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How far has Oxford come since the millennium?

An Oxonian is prime minister, the University’s chancellor is a baron, and our financing is still amoral at best.

Rishi Sunak to join Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is taking a job at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government as a member of the World Leaders Circle and Distinguished Fellow after he resigned as Conservative Party’s leader last July.

Kissing my husband? Groundbreaking.

My boyfriend and I are married!! For over two years now, wow - what a journey. At 20, some could say it’s a bit...

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...

Inauguration Day: ‘No one can claim complicity from across the ocean’.

First, a proclamation: I voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 US election. Second, a geological fact: I am from Seattle, Washington. Washington is...

Women’s Blues carve out ski victory at varsity

Recent years have seen Cambridge dominate the Varsity Skiing competition that dates back over a hundred years, as Oxford have seen only seven victories...

Medieval kitchen discovered during Oriel renovations

A once-in-a-century excavation of Oriel College has led to the discovery of the remains of a medieval kitchen and part of the city’s Saxon-era walls

Admissions tutoring proves that money beats merit

Private tutoring for Oxbridge admissions exemplifies everything wrong with educational inequality.

SU President resigns to speak out against ‘institutional malpractice’

Dr Addi Haran has resigned from her position as president of Oxford University’s Student Union in order to speak out against what she described as “institutional malpractice” she experienced during her time in the role.

It’s time for a new view on college disparities

If we lived on the sterilised campus of one great identikit 'Oxford University', we should all imagine ourselves to be less fortunate.

Kiss Bar Oxford permanently closed by landlords after 23 years

Kiss Bar, a late-night venue on Park End Street, has been permanently closed just months after ATIK Oxford was shut down in the same building

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...

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