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New rail service to link Oxford and Cowley

A new campaign group has been established aiming to restore a passenger rail service from central Oxford to Cowley. The Cowley Branch Line has been closed for passengers since 1963...

Oxford scientists receive £1 million for motor neurone disease research

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation announced the launch of a multimillion-pound Discovery Network on 31...

Exclusive: Nayib Bukele, Harry and Jamie Redknapp, John Legend, Mary Robinson, and Javed Akhtar to speak at Oxford Union

Cherwell can exclusively reveal that President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, footballing duo Harry...

New medieval manuscripts to be digitised by Jesus College

Jesus College has announced plans to release a digital version of Jesus College MS...

Hertford College commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030

Hertford College has announced that they will be setting a new aim to reach net-zero emissions and net biodiversity gain by 2030 as “a...

Jesus College announces Michael Sheen Bursary for Welsh students

Jesus College has announced a new bursary scheme that will provide financial support for Welsh students. The bursary has been developed with actor and...

OCJC report claims that the University’s ties to fossil fuel companies aid industry greenwashing

The Oxford Climate Justice Campaign has released a report outlining the University of Oxford’s links to the fossil fuel industry, arguing that “Oxford must...

Tingewick launch raffle to fund Oxford Hospitals charity and Calon Hearts charity

"Prizes included in the latest raffle hopes to promote local businesses, with prizes including a bag of coffee beans from The Missing Bean and Jericho Coffee Traders, a pair of tickets for an event at The Bullingdon and an £849 touring bike donated by Cycloanalysts."

How to register to vote in the local elections before the 19th April deadline

"On 6 May, local elections will be taking place across the UK. ... The deadline for registration is Sunday 19 April."

Protestors gather in support of traveller communities in Oxford city centre

A protest was held in Oxford City Centre on International Romani Day, on the 8th of April, to highlight the impact of the Police,...

BREAKING: University releases new guidance for returns

The University has sent out updated guidance to its students in light of the announcement that students on non-practical courses that were not already...

Students speak out against new government guidance for universities

On Tuesday, the government confirmed that students on non-practical courses and those not included under current exemptions would not be allowed to return to...

PresCom ask that colleges allow standardised self-certification to return

"As adults from a variety of backgrounds who have all faced different experiences of the pandemic, students themselves are at best placed to decide if returning is the most appropriate option for them...As representatives of our JCRs, we know of circumstances where students have not wanted to disclose particularly sensitive information (despite the confidentiality of the process) which created a barrier preventing some students who nonetheless need to return for the sake of their wellbeing."

University begins regular asymptomatic testing

"The University of Oxford has announced that it will begin regular asymptomatic testing for students and on-site staff from the 12th of April. Students that are able to return to Oxford for Trinity term will be expected to take two Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests which will be available from their college upon arrival."

BREAKING: Government confirms that students cannot return until 17th May

The UK government has officially confirmed that students not permitted to return under previous guidance will not be allowed to return until the 17th...

BREAKING: Closure of Oxford Fever confirmed

"The announcements of both Fever and Cirkus shutting their doors, follow the recent closures of other music and club venues across the city."

Oxford University Music Faculty responds to media coverage

The Music Faculty offered an explanation to students about curriculum reforms on 6 April 2021, following media coverage in The Telegraph and Daily Mail....

Oxford Green Party launch manifesto for local elections

"The party aims to provide affordable quality homes, introduce sustainable solutions for transport, rebuild the economy after the pandemic, and tackle the root causes of health inequalities in order to ‘level-up’ health across the city."

Oxford JCRs launch campaign for the return of students

Nadia Hassan, President of the Trinity College JCR, started the petition to bring attention to the frustrations felt by many students. She told Cherwell: "Considering the anger and upset that many students are feeling across I thought it would be the best way of uniting students under one cause and getting the national student voice heard".

Oxford SU responds to the uncertainty over Trinity returns

The sabbatical officers at Oxford SU have released an official response to the uncertainty over Trinity returns for students. This comes after a range...

Oxford students respond to uncertainty over university return

"Students at the University of Oxford have responded to the lack of certainty about the return of those on on-practical courses. This followed updated guidance from the university, which suggested that a decision will not be made until after the Easter holidays."

Oxford businesses ready to reopen today: Westgate, Gloucester Green Market and more

"Non-essential retail, personal care, leisure centres and outdoor hospitality venues are allowed to reopen on Monday 12th April, according to government guidance."

In pictures: Extinction Rebellion Oxford stages protest outside Barclays bank

“As a low income student, I'm not ready to just lay down and die. Minority communities are going to be the hardest hit by the climate crisis. And that's my friend, that's my neighbour. They’re not millionaires and neither am I so of course I’ll help them.”

BREAKING: University claims information on in-person teaching delayed until after Easter holidays

The University of Oxford has updated its guidance to suggest that information on in-person teaching will be delayed until after the Easter holidays at...