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Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Controversial Israeli political philosopher Professor Daniel Statman has been invited to visit Nuffield College for Trinity Term, despite a JCR statement condemning the decision.
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Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Wei Huang have successfully created biologically engineered cells, designed to target antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. 
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Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

At least twelve Oxford colleges were not paying all staff the Oxford Living Wage...
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Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

The Rhodes Trust announced earlier this month that the Rhodes Scholarship’s Global Constituency will be suspended for the 2026-2027 application cycle. 
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Matriculation ceremony cancelled for Michaelmas 2020

In-person matriculation has been cancelled for the 2020-21 academic year, Oxford University has confirmed to students. It will be replaced with a 'Formal Welcome'...

University College’s expansion approved by Oxford City Council

University College’s proposal to build 150 student rooms in Banbury Road has been granted planning permission by Oxford City Council, the college has confirmed. The...

Boswells to be converted into a boutique hotel

The iconic Oxford building that used to house Boswells department store is to be transformed into a new hotel and restaurant. The family-run department...

Air pollution rises in Oxford for the first time since 2011

Oxford has seen its first increase in air pollution levels since 2011, according to a report published by Oxford City Council. The report attributes...

Oxford and Royal Horticultural Society pair up to make plant data more accessible

The University of Oxford and the Royal Horticultural Society are undertaking a project together to make information about plants more accessible and available. Any one...

Oxford scientists create rapid COVID-19 test

University of Oxford scientists have developed a COVID-19 test which produces results within 30-45 minutes. Oxford's test will cost no more than £20, cheaper than...

University releases plans for remote teaching in Michaelmas

The Oxford University Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has released detailed plans for remote teaching in the 2020/21 academic year. Cherwell has summarised what you...

Oxford Playhouse performed to empty audience

The Oxford Playhouse performed the play 'A Theatre Near You', with Jericho Comedy Club and Macrocosmic, to highlight their disapproval of the Government’s current...

Steel tycoon donates £3.5m to Oxford vaccine research

The University of Oxford has received a donation of £3.5 million from billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, to aid the development of a COVID-19...

Oxford announces COVID-19 protocols for Michaelmas

Oxford University has published further information concerning its plans to ensure the health of both students and staff for the upcoming academic year. Priority...

Wadham students donate almost £20,000 towards college staff wages

Wadham students were asked to donate 25% of the rent they would have paid for Trinity Term, in order to recover costs incurred from...

All Oxford colleges preparing for “household” accommodation groups

All colleges will operate a "household" approach to accommodation next year to minimise the spread of COVID-19, Oxford University has announced. Colleges are planning...

Oxford University releases welfare and support figures

CW: Mental health, rape, sexual assault The University of Oxford has published its statistics for Student Welfare and Support Services in the 2018-19 academic year.  The report shows...

Non-academic staff at Keble face possible redundancy

Keble College has announced a month-long process of consultation about a redundancy programme to deal with the financial impact of COVID-19. Details have been...

Alumnus James Price elected Union President

James Price, who graduated Oxford in 2013, has been elected as Oxford Union President for Hilary Term 2021. After Union members first voted to...

Cow dies and horses injured from litter in Port Meadows

Port Meadow has seen a large rise in littering over the past weeks. One cow has died due to ingesting plastic bags and balloons,...

Editorial Statement

We at Cherwell are incredibly excited to begin the next term, whatever it may hold. Preparing for the future necessitates examining our past, and...

BREAKING: Union decides against new poll, votes from hacked election will be counted

In a decision against the Election Tribunal's recommendation that the Union hold a re-poll after the second poll for President was hacked, the Union...

Oxford launches new COVID-19 hotspot tool

The University of Oxford’s Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has developed a tool which uses demographic data to identify areas of England and Wales...

Oxford University holds virtual open days

Oxford University’s two summer open days have taken place online for the first time this year as a result of Covid-19. Oxford usually welcomes...
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