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Oxford alumnus Richard Robson awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Brasenose College alumnus Richard Robson has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research into the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Robson, now a professor at...

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Counterprotesters turn out for trans-exclusionary feminism event

A demonstration organised by the campaign group Let Women Speak (LWS) took place today...

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Somerville holds ground-breaking ceremony for new Ratan Tata Building

Somerville College has held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Ratan Tata Building, a new...

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Investigation reveals serious asbestos management issues in the University

An investigation by Confront Power has revealed that Oxford University was recently in serious...

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Oxford Union Town Hall TT24: Meet the candidates

Oxford Union elections for Trinity term 2024 are around the corner and Cherwell has interviewed both presidential candidates to find out more about their...

Oxford Councillors support OA4P arrested protesters

Three Oxford city councillors of the Oxford Community Independents have published a statement in support of Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P). Councillors Edward Mundy,...

The Crown Estate to turn Debenhams building into a science laboratory

The former Debenhams building in central Oxford will be turned into a science laboratory. The renovation is part of an investment of around £125...

Modern Art Oxford host one-day festival celebrating ‘otherness’

On Saturday, 25th May, the Modern Art Oxford (MAO) gallery hosted the Young Women’s Music Project’s (YWMP) one-day festival, ‘No. 80’, that ran from...

All three major Union committees pass motions declaring Oxford Union is ‘institutionally racist’

"The Oxford Union’s Consultative Committee (CC), Standing Committee, and Secretary’s Committee each passed motions on Monday noting that the Union is “institutionally racist” following allegations of Islamophobic comments."

Ex-presidents accuse Oxford Union of ‘targeting diverse representatives’ following Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy’s disqualification from presidency

Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy and three Oxford Union ex-presidents of colour – Michael Akolade-Ayodeji, Ahmad Nawaz, and Adam Roble – signed a letter to the Union’s...

Sir Philip Pullman opens newly renovated Exeter College Library

Sir Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials, formally opened Exeter College Library on Saturday 18th May, following a year of a “multimillion pound”...

Oxford University Student Societies Mobilise for General Election

Oxford student political societies have responded to the Prime Minister’s recent announcement of a general election, which will be held on July 4th. The...

Hundreds march through Oxford in solidarity with the OA4P encampment

Around 600 protesters marched through town in solidarity with the O4AP encampment in a demonstration supported by local trade unions and community groups. Students,...

Oxford Union believes the House of Lords is not fit for purpose

On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted in support of the motion ‘This House Believes The House Of Lords Is Not Fit For Purpose’....

In conversation with Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P)

A member of the Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P) press team spoke exclusively to Cherwell at the protest outside the Sheldonian Theatre on Tuesday...

Oxford Africa Conference 2024

This year’s Oxford Africa Conference, titled Charting Africa’s Path Forward: A Journey of Possibilities, took place from the 24th to 25th of May. The...

Oxford researchers test AI tool to treat depression

A team of Oxford researchers are testing an Artificial Intelligence algorithm to help treat depression. The system, known as PETRUSHKA, aims to personalise antidepressant...

Oxford History Professor donates prize money to the Ukrainian Army

Oxford history professor, Timothy Garton Ash, was recently awarded the prestigious Lionel Gelber Prize 2024 and donated his prize money to the Ukrainian army....

Jewish faculty critique Oxford University’s response to pro-Palestine protests in open letter

An open letter from Jewish faculty members addressed to Oxford University and the Vice-Chancellor, Irene Tracey, was published on Monday 27th May in response...

St Hugh’s JCR Vice-President resigns due to the College’s ‘antisemitism problem’

St Hugh’s College Junior Common Room (JCR) Vice-President, Madeline Bryant, announced her resignation via email following a JCR meeting on Sunday 26th May, which...

Crankstart tops UK aid, yet falls short of Ivy League

With endowments of over £1 billion, both Oxford and Cambridge stand out among peer British universities for their student support packages. Both universities have...

St Antony’s College signs deal with top Chinese university

St Antony’s College has recently signed a 5-year deal with Tsinghua University and received $130,000 to take on two fellows from the University per...

Somerville College JCR passes motion calling for Vice-Chancellor’s resignation

Somerville College Junior Common Room (JCR) passed a motion on Sunday evening to release a statement, which included a demand for the resignation of...

Vigil for former Oxford student ‘wrongfully held’ in Iran for more than two years

A vigil will be held for Johan Floderus, a former Oxford student, who has been detained in Iran’s notorious Evin prison for over two...

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Oxford alumnus Richard Robson awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Counterprotesters turn out for trans-exclusionary feminism event

Somerville holds ground-breaking ceremony for new Ratan Tata Building

Investigation reveals serious asbestos management issues in the University

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