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Student societies condemn reports of Oxford Union invite to Tommy Robinson

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who self-identifies as Tommy Robinson, has reportedly been invited to speak at the Union's Week 5 debate on Islam.

Oxford University to make changes to consent training modules

The University of Oxford has reported that 38% of new students completed its online consent training in the 2024-25 academic year, according to the latest Student Welfare and Support Services (SWSS) report.

Oxford MP takes Ultimate Picture Palace Campaign to Parliament

The MP for Oxford East, Dame Anneliese Dodds, raised the ongoing campaign to save the Ultimate Picture Palace (UPP) on Jeune Street in parliament last Monday, urging the government to “go further” to protect “community assets like the UPP”.  

Trade unions and students rally in Oxford to mark General Strike centenary

The march commemorated the anniversary of the 1926 General Strike. Those attending included the Oxford and District Trade Union Council, the University and College Union and students, including a group from the Oxford Labour Club.

Police and Crime Commissioner candidates share views on ‘Kill the Bill’

Police and Crime Commissioner candidates for Thames Valley have published their manifestos for elections on 6 May. Cherwell asked them for their views on...

Meet the students running for the Green Party in Oxford

"The interesting thing about the current political landscape is that there is so much unharnessed power and potential of local government to transform our communities and start building an alternative society; one which is much more democratic, socially just, and environmentally just."

Oxford Brookes Union organises Black Students Careers Week

"Oxford Brookes Student Union is currently running a Black Students Careers Week."

Risk of blood clots from COVID-19 seven times higher than from vaccines

'The Head of the Transneural Biology Group at Oxford University, Professor Paul Harrison, said: “We’ve reached two important conclusions. Firstly, COVID-19 markedly increases the risk of CVT, adding to the list of blood clotting problems this infection causes. Secondly, the COVID-19 risk is higher than we see with the current vaccines, even for those under 30; something that should be taken into account when considering the balances between risks and benefits for vaccination”.'

Oxford Union opens courtyard beer garden

"The Beer Garden will play host to social events from pub quizzes to a drag night, and the Union aims to collaborate with societies such as the African and Caribbean Society (ACS) and causes like Pink Week."

Oxford Charity Asylum Welcome fights Home Office’s proposed New Plan for Immigration

"To challenge the Home Office’s proposed New Plan for Immigration, Oxford-based charity Asylum Welcome is providing Zoom consultation sessions, encouraging people to write to MPs, and soliciting ideas for collaborative action against the proposed policy changes."

Oxford political societies respond to online learning until the 17th of May

Oxford University’s political societies have responded to the government’s decision not to resume in person teaching for students until at least the 17th May....

Antigua and Barbuda asks All Souls for reparations

"The proposed reparations would take the form of the creation of a scholarship to the college for “eligible Antiguans and Barbudans”, and donations to the Five Islands (Antigua) campus of the University of the West Indies”.

Colleges announce return policies

Following the government announcement that students on non-practical courses not already exempt will be unable to return to Oxford until the 17th of May,...

Covid-19 fines vary dramatically between colleges

FOI data has shown that colleges have opted for drastically varied approaches to COVID-19 disciplinary processes, with some colleges fining their students figures of...

Oxford University launches new education and enterprise initiative for BAME students

"This fantastic programme will take that work a step further towards supporting and guiding the careers of the innovation leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow."

Oxford study suggests loss of learning as a result of lockdown

A study conducted by researchers at Oxford Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (‘Learning Inequality During the Covid-19 Pandemic’) has revealed that primary school children...

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...

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