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The geopolitics of speech at the University

"Speech is not simply something that everyone has innate equal access to; it is both a right and a resource that can be controlled and bordered."

President-Elect cleared of electoral malpractice allegations

Oxford Union President-Elect Hannah Edwards has been cleared of electoral malpractice allegations after an election tribunal held yesterday found there was no case against...

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison to speak at Oxford Union this Thursday

The Former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, will give a talk at the Oxford Union this Thursday at 5pm. The talk is part of...

Election succession suspended for President-Elect amidst allegations of electoral malpractice

Election succession for President-Elect Hannah Edwards has been suspended due to allegations of electoral malpractice. The allegations also affect the elections to Secretary's Committee....

Reflections of an Oxford Union reporter

For better or worse, I’m known around town as a journalist who reports on the Oxford Union - something I’ve done for both Cherwell...

Protesting with Pride

For those of us protesting, the emphasis was very much on the peaceful celebration and amplification of trans voices and joy rather than the hatred and bigotry Stock and her followers thrive on.

Hannah Edwards wins uncontested Union election amidst low voter turnout

Hannah Edwards has been elected Union President for Hilary 2023 and her #Impact slate swept all officer positions. The election saw some of the...

Oxford Union doesn’t believe Modi’s India is on the right path

The Oxford Union doesn’t believe that Modi’s India is on the right path, following a strong majority of voters rejecting the debate motion on...

EXCLUSIVE: Gabriel Macht, Ed Norton and Patrick J Kennedy amongst final group of Union speakers this term

As the Oxford Union nears the end of Trinity Term, Cherwell can exclusively reveal 4 additional speakers. American actor Gabriel Macht will be speaking at...

“A slap in the face to trans students”: Peter Tatchell pulls out of Union pride debate in protest

Peter Tatchell, well-known political activist and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner, has pulled out of tonight’s Oxford Union debate in protest against the Union’s decision to...

Kevin and Timmy present: Solutions to Problems

*this cartoon is not sponsored by Heinz Beanz

Oxford Union votes not to fight for democracy abroad

Following Saturday’s debate, the Oxford Union has voted against fighting for democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law abroad, as part of a...

Over 100 academics sign letter in support of trans students

Over 100 Oxford based staff members have signed a letter supporting trans rights in solidarity with the Oxford LGBTQ+ society’s campaign against Kathleen Stock....

University prevents Union freshers’ fair ban by treating them as a student society

The Oxford Union will not be banned from the freshers’ fair after the University has decided to treat them as a student society, despite...

Shashi Tharoor, UN diplomat, novelist, politician, and historian, speaks...

Three Thousand reasons to slurp

When you want to play sports but you’re lowkey...

Growth, but at what cost?

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