety of different English schools – states that “the most important reasons cited for making changes to the curriculum were a sense of social justice, to better represent the nature of history and the stimulus of recent events.”

VegSoc ‘Two Day A Week Campaign’ to reduce meat-consumption at all colleges

"Oxford Vegan and Vegetarian Society (VegSoc) are launching a new 'Two Day A Week Campaign'. This would involve Oxford all colleges serving two hall meals a week completely meatfree." 

Oxford students gather for anti-spiking demonstrations

"The protest began with a series of speeches on the steps of the Bodleian, followed by a march through the city. The march passed by the popular nightclubs ATIK and Bridge, although both were shut."

Oxford Union votes not to look to the US for leadership

The motion came in the wake of controversial American withdrawal from Afghanistan, which raised questions about the US and its role as a global leader. It failed with 124 votes in favour and 166 against.

English Faculty says Professor Andy Orchard not currently undertaking teaching

In response to an open letter from English students in which they outlined their concerns regarding the Al Jazeera report into sexual harassment at Oxford, the Board of the Faculty of English told students that Professor Orchard will not teach students at undergraduate or Masters level.

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston speaks at the Oxford Union

Mr Cranston has had an illustrious acting career, and is best-known for his role as Walter White in the hit television series Breaking Bad. He is also known for his appearances as Hal in Malcolm in the Middle and Dr Tim Whatley in Seinfeld.

History professor at centre of harassment allegations will have no contact with students this year

The History Faculty has announced that Professor Peter Thompson has agreed that he will not have any contact with students this year, after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were widely publicised following an Al Jazeera Investigation.

ATIK nightclub closes in solidarity with nightlife boycott

ATIK has released a statement on instagram saying “after much consideration and after listening to both our staff and our guests, we can confirm we’ve taken the decision to close our student night, Park End, on Wednesday 27th October in solidarity with the nightlife boycott.”

Researchers reveal pandemic’s impact on children’s mental health

A new policy briefing by a team of researchers at King’s College London and Oxford University has revealed the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic of the mental health of children and young people, as well as setting out various steps which can be taken to address this growing crisis. 

Oxford University to survey students’ vaccination status

The survey will be voluntary, and the University will protect the anonymity of students who take part.

The Un-Covered Market: New audio tour of Oxford’s Covered Market launches

The audio tour combines a mixture of sound recordings, poetry snippets, and a series of overheard conversations.

Matt Hancock, Gavin Williamson, and Sir Roger Penrose among speakers at Oxford societies this term

"The Oxford University Conservative Association announced that Matt Hancock and Gavin Williamson will both be speaking this Michaelmas term."

Interviews to be online for second year running

"The University stresses that 'no candidate or their school will be expected to purchase a touchscreen device in order to participate'."

Oxford Brookes plan for new student accommodation rejected again

This is now the second time such an application has been rejected, despite the recommendation of the Council’s planning officers that the Council approve the application. In 2019 a similar plan was rejected unanimously by the council, with concerns raised especially over the height of the new buildings.

Oxford University launches new Oxford Pakistan Programme

Both the British High Commission in Islamabad and the High Commission for Pakistan in London pledged their support to the program, as have many prominent members of the Oxford community.

BREAKING: Allegations of financial and interpersonal misconduct lodged against OUCA President

"Cherwell can reveal that complaints have been lodged against the President of the Oxford University Conservative Association, Kamran Ali, accusing him of financial misconduct and abusive behaviour towards other officers."

Oxford Union announces response to Equality and Access Report

An executive summary of the report, cosigned by the Union President Chengkai Xie, and President-Elect Molly Mantle, was announced in the chamber before a debate on the motion “this house would give up liberty for safety” was held.

Oxford4Nature to hold Alice in Wonderland themed Protest

The Alice in Wonderland theme has been chosen to represent the ‘madness' of not taking action. Each character draws attention to a different issue. Alice herself will symbolise the children whose futures are endangered by the climate crisis.

Little Amal Syrian refugee puppet to visit Oxford

Amal has been welcomed by refugee children with handmade lanterns in Turkey and met the Pope at the Vatican, ​​but points along her journey have also mirrored the hostility and fear frequently thrust upon refugees.

Two Oxford professors named in investigation into sexual harassment and drunken behaviour

Al Jazeera investigations say that two Oxford professors have abused their authority with sexist and drunken conduct, and that relevant University and College institutions were dismissive of the behaviour.
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