Tuesday 10th March 2026

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‘Our Feminism Knows No Borders’ protest on International Women’s Day 

Around a hundred protesters gathered at the Clarendon building this afternoon in an International Women’s Day protest entitled “Our Feminism Knows No Borders”. The protest was organised by Oxford...
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Student loan reforms promised following opposition from MPs

Concerns have been voiced among MPs over the state of the student loans system...
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Catherine Xu wins Oxford Union presidency for MT26

Catherine Xu running for the #TRUST slate has been elected Union President for Michaelmas...
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Oxford Union town hall HT26: Meet the candidates

With polls open for the next set of Oxford Union elections on Friday, Cherwell spoke to candidates running to be President in Michaelmas 2026.
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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.

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'."
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