Coronaland: Where commercialism does public service
‘Imagine BUPA but the doctors are not qualified’, Ben Gray discusses our reliance on private enterprise during the COVID-19 crisis.
Department choices show unequal application of safety net policy
It has been revealed that departments have implemented the University’s ‘Safety Net’ policy with significantly varying approaches.
The policy, released on the University’s website on...
University losses to cost economy £6bn and 60,000 jobs, while Treasury resists bailout
The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent recession will lead to a steep reduction in student numbers, causing a £2.5bn funding “black hole” with dramatic impacts...
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education clarifies Trinity examinations arrangements
Following concerns raised by a number of students surrounding academic arrangements for Trinity term, Cherwell reached out to Martin Williams, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education for...
Old Faith, New Tricks: Catholicism in the time of Lockdown
Catholic Masses with congregations are suspended, Holy Water has been removed from church entrances, the flock has fallen sick and been scattered. But the...
SATIRE: How to feel rich during quarantine
You only need to put yourself in the shoes of socialite Emeliva Howawante to see the richer side of quarantine living
The era of digital drama
When you imagine ‘going
to the theatre’, an image of
you in your dressing gown, sitting on the sofa and eating popcorn probably
doesn’t come to mind....
Government pledges £20 million towards Oxford coronavirus vaccine
Matt Hancock announced this afternoon during the government’s daily Coronavirus press conference that £20 million in funding will be allocated towards a vaccine research...
Oxford releases Safety Net Policy for remote assessments
The University of Oxford has released its examination ‘Safety Net Policy’ this morning. This policy has been made for subjects where remote assessments are...
How Life in Lockdown is Preparing us for Smart Cities
Empty London buses follow the usual circuits on clear roads, like Scalextric cars. Churches take to streaming Sunday service. Students, uncertain about their foreseeable...
Oxford SU Assessment Consultation results show little agreement between students
The Oxford Student Union has released the results of the Teaching and Assessment Student Consultation (TASC) which received a total of 5462 submissions. This...
Oxford students set up COVID-19 support website for Zimbabwe
Five Oxford students are part of a global group of Zimbabwean students and young professionals who have founded the Zimbabwe Covid-19 Support Hub. The...
Shorts: The world after Covid-19
1. Jed Burkat (Brasenose)
Slavoj Zizek, beloved pop-culture icon and philosopher, has called
Coronavirus a ‘perfect storm’ which ‘gives a new chance for Communism’ in
Europe in...
Coronavirus vaccine may be ready by autumn, Oxford professor states
Sarah Gilbert, the Oxford Professor leading the research team working towards a vaccine against the coronavirus at Oxford's Jenner Institute, has stated that a...
