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Second Oxfordshire Patriots protest this term met with counterprotesters

The Oxfordshire Patriots held a demonstration last Saturday in the city centre outside the Oxfordshire County Council offices. They were met by counter-protestors from Oxford Stand Up To Racism (OSUTR).

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University of Oxford paid private firm for ‘intelligence’ on student protest

The University of Oxford has been named as one of twelve UK universities that paid a private intelligence consultancy run by former military intelligence officials to monitor student activism.

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Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Controversial Israeli political philosopher Professor Daniel Statman has been invited to visit Nuffield College for Trinity Term, despite a JCR statement condemning the decision.

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Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Wei Huang have successfully created biologically engineered cells, designed to target antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria.

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Gagging clauses: Oxford used “more than one a week” last year

The University ranks highly against other Russell Group universities s in its use of so-called "gagging" clauses

Oxford shopkeeper imprisoned for selling fake cigarettes

A local shopkeeper has been sentenced to twelve months in prison after being charged with selling fake cigarettes. Karzan Rostam, who owned Cowley Road Department Store on...

Magdalen College library to host exhibition celebrating the “early pioneers of diversity at Oxford”

As part of the exhibition, other events celebrating diverse elements of the University's history will be happening throughout the summer

Springtide Festival to return in May

The SU hopes the festival will "help integration between students and long term residents".

Oxford artist and masters student claim responsibility for Rad Cam climate protest

Artist Georgia Crowther told Cherwell "We must change, and many have addressed this and acted accordingly, but a nudge is still needed."

Figure made from rubbish appears on RadCam in suspected climate protest

An accompanying sign read "WHAT HEIGHT WOULD YOU GO 2 4 THE WORLD// OX RISE UP".

Oxford student launches new app which crowdsources information about venue accessibility

The app allows users to share accessibility details about venues around the city.

Oxford student shortlisted from over 5,000 entries for global story award

The St Hilda’s student was one of 21 writers whose stories were shortlisted for this year’s Commonwealth Short Story Prize.

Alice Oswald tipped to become next Oxford Professor of Poetry

Although a woman has previously been elected, Oswald would be the first to actually take the position if elected.

This year’s NUS conference – how your delegates voted

Two delegates did not attend the conference, which saw the election of Zamzam Ibrahim as NUS President.

Oxford University Hospital privatisation row referred to Secretary for Health

Oxford University Hospitals will now work with private medical company InHealth to provide PET-CT scans, following threats of legal action by NHS England.

Police accused of “lying” about confiscation of boat race protesters’ banner

Oxford Climate Justice Campaign (OCJC) and Zero Carbon (ZC) have presented evidence which contradicts statements made by the Metropolitan Police in the aftermath of the incidents during Sunday’s Boat Race.

Inquiry finds St Hugh’s failed to take sufficient action over accusations of sexual harassment

Members of the college's governing body expressed “profound sorrow” after the inquiry into the conduct of a deceased Fellow who a former student accused of “doing a Weinstein on me”.

Oxford Independent Group applies to become official student society

The group is part of Young Independents, the youth wing of Change UK-The Independent Group, a new political party founded by former Labour and Conservative MPs to oppose Brexit.

Oxford Professor criticises use of gender hormones as “unregulated live experiment on children”

Content warning: transphobia An Oxford University professor has come under public scrutiny after contributing to a front page story in the Times criticising the use...

Police prevent climate activists from dropping banner over boat race

Protesters told Cherwell that the police officers justified the searches with claims of protection from terrorism.

21 JCR Presidents sign open letter calling on university to revoke Sultan of Brunei’s honorary degree

A group of JCR Presidents and representatives have signed an open letter calling on the University to revoke the Sultan of Brunei’s honorary doctorate...

Oxford announces review of Brunei Sultan’s honour after 56,000 sign petition

Pressure on the University reached a crescendo yesterday as both of Oxford’s MPs, Layla Moran and Anneliese Dodds, urged Oxford to revoke the degree.

Councillor outraged at ‘disgusting’ number of colleges not paying Oxford Living Wage

Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has said she will be writing to the wealthiest Oxford colleges after calling the number of colleges...

Plush and Oxford LGBTQ+ Society announce joint funding campaign to improve wheelchair access

Donations will be used to fund a chairlift to make the venue fully accessible to wheelchair users.

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Second Oxfordshire Patriots protest this term met with counterprotesters

University of Oxford paid private firm for ‘intelligence’ on student protest

Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

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