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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...

Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a...

SU launches new community fund for society events

The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support...

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...

Oxford to join nationwide boycott of nightclubs in protest over spiking

Oxford is joining a number of universities across the UK in having a ‘Girls Night In’,  in which students of all genders are encouraged to boycott nightclubs. The Oxford protest is due to take place on Wednesday the 27th of October, with other universities staging protests from the 25th of October to the 3rd of November.

University Race Equality Task Force proposes action for equality, diversity, and inclusion

"The University Race Equality Task Force has proposed a full-time senior equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) leadership role be created , as well as a joint University-college committee for EDI matters. The Task Force also proposed the launch of a communications strategy focussed on anti-racism"

Play about elitist Balliol society to launch in London

“The play focuses on the feud between members of the Annandale Society, and the less privileged members of the College whom they victimised."

Oxford “committed” to holding in-person graduations for all eligible students

"A University spokesperson has told Cherwell that the University of Oxford is 'committed' to holding degree ceremonies for all students who may have missed out on theirs due to the pandemic."

Oxford professor says government development plans for Ox-Cam arc will “destroy Cambridge”

"The government-proposed development of the ‘Ox-Cam arc’ has been met with criticism from activists. An Oxford University professor of ecology, David Rogers, said that the plans have the potential 'to destroy Cambridge'."

Computer Science at Oxford ranked top in the world

"The University of Oxford’s Computer Science department has been ranked top in the world for the fourth year running."

Reuben Foundation increases donations to new Reuben College

Since the establishment of the programme in 2012, it has provided financial support to hundreds of undergraduate students each year, with a further 132 scholars joining Oxbridge in Autumn 2021. The growth of this programme means that 400 Reuben scholars will be studying at Oxford by 2023-24; approximately 70 new scholars will be welcomed onto the programme each academic year.

Magdalen could become richest college after selling £160 million stake in Oxford Science Park

The valuation obtained by the Financial Times is a staggering ten times more than what it was worth only five years ago in 2016, a testament to the extraordinary growth of Britain's medical and life science research sector in recent years.

Oxford Half Marathon returns this weekend

Last year, the event had to be cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hertford to build new sustainable graduate centre

Hertford College has announced plans for a new graduate centre, with a specifically environmentally sustainable design in mind.

Academics split over Rhodes ‘Retain and Explain’ plaque

The plaque acknowledges the criticism that Rhodes has attracted “in his day and ever since”. This criticism is ongoing with Oxford professors amongst some calling for Rhodes’ removal from Oxford’s High Street. 

Boat Race to return to River Thames in 2022

"The Boat Race will return to London this year, taking place on the traditional Championship Course on Sunday 3rd April 2022."

Oxford Union votes ‘no confidence’ in HM Government

The Oxford Union voted overwhelmingly in support of a motion of no confidence in Her Majesty’s Government. The motion passed with 228 votes in favour and 95 against.

PPE finalists sign open letter calling for all finals to be open-book

Economics finals will be held in an open-book online format, while politics and philosophy are set to be sat in-person. The signatories say that this discrepancy will disadvantage them, since finalists who matriculated in 2019 will never have sat an in-person exam during their time at Oxford University.

LGBTQ+ ‘Glitterball’ releases tickets

"Glitterball, Oxford’s ball specifically for the LGBTQ+ Community and Allies, will be releasing general tickets on Monday, October 11th."

Bodleian celebrates 400 Years of the Oxford Botanical Garden

Anniversary celebrations are continuing throughout the 24th of October in the form of an exhibition entitled ‘Roots to Seeds’.

Oxford housing charity Edge Housing holds 10-year anniversary event

"Edge Housing is preparing to open their tenth house for rough sleepers."

Pandemic sees rise in suspected exam cheating and collusion cases

University of Oxford investigated 27 cases of suspected cheating in the academic year 2020/21, Cherwell can reveal. Of the 27 suspected cases, only one case was upheld. 

Historic Oxford pub to reopen

The pub was originally forced to close after being unable to breakeven in the summer of 2020 after the first lockdown.

The Varsity Trip to take place in Val Thorens

"The organisers of the historic Varsity Trip have announced that this year’s trip will take place in Val Thorens, located in Les Trois Vallées resort in the south of France."

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