Stagecoach reveals poppy themed Oxford Tube
Stagecoach West has unveiled a new, poppy-themed Oxford Tube coach ahead of Remembrance Day. The coach forms part of Stagecoach’s nationwide campaign to raise...
A care leaver’s note on Oxford’s whacky traditions
This week is National Care Leavers Week. The act of dedicating a week to raise awareness for a cause is a PR strategy as...
Sir Philip Pullman receives the Bodley Medal
Sir Philip Pullman has been awarded the Bodley Medal in a ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre.
The medal is awarded by the Bodleian Library “to...
First digital atlas of human fetal brain development published by Oxford
A research team led by the University of Oxford published the first digital atlas of human fetal brain development. It depicts the way the...
World Cup Madness
FIFA recently announced the winners of the 2030 World Cup Bid, Morocco, Spain, Portugal..and Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina. In a shock move, FIFA has set the tournament to be played in three continents, with six teams qualifying automatically.
Oxford’s term structure needs to change – here’s why it won’t
"Three eight-week terms used to be the norm in Britain – but over the course of the last century, university after university has abandoned them."
Over 1,900 Oxford students, faculty, and alumni call on University to endorse immediate ceasefire in Gaza
A petition for the University to endorse an immediate ceasefire in Gaza has garnered over 1,900 signatures from Oxford students, faculty, and alumni.
Representatives from...
“Frustrating and Disappointing”: Why the Oxford Union’s decision to host the caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan was a mistake
"As a student of Pakistani origin, it was frustrating and disappointing to see Kakar deciding to visit the United Kingdom and the Union choosing to host him"
Captains Corner: OUHC
This week Cherwell spoke to the current women’s Blues captain at OUHC, Megan Cottee, about her role as captain and her season so far.
Sober at Oxford: Teetotalers discuss Freshers’ week and beyond
"Many non-drinker students speak of acceptance and enjoyment, while some warn of exclusion."
Merton College’s plan for 540 homes near Oxford rejected over flooding concerns
Merton’s application for over 500 houses was overwhelmingly rejected by Cherwell District Council’s Planning Committee on 2 November.
Merton College had applied to build 540...
The Not So Secret History – The Party
I’m beginning to think a fortnightly column simply isn’t enough to cover everything that goes on in this house of mine. To give you...
Pedal to the metal
Oxford is a city ruled by cyclists. In this cycling paradise, pedestrians often find themselves swept up in the whirlwind of cyclists and tourists,...
Oxford scraps results of botched admissions tests
The University of Oxford has confirmed that both the Geography Admission Test (GAT) and the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT), which took place on...
