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Common rooms, LGBTQ+ Soc condemn Oxford events with ‘gender-critical’ speakers

CW: Discussion of transphobia Oxford University is facing backlash for a string of events featuring “gender-critical” speakers, including journalist Helen Joyce and Professor Michael Biggs....

Plans for new labs called ‘selfish, short–sighted’ by local groups

The University of Oxford proposal to develop a new three-storey lab in Headington has been labelled “selfish and short-sighted” by Headington Heritage regarding its...

Oxford had the most redundancies out of Russell Group universities

Despite an overall increase in headcount, Oxford University made 519 redundancies in 2023-24, over 100 more than any other Russell Group university. This figure...

Reply: Tutoring can be a force for good

A refusal to engage with the potential of tutoring amounts to prioritising ethical intuition over improving lives.

Government reintroduces university free speech legislation

The government has recently announced the bringing into force of the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act (HEFSA), after the act’s introduction was suspended...

New Years Honours include seven Oxford academics

Seven researchers and academics from the University of Oxford were recognised in the 2025 New Years Honours List, with one being awarded a DBE, another made a life peer in the House of Lords, and five others given OBEs

My parents, Oxford, and me

My parents studied at Oxford, which meant I knew Oxford before I knew myself. The university found a way to fill each nook and cranny...

38% of students report decline in mental health since joining Oxford

Nearly one in five women reported unwanted sexual behaviour, whilst one in five BAME students reported bullying and harassment.

Blackfriars Fellow created a Cardinal by Pope Francis

Timothy Radcliffe, a Fellow of Blackfriars Hall, was created a Cardinal by Pope Francis at a ceremony at the Vatican on 7th December, making him one of four current English Cardinals.

Cricket jumpers at the club? What Oxford students are really wearing

Perhaps style at Oxford is ultimately about learning how not to let the mask slip.

Oxford state school offer rate has decreased over the last five years

Oxford's state-school admissions fall short despite outreach attempts The University of Oxford undoubtedly has a reputation of elitism and yet more recently a focus has...

Revealed: Oxford Vice-Chancellor Tracey’s £47k expense claims

Oxford University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Irene Tracey, has spent a total of £47,564.97 on expenses since her appointment in January 2023, Cherwell can reveal. The...

Oxford accepted up to £99m from Chinese donors since 2017

Hidden costs: The influence of donors on academic priorities at OxfordTucked away on a nondescript side street in North Oxford is Oxford University’s Dickson...

Rise in harassment claims strains proctorial system

Statute XI and student life: The evolving role of Oxford’s Proctors The Proctors are one of the oldest and most fundamental parts of the University...

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