Tuesday 3rd June 2025

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‘Speaking truth to power’: The future of student activism

“What is the point of a university like Oxford if we don’t have the boldness, integrity, and confidence to think differently, to think deeply, to speak truth to power?”...

New NHS hub in North Oxford

Murray House is a new NHS health hub for community physical health teams that...

Land purchase approved for Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme

The UK government has approved a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Oxford Flood...

University College building evacuated after fire

A University College building was evacuated last night (28th May), with a fire engine...

So what are the rules then?

In light of the C+ investigation into fines around Oxford, we had a close look at some of the rules which govern the daily lives of students

Fines: Where does the money go?

As part of this week's C+ investigation, we wonder where some colleges put the money they recoup from students.

Investigation: Fines and punishment in Oxford

This week's C+ investigation tackles the emotive issue of fines, should students be forced to pay for indiscipline?

Shadow minister to discuss HE funding with University

The Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills Liam Byrne is set to discuss the possibility of variable fees with University officials

Students Loans Company criticised over data breaches

The ICO has reported several incidents where student data was accidentally sent to the wrong people by the Student Loans Company

Sullivan escapes vote of no confidence

Oxford Union votes to drop a motion of no confidence in President Ben Sullivan

Cherwell live tweet the #UnionNoCon debate

The Oxford Union is debating a No Confidence motion against President Ben Sullivan tonight

Christ Church students face eviction during ball

Christ Church JCR has protested against the college's decision to move students, including finalists, out of their rooms during the ball for undisclosed 'security reasons'

Support grows for fossil fuels divestment campaign

More JCRs voice support for 'Fossil Free' ahead of a divestment rally this weekend

OUSU ban advertising of LIFE

Anti-abortion charity LIFE has denounced OUSU's decision to ban them from advertising in OUSU material

New College considers scrapping Human Sciences

New College JCR challenges governing body's proposal to stop offering Human Sciences

Oxford research finds that fruit flies think before acting

Neuroscientists' research into the thought processes of fruit flies provides insight into human cognition

Mental illnesses lower life expectancy more than smoking

Oxford researchers have discovered that mental illnesses can reduce life expectancy more than heavy smoking

Union panel discussion cancelled as only one person attends

A panel discussion on stalking and harassment led by experts had to be postponed until next term after only one student attended

OXCSSA accused of being undemocratic

Anonymous whistleblower criticises society for lack of democracy, in potential violation of University rules on societies

Hertford JCR votes to subsidise Mooncups

Hertford JCR has voted to subsidise the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products Mooncups by members

OUSU homelessness survey measures student attitudes

An OUSU survey has found that the majority of Oxford students know very little about how to help the homeless in Oxford

Students wear white ribbons in support of anti-violence

Students have been wearing white ribbons this week in support of the campaign to end violence against women

Oxford Union Standing Committee Member resigns

Anna Bazley, a member of Standing Committee, resigned on Thursday morning due to 'irreconcilable conflict in personal loyalties and priorities'

Union speaker calls OUSU’s Sarah Pine "intimidating"

Jennifer Perry, who spoke at the Oxford Union on Tuesday afternoon, has condemned the campaign for speakers to boycott the Union, which has been led by OUSU VP Sarah Pine

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