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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.

Oxford Mutual Aid re-opens after month-long closure

Oxford Mutual Aid (OMA) has reopened after a month-long closure due to “emergency repairs” at the hall they operate out of, which the charity described as “the longest closure period OMA has ever seen”.

‘Rhodes, You’re Next’ banner put up opposite Oriel College

A banner stating ‘Rhodes, You’re Next’ has been put up on University Church, opposite the statue of Cecil Rhodes, following the pulling down of...

University’s response to racism leaves students “disappointed” and “distrustful”

Oxford students have criticised Oxford University’s response to racial inequality and injustice, in light of worldwide protests against police violence and systemic racism. The...

University announces plans for in-person teaching in Michaelmas, UCU not consulted

Oxford University has announced its commitment to resume some face-to-face teaching in Michaelmas term. In an email to students, the vice-chancellor, Prof Louise Richardson, affirmed...

‘Still a long way to go’ with access targets for disadvantaged students at Russell Group universities

Recent modelling done by Russell Group universities has suggested that they will have to accept students with low A-level grades or no academic qualifications...

Heads of colleges condemn racism in open letter

The heads of house at all thirty-nine Oxford colleges, as well as at Rhodes House and all six of the Permanent Private Halls, have...

Open Letter Responds to Support Service Investigation

Following an investigation published by Cherwell earlier this week, an open letter has been circulated, calling on the University to collaborate with students in...

Anneliese Dodds accused of “sitting on the fence” over lockdown easing

Anneliese Dodds, the shadow chancellor and MP for Oxford East, has been accused of “sitting on the fence” after avoiding stating whether the Labour Party supports...

Oxford delays publication of access reports because of current “world events”

The University of Oxford have delayed the publication of their yearly admissions and diversity data, due to be published today, in light of current “world events”. The HuffPost...

Law finalists not informed of exam error

A Law FHS paper contained different instructions than previously stated in the exam conventions, and finalists were not communicated instructions to remedy this mistake...

Christ Church JCR candidate steps down after George Floyd comments, college responds

A Christ Church JCR candidate has linked the protests after the death of George Floyd with "flour shortage", in JCR minutes seen by Cherwell....

Christ Church JCR president addresses ‘disproportionate’ motions from colleges

The president of the Christ Church JCR has requested other JCR presidents not to consider motions which he described as "disproportionate" relating to racially-charged...

Motion banning student-staff relationships spreads across JCRs

A motion banning relationships between staff members and any students over whom they have responsibility is being discussed in many JCRs. The motion states that such...

Men more likely to travel during lockdown, says Oxford study

The Oxford COVID-19 Impact monitor has found that men in the UK have moved more than their female counterparts in every age group, both...

Elevate steps down: Oxford Union officer candidates drop out after controversy

Following messages sent from a candidate invoking George Floyd’s killing as reasoning for registering to vote, officers for the ‘Elevate’ slate have dropped out...

Oxford City Council prepares for safe return to work

Oxford City Council has recently begun to prepare the city for employees returning to work. Last week, the Council announced that it would commit...

Union candidate dropped from slate for messages invoking George Floyd protests

The Hilary Term Treasurer and an ex-Standing Committee member of the Oxford Union have condemned ‘disturbing’ messages sent by a candidate to Oxford Union...

Oxford researchers lead drug trial into alternative COVID-19 treatments

Researchers at the University of Oxford are working alongside NHS associates as part of a team to carry out a new clinical drug trial to aid...

Black Lives Matter march in Oxford tomorrow

A peaceful march in solidarity with Black Lives Matter is planned for tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd June, in South Park from 1pm. The march is...

Somerville students raise over £30 000 to support George Floyd protesters

A Facebook fundraising page started by Somerville students to provide legal support to protesters in the USA has raised over £30,000 since Saturday. The...

Christ Church Dean row reignited amid calls for dismissal

Academics have called for the Dean of Christ Church to be dismissed, accusing him of “unsound judgement” and “consistent lack of moral compass”. In a...

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