Saturday 15th November 2025

Opinion

This is Oxford’s real free speech problem

The Vice-Chancellor's Sheldonian Series reveals a university that does not want to listen to what its students have to say.

The Vice-Chancellor’s oration lacks a story

Professor Tracey's attempt to not ruffle any feathers produced a speech full of contradictions.

Take it from me, there are worse things than Oxford

If you feel things are tough for you at Oxford, try to hold on to the little moments that remind you how lucky you are to be here.

Statute XI is about power, not protection

The changes to the University's student disciplinary policy do more harm than good.

Organ Honesty

Donating organs - where does the trust lie?

Clamping down on legal protest

The student who was arrested for throwing water to a tree protestor speaks about the issues raised by his actions.

OUSU election: meet the candidates

Cherwell grills the four OUSU presidential candidates on their stance on crucial student issues

Bush’s last stand

Why we should see past Obamamania and take the last-minute actions of the Bush administration seriously

A Round of Applause for the Bullingdon Club

How Oxford's most presitigious drinking society does some good. Maybe.

Uniting the Nations

The head of the UN Association Sam Daws explains it's role.

Five Minute Tute: President Obama

Politics lecturer Scot Peterson tells us what to expect from the 44th US President.

Why we need Gender Equality Week

The Co-Secretary for OxWiP (Oxford Women in Politics) argues for awareness.

Chambers: The Running Man

We speak to controversial sprinter Dwain Chambers about his colourful career

5 Minute Tute: The Electoral College

History lecturer Dr. Nichola Clayton explains the US electoral system

Palin for feminism?

Can the Republican VP candidate represent a feminism of the right?

Inside Darfur

We talk to Paddy Drain, a Médecins Sans Frontières nurse back from Darfur.

5 Minute Tute: ANC in crisis

Professor William Beinart explains the crisis in the African National Congress

Financial Turmoil: Growth good? Growth bad?

Is the country experiencing happiness or growth?

Club nights to be proud of

In defence of PULSE

What OUSU needs

With the OUSU Presidential election just weeks away, Peter Morcos looks at its future

In defence of OUCA chauvinism

Why OUCA's controversial poster isn't that bad - from a non-Tory

Interview: Johann Hari

The Independent columnist on Iraq, climate change and blogs

5 Minute Tute – The EU Crunch

America's not alone: we look at the bailouts across the Continent

Changing the Union

Why the Oxford Union Society needs a new image

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