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Oxford Reform Society registers for Michaelmas

The University of Oxford has a Reform UK society for the first time, after registering with the Proctors.  After a six-month wait to approve their application, the political society announced...
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Finance workers strike at Oxford University Press

Finance workers are on strike at Oxford University Press (OUP) over plans to offshore jobs to India, with trade union officials warning that “before long this great British institution will exist in the UK in name only."
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Oxford academics sign open letter opposing Nathan Cofnas’ suspension

Cofnas, a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University, Belgium, and self-described “race realist”, was responsible for publicising allegations that the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday had plagiarised his doctoral thesis.
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Over 500 sign open letter urging Oxford to resist “transphobic” EHRC code

Oxford University LGBTQ+ Society (OULGBTQ) has urged the University of Oxford’s Vice Chancellor and the wider Oxford community “not to passively accept transphobia,” in an open letter signed by over 500 students and staff.
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Student groups unite to tackle homelessness in Oxford

The Oxford Student Social Action Coalition (OSSAC), a merger between several student homelessness organisations, has been launched. The new organisation will co-ordinate the activities...

Hague speaks at Oxford Politics Society

Chancellor Lord William Hague addressed students at a keynote event hosted by the Oxford Politics Society last Thursday, warning of a “new chapter in the history of the world”.

Magdalen Fellow wins 2025 Banipal Prize for Arabic translation

Professor Marilyn Booth, a Magdalen College Emeritus Fellow, has won the 2025 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic literary translation for her translation of...

Oxford University did not suspend professor investigated for rape

He remains in his positions at the University of Oxford despite the accusations, which were made by a female academic.

Quantum mechanical process in proteins developed by researchers from the Department of Engineering Science

A study led by the Department of Engineering Science has shown, for the first time, that it is possible to engineer a quantum mechanical...

Former Odeon to be demolished and redeveloped as an aparthotel

The former Odeon cinema on Gloucester Green is set to be demolished by Oxford City Council this summer. The cinema was closed at the...

Prime Video releases trailer and premiere date for ‘Young Sherlock’

Prime Video recently released the teaser trailer and premiere date for Young Sherlock, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin – best known for his role in...

Reuters Institute report highlights growing AI impact on global journalism

"The annual Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions report finds that fewer than four in ten senior news executives are confident about journalism’s prospects this year."

New study finds weight gain can be rapid once injections stop

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Oxford congestion charge records 31,000 fines within two months

Oxfordshire County Council has issued 31,588 fines to motorists who failed to pay Oxford’s temporary congestion charge as of January 7th.

Oxford University Press issues apology for book published 20 years ago

The Indian division of Oxford University Press (OUP) has apologised for statements made in the book Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India.

Oxford NHS Trust pays out over £750,000 following radiology mistakes

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has paid out £756,581 in compensation since 2020 following errors linked to radiology services, newly released figures from the Medical Negligence Assist Solicitors show.

New study co-led by Oxford shows global aviation emissions could be halved by maximising efficiency

A new study co-led by the University of Oxford has found that aviation emissions could be significantly reduced through efficiency measures.

Oxford University Catholic chaplain removed after student sexual abuse complaint

A Cherwell investigation revealed that Jesuits in Britain, who appointed Father Howard, misrepresented the complaint made by the student.

Wellington Square redevelopment plans submitted

"Plans have been submitted by Oxford University Development to include new graduate accommodation and teaching and retail spaces at Wellington Square."

Four Oxford researchers honoured at Royal Astronomical Society awards

Four researchers from the University of Oxford have been honoured in the Royal Astronomical Society’s (RAS) 2026 Awards. Professor Suzanne Aigrain, Dr Deaglan Bartlett,...

Green Party becomes joint second largest on City Council

The Green Party became the joint second largest party on the Oxford City Council after independent councillor, Edward Mundy, joined the party.

The opaque charity funding new St Anne’s scholarship

Cherwell has conducted an investigation into the charity which jointly administers the Tikvah scholarship with St Anne's College. The income of the charity, Leg-Up...

Bodleian Libraries Catalysts portrait series unveiled

The Bodleian Libraries and the British Journal of Photography (BJP) unveiled a new photographic portrait series, entitled ‘Catalysts’, last month. The series is made...

Oxford University announces AI research partnership with UBS

Oxford University has announced the creation of the Oxford-UBS Centre for Applied AI, a research partnership between Swiss wealth manager UBS, Oxford’s Saïd Business...
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