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Plans for new public square at Oxford’s Clarendon Centre approved

Oxford City Council has approved plans to transform Oxford's Clarendon Centre into a new public square, with trees, seating, and a water feature.

Pro-Palestine march calls for University’s divestment from Israel

Pro-Palestine protesters marched from Cowley to the Weston Library on Saturday 31st October, demanding...

Oxford Union overhauls voting rules after election scandals

Two forms of identification will be required to vote at the Oxford Union following consecutive instances of electoral fraud involving impersonation.

Proctors’ Office investigations into AI plagiarism rise 46% in a year

Cases are on the rise, whilst the majority of AI plagiarism investigations in the last three years have been in the Social Sciences division, a Cherwell investigation has found.

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

NUS Referendum declared void

A Junior tribunal has declared the referendum invalid after evidence of foul play was revealed over the weekend

Union President writes open letter to speakers

Ben Sullivan has sent an open letter to all upcoming Union speakers encouraging them to attend

OUSU Returning Officer resigns over NUS controversy

The OUSU Returning Officer, Alexander Walker, has resigned after the recent controversy over the NUS referendum

European election results for Oxford announced

Labour secure the most votes in the Oxford area, as UKIP take the most MEPs in the South East

"Serious irregularities" in NUS referendum

Junior Tribunal to look into result of NUS referendum after 'serious irregularities' found in vote

Local election results announced

The results of the local elections held for Oxford City Council have been announced

Grayling defends decision to attend Union

Prominent Philosopher A.C. Grayling has written to OUSU VP Sarah Pine defending his decision to speak at the Union after a number of speakers back out

Oxford scores low in university sex survey

Oxford has come 23rd in the annual University Sex league, which ranks universities based on the average number of sexual partners students have had since starting their course

Students protest for ‘Clegg off campus’

Students staged a protest during the visit of Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister, to Oxford

Oxford launch new animal research and commit to transparency

Oxford have recently launched a new study on the neurology of monkeys whilst being committed to a concordat on transparent animal research

Colleges serving Halal meat without labelling it

Some Oxford colleges have been serving Halal meat without first disclosing this to students

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