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Proctors criticise University buildings, staff salaries, and AI policy

The University of Oxford’s Proctorial Team has criticised the physical decay of buildings, staff pay, and university policy on the use of artificial intelligence in their traditional end-of-term Oration...

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‘English Pride’ protest met by counter-protest at Bonn Square

Clashes broke out between an Oxfordshire Patriots demonstration and a counter-protest from anti-racist groups in central Oxford today, with both sides gathering in Bonn Square outside Westgate.

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World Happiness Report finds declining wellbeing amongst young people

The 2026 World Happiness Report, produced by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Gallup, and an independent editorial board, has found that wellbeing among under-25s is declining across English-speaking countries.

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New face-to-face centre for homelessness services to open on George Street

Oxford City Council have announced plans for a new face-to-face centre on George Street to tackle homelessness.

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Catherine Xu wins Oxford Union presidency for MT26

Catherine Xu running for the #TRUST slate has been elected Union President for Michaelmas Term 2026 with 629 first preferences, by a margin of...

Oxford Union town hall HT26: Meet the candidates

With polls open for the next set of Oxford Union elections on Friday, Cherwell spoke to candidates running to be President in Michaelmas 2026.

Corpus Christi College unveils its first female portrait

Corpus Christi College recently unveiled the first portrait of a woman to hang in its hall since the College’s foundation in 1517. The portrait,...

Rival protests over Iran war at Carfax

An altercation broke out between rival protesters at Carfax Tower on Tuesday evening over military escalation in Iran. A protest against US-Israel attacks on...

‘Connivery’ and ‘cheating’: Former officials interfered with Oxford Union tribunals

On 1st February, during a tribunal hearing, Samy Medjdoub – the former Secretary of the Oxford Union, who is currently suspended for having fabricated...

Students join protest outside re-opened Campsfield House

CW: Suicide Students from the University of Oxford society Student Action For Refugees (STAR) today joined a protest outside Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC)...

UKIP leader Nick Tenconi stages Cornmarket Street border control debate

Nick Tenconi, leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and Chief Operating Officer of Turning Point UK, visited Oxford today to take part in a public street debate on Cornmarket Street.

Royal Mail upgrades Oxford postboxes to ‘postboxes of the future’

Postboxes across Oxford – and across the UK – have been wrapped in black plastic as their doors have been removed to allow them...

Hague awards eight recipients with honorary degrees at special ceremony

Eight honorary degrees were conferred by William Hague, Chancellor of Oxford, today at a Special Honorary Degree Ceremony. Among the recipients were presenter of...

Oxford University faces backlash over use of gagging order in sexual harassment case

The University of Oxford has recently dropped its request for anonymity in an employment tribunal over a sexual harassment case. The University had been...

Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash

The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking event with Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa following backlash.

Quarter of students at London state school receive Oxbridge offers

A state sixth form in north-east London has seen 62 of its students receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities this academic year, making up one quarter of its student body.

County Council raises council tax to 4.99%, citing decreased government funding

The Oxfordshire County Council’s new budget includes increasing council tax by 4.99%, addressing a £5.4 million shortfall for 2026/27.

Oxford City Council publishes plans for Covered Market redevelopment

Oxford City Council has published its latest plans for the redevelopment of the Covered Market. The City Council invited the market’s traders to discuss...

Community raises objections to Wellington Square redevelopment plans

Oxford residents have voiced criticism of the proposed redevelopment of Wellington Square by Oxford University Development (OUD).

Oxford cycle courier Pedal & Post closes after fourteen years of operation

Pedal & Post, a cycle courier company based in Oxford, has ceased trading after more than a decade of operating in the city, following the loss of a major client.

‘Curly quotation marks’ and ‘Americanisms’: How does Oxford detect AI use?

It was announced in September last year that Oxford would be the first university in the country to offer ChatGPT Edu to all students....

Portrait of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai revealed at Lady Margaret Hall

A portrait of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Oxford alumna Malala Yousafzai was revealed last week at Lady Margaret Hall. Yousafzai, a former college...

John Radcliffe Hospital hosts new institute for trauma, emergency, and critical care

A new Kadoorie Institute of Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care has been established within the University of Oxford.

Grammy-nominated musician appointed Christ Church Composer in Residence

“There doesn’t exist a handy document from Henry VIII’s HR department saying what it is that I should get up to.”

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Proctors criticise University buildings, staff salaries, and AI policy

‘English Pride’ protest met by counter-protest at Bonn Square

World Happiness Report finds declining wellbeing amongst young people

New face-to-face centre for homelessness services to open on George Street

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