Friday 5th September 2025

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Oxford Union sued for editing Susan Abulhawa’s speech

The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) has filed a discrimination claim against the Oxford Union on behalf of Susan Abulhawa, Palestinian-American writer and activist. According to ELSC, the Union...

Protests outside Oxford asylum hotel as campaigners call for unity and compassion

Around 50 protesters from Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) and other local groups gathered...

Gazan offer holders ‘relieved’ as government approves visas

Oxford University offer holders living in Gaza have told Cherwell that they feel “a...

SU launches new community fund for society events

The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support...

Male candidates gain more firsts than women

After data shows that a higher proportion of men receive firsts than women at Oxford, the University announces that “steps should be taken” to give students the degree they deserve

Horsemeat linked to Paganism

A paper published by the Oxford Journal of Archaeology suggests why horsemeat is so unpopular in England

OUSU rejects boycott of Israel

Motion to boycott Israel is rejected by JCR and MCR representatives after vote was delayed by two weeks

Three cheers for Varsity

Oxford Sirens compete with Cambridge Cougars for the Cheerleading 'Varsity Trophy'

Brian Cox dines at Balliol

The astronomer and TV star dines at Balliol College, much to students' delight

Students spending less on alcohol

Study finds that first year students are going out less than finalists

St Anne’s votes to introduce stress-busting animals

St Anne's could bring in animals to help lower exam stress

Students complain of "foul odour" at Wahoo nightclub

General Manager assures Cherwell that a 'thorough investigation' will be conducted

Student assaulted in Jericho

21-year-old female Oxford student assaulted and dragged into nearby alleyway by attacker

Irish students at Oxford doubled over last decade

Rise attributed mainly to an increase in post-graduate enrolments

Oxford feminists in publicity drive

Spate of equalities events take place across the university

Classics Mods become less intense

Classics Moderations are getting easier, it is alleged, as they now take place over ten days rather than eight

Edwina Currie steals bell during Union debate

Edwina Currie steals the secretary's bell in order to speak over her time limit

Catz rejects secret ballot motion

Motion proposing online voting fails to pass with two-thirds majority

Harlem craze shakes Oxford

University-wide and college versions of the 'Harlem Shake' video filmed

Court hears St Hugh’s postgraduate admissions case

“I am prepared to appeal all the way to the European Court of Human Rights if I have to,” suing ex-applicant tells Cherwell

Wadham to acquire two tortoises

Wadham to receive two new tortoises in Trinity term, following a student donation

Sportswear battle at Keble Cafe

Keble sports players propose motion to reverse ban on sportswear in Keble College's cafe. The motion passes, with college stating that only muddy sportswear is banned

Oxford takes part in new scheme to help local schools

Oxford University and Oxford Brookes join Oxford City Council to help improve literacy and numeracy in local primary schools

Wadhamites walk to Wembley

A group of students have raised £6000 for a charity run by walking to Wembley stadium

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