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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 student societies “to create exciting, inclusive events”. Societies can apply for up to £200 in...

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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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Oxford University Press ceases publication of Chinese-owned journal following ethical concerns

Oxford University Press (OUP) will cease the publication of the Forensic Sciences Research (FSR)...

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History of Science Museum reopens

Oxford's History of Science Museum has re-opened, heralded by an Islamic metalwork exhibition. The focus of the display has been themed to highlight the...

Professor Paul Ewart wins age discrimination case against university

The University of Oxford discriminated against professor of physics Paul Ewart on the basis of age, after failing to renew his contract in 2017,...

BREAKING: University reports 208 cases this week

The University’s testing service has confirmed 208 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff for the week 17th-23rd October, with a positivity rate of...

Government blocks Oxford from Tier 2 status

According to Oxford council leaders, plans to place Oxfordshire under Tier 2 COVID-19 restrictions have been “blocked by the government.” This comes after Ansaf...

BREAKING: University reports 197 cases this week

Data from the University's testing service for the week 10th-16th October has confirmed 197 cases of COVID-19 among students and staff. This brings the...

Keble students boycott hall food over rise in prices

Undergraduate students at Keble College have launched a campaign to lower the cost of hall meals. They claim that the price of a standard...

Coalition of societies to work for racial equality in Oxford

Student societies have joined a city-wide Coalition to support the rights of marginalised people in Oxford. The Oxford Coalition of Black Communities and Communities...

Oxford vaccine trials paused in the US

Combined phase II/III trials for a potential vaccine being developed at the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute to protect against COVID-19 may be continuing...

Local stationery shop launches men’s mental health initiative

Scriptum writing shop in Oxford has announced a new mental health initiative. Founder of the store, Azeem Zakria, started the scheme following his own...

Christ Church named one of world’s top 500 destinations

Article originally part of Cherwell News in the print edition. Christ Church is now 314th among the world’s top 500 global destinations, as ranked...

A centenary of full University membership for women at Oxford

Oxford has launched a campaign to recognise the centenary anniversary of women at the University. On the 7th of October 1920, Oxford began giving...

Students frustrated by Bodleian Libraries system

Students returning to Oxford for Michaelmas have found the system put in place over the summer by the Bodleian Libraries increasingly impractical. With library...

College marquees to be set up for dining and more

Oxford University colleges have been setting up marquees to create extra space to support socially distanced meals and activities in preparation for the start...

BREAKING: Students gather in Radcliffe Square for matriculation photos

Students gathered today in Radcliffe Square to take photos after their online Matriculation ceremony. Students in the crowd were often unmasked and in close...

Investigation: Prelims Favour Private School Students

An investigation into the attainment of ex-state school students, which includes both state comprehensive and state grammar, and ex-independent school students at Oxford has...

Univ places second-year accommodation in lockdown

University College have told all students at their accommodation site in North Oxford to stay within their households, from this afternoon. This includes almost...

University testing service reports 61 Covid-19 cases in Freshers’ Week

Oxford University's testing service has confirmed 61 positive tests for Covid-19 in Freshers' Week (3-9 October). This brings the total number of positive tests...

Anti-lockdown protest takes place in Oxford

Anti-lockdown protests took place in Oxford’s Bonn Square at 12pm today, organised by Piers Corbyn’s group Stop New Normal. The event, called the Oxford...

Professors accused of transphobia lead women’s equality programme

The Oxford Martin School has appointed the Professor of Modern History Selina Todd to lead the new programme ‘Women’s Equality and Inequality’. Along with...

‘Crash Map’ reveals Oxford’s most dangerous cycling roads

According to the Crash Map, an online tool for tracking road accidents, there were 111 ‘serious’ pedal-cycle accidents in Oxford between 2015-2019, two of...

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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

Oxford University Press ceases publication of Chinese-owned journal following ethical concerns

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