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Oxford Union votes against flying LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month

The Oxford Union has rejected a proposal to fly an LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month every year. President Anita Okunde had put forward the Standing Order change but the...
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VE Day celebrations to take place across Oxfordshire

Street parties are being planned across Oxfordshire as part of a national programme of...
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University Welfare Services release annual reports

The 2023/24 reports from Student Welfare and Support Services (SWSS) were published last week....
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Liberal Democrat victory in last County Council election

Oxfordshire residents voted in what was expected to be Oxfordshire County Council’s last election...
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Government announces new measures to improve access

The new measures, organised by the Office for Students, will also hold universities to account on how they improve outcomes for under-represented students from all backgrounds.

Union RO announces ruling which could overturn slate ban

Under a technicality, last month's trial ban could be rendered invalid.

NUS Trans and International officers axed amidst bankruptcy cutbacks

NUS has also been forced to let half of its staff go and sell its London headquarters

In full: rich colleges hinder outreach efforts

Magdalen, Oriel and New spend less than 0.5% of college budgets on outreach in 2017/18

Government announces new measures to improve access

The new measures, organised by the Office for Students, will also hold universities to account on how they improve outcomes for under-represented students from all backgrounds.

SU creates survey for “vulnerable” student sex-workers

The 43-question survey was sent out last week and asks about a multitude of aspects of sex work.

Concerns raised about religious inclusivity at Somerville

In the end, the motion passed with 26 JCR members voting “in favour of re-adding the halal and kosher aspects of the original motion on the condition that it is pre-stunned”.

Budget cut for Bodleian Libraries

Book purchasing budget to fall by nearly 3 per cent in real terms

To include the excluded: An interview with Baroness Royall

The Somerville principal discusses inclusivity, tradition and eating octopus

Confusion and internal division: Why Brexit won’t feature in today’s three-party debate

OULC co-chair described the Oxford Forum’s event as “poorly organised” 

Right-wing dark money comes to Oxford student politics

Turning Point USA aims to shift student politics to the right; its tactics have included intimidating academics and covertly funnelling thousands of dollars into student political campaigns

Sackler family more involved than thought in opioid crisis

A recent court ling reveals that the Sackler family, a major source of donations to Oxford University and owners of Purdue Pharma LP, were...

Tony Hawk visits Meadow Lane Skatepark

Teens at Meadow Lane Skatepark were starstruck as professional skateboarder Tony Hawk visited and performed a number of tricks. In advance of Hawk’s Oxford Union...

Oxford’s college inequality scheme branded “ineffective”

The University’s scheme designed to redistribute wealth amongst colleges, the College Contribution Scheme, is currently under “live discussions” among college heads, with a new...

Bhajis, bacteria, and bicycles: inside crew date kitchens

Cherwell obtained copies of the most recent hygiene food hygiene reports from At Thai, Jamal’s, and The Temple Lounge through Oxford City Council, all of which highlighted issues regarding hygiene, cleaning, and confidence in the restaurants’ management.

Blues committee members vote on merger of women’s and men’s committees

The presidents' proposal is expected to meet opposition with captains of a number of teams signing a letter in opposition against the merger.

Oxford bans donations from Chinese tech giant

Oxford suspended Huawei donations shortly after China was criticised as 'autocratic' by Chancellor Patten

Oxford tutors among 104 signatories on anti-LGBTQ+ petition

St. Edmund Hall's senior welfare officer is among the signatories

City Council Blasts Oxford Union over Le Pen Invite

Oxford City Council accused the Union of a “pattern of endangering community safety by inviting fascists into the city.

Wealthy students escape the turmoil of spiralling student debt

A report by UK think-tank The Intergenerational Foundation has found that the current student loans system in England disproportionately impacts students from low-income backgrounds. The...
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