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George Abaraonye wins Oxford Union presidency

George Abaraonye has been elected Oxford Union President for Hilary Term 2026 with 611 first preferences against opponent Rosalie Chapman’s 416 first preferences. Turnout was 1208, which falls significantly...

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Underground Bar to open on George Street

Underground Bar, a “grassroots alternative music venue” is set to open in the basement...

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Oxford Union town hall TT25: Meet the candidates

With polls open for the next set of Oxford Union elections on Friday, Cherwell...

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MML Faculty cuts almost half of special subject final options

Over 40% of Modern Languages Special Subjects have been cut for those sitting finals...

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Oxford students happy, Durham students happier

According to a recent poll conducted by Lloyds Banking Group, students at Durham University have the best quality of life out of all UK students

New figures show rise in university admissions

University admissions are back to their pre-2011 level, according to new figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS)

New science centre set up with help of Oxford colleges

The new centre for science, set to nurture the potential of perspective science students in the North West, is supported by Pembroke and Corpus Christi colleges

Bridge of Sighs turns 100

Hertford celebrates the centenary of its iconic bridge

Oxford academics deliberate strike action

Possibility of industrial action as UCU calls on Oxford academics to strike.

Former St Hugh’s student completes row across Pacific

Sarah Outen rowed 3,750 nautical miles in 150 days as a part of her London2London: Via the World expedition

Bodleian gets a new chair

A competition to design a new chair for the Bodleian has ended, producing just the third new chair in the library's history.

Rhodes Trust receives landmark Â£75 million donation

The Trust which provides scholarships for future leaders to study at the University of Oxford has received its largest donation yet

Controversial Castle Mill development to open

University moves students into Castle Mill accommodation before planning conditions have been discharged.

Cameron visits Brasenose

The Prime Minister visited his old Oxford college early on Friday evening to officially open completed renovation works. He told students that 'the tutorials don't stop when you leave Oxford'

Cherwell scoops awards nominations

Cherwell nominated for three Guardian Student Media Awards

Living it Up at the Holiday Inn

Oxford Brookes students forced to live in Holiday Inn after accommodation delay.

Shark Tales lands lawyer in hot water

A Clifford Chance 'trainee lawyer' faces disciplinary action following an appearance on Cherwell's flagship 'Shark Tales' show

University of Oxford at number six in world rankings

Oxford has fallen to sixth place in world university rankings, yet six UK universities make the top 20, according to a new global table

Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union appearance cancelled

The founder and leader of the English Defence League, Tommy Robinson, will no longer appear at the Union’s patriotism debate in November due to security concerns