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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 deep sense of relief and hope” after the UK Government announced plans to approve visas...

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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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Lindsay Skoll announced as new Jesus Principal

Jesus College have announced that British diplomat Lindsay Skoll will take up the role...

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EXCLUSIVE: Sensitive alumni data made available in Pembroke College telethon leak

Sensitive data about some of Pembroke College’s alumni from the 2021 telethon was made available to current Oxford University SSO users in a data...

Return of the silver screens: Oxford indoor cinemas to reopen starting today

"The vast majority of Oxford cinemas are planning to reopen today, Monday 17th May, after going dark for months since the last national lockdown began in December."

Broad Street protesters demand a “People’s Vaccine”

The demonstration was part of a “global day of action” organised by the People’s Vaccine Alliance, a “coalition of organisations and activists” who are calling for pharmaceutical companies to share information about how to produce COVID-19 vaccines with laboratories around the world.

The Ashmolean reopens with new exhibition: ‘Pre-Raphaelites: Drawings and Watercolours’

"The Ashmolean will reopen to the public on 17th May 2021 with a new temporary exhibition, ‘Pre-Raphaelites: Drawings and Watercolours’, opening the following day."

OULC elects new Co-Chairs after failure to resolve internal dispute

Laura Ennis and Danial Hussain have been elected as the new Co-Chairs of Oxford University Labour Club after the previous Co-Chairs stepped down following...

High levels of E.coli detected in Port Meadow swimming spot

As the weather warms, lockdown restrictions begin to lift, and students return to Oxford for Trinity Term, outdoor activities, including wild swimming, are on...

University releases updated guidance for students in light of May 17th changes

Oxford University has updated their arrangements for students after 17 May, following this week’s Government announcement. Updated guidance for in-person teaching, returning to Oxford and...

Union Beer Garden to close at the end of this week

"The Oxford Union’s popular beer garden will be open for the last time this Saturday, Cherwell can reveal. The garden was opened at the start of Week 0, and hosted a range of events, including a jazz night, poetry night, and Thursday night £2.50 cocktails."

Oxford University state school admission intake reaches record high of 68.6%

"The report sheds light on a multitude of aspects of the admissions process, including breakdowns of college and subject by factors such as the proportion of state school students, BME students, and regional statistics from the UK."

Government funds Oxford-researched Early Language Programme in 6,500 primary schools

"According to the National Literacy Trust, 16.4% of UK adults (7.1 million people) are functionally illiterate, which has been strongly linked to reduced economic, physical and personal wellbeing. Problems start early, with one in five 11-year-olds unable to read well."

In-Person Fundraiser held by Oxford Students for COVID Relief in India

"Last Sunday afternoon, Indian students gathered at Bonn Square to raise funds for the Oxbridge Student Action for COVID Relief in India. After three hours the fundraiser raised £580 in cash donations and £1000 through online donations."

OxMatch criticised for ‘homophobic’ question

OxMatch has received criticism for a ‘homophobic’ question used in its matchmaking form. The form asked users to rate on a scale of one...

Protesters act as ‘human bollards’ on Oriel Square

The Oxford Pedestrians Association (OXPA) has recently carried out a protest on Oxford’s Oriel Square to highlight the lack of operational bollards in the...

‘Perfect antidote’ against perfectionism: New Round of Social Enterprise Awards launched at Oxford Hub

Oxford Hub, a local social action charity, is actively seeking applications for the newest round of its biannual Social Enterprise Awards. All Oxford University...

Light Ahead – Ashmolean celebrates communities and faiths of Oxfordshire

"One World, a five-month virtual festival hosted by the Ashmolean and celebrating the diversity of faiths and communities in Oxfordshire, concluded on 11th April, with a series of videos streamed online entitled ‘Light Ahead’."

Microsoft Power Apps popular in Oxford

The University is now one of the biggest users of ‘Power Apps’ in the UK. The apps, designed by Microsoft, can be crafted into...

Student societies’ links to BP revealed

Following on from the recent report published by the Oxford Climate Justice Campaign uncovering the links between Oxford and the fossil fuel industry, Cherwell...

Antibiotic resistance driven by host immunity and rapid evolution

The study reports that rapid bacterial evolution interacts with the host's immunity to shape both the rise, and fall, of resistance during infection.

Merton College funds housing project 60 miles away from Oxford

In a joint venture with St Modwen Properties, Merton College is planning to create up to 1,250 homes and over 80,000 metres of logistics...

Oxford launches study to understand sexual harassment and violence at the University

Every student currently enrolled at the University will receive a confidential and anonymous survey and consent form on May 11th. The results will be used to "build academic understanding" of sexual harassment and violence at the University, and inform their policies and support services in the future.

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Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

SU launches new community fund for society events

SU Sabbatical Officers urge Government to “remove the barriers” to Gazan students reaching the UK

Lindsay Skoll announced as new Jesus Principal

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