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Oxford researchers trial non-invasive diagnostic scans for endometriosis

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Tatjana Gibbons have successfully trialled non-invasive scans to diagnose endometriosis.

Students encounter issues with voting registration during local elections

Multiple students across Oxford have reported being turned away from polling stations during Thursday’s local elections.

Access to Canvas temporarily suspended by University following cyberattack

Access to Canva has been temporarily suspended by the University today as a precautionary measure following an external breach of Instructure, the third-party supplier of Canvas.

Oxford Union town hall HT26 re-run: Meet the candidates

A re-poll for the Oxford Union Presidency for Michaelmas 2026 is set to take place on Monday. Cherwell spoke to the candidates running about the state of the Union and their vision for the society.

Cornmarket KFC re-opens after mouse sighting

The KFC on Cornmarket Street has reopened following a week-long closure prompted by a hygiene concern. The fast-food restaurant closed on 18th October with...

iPad explodes in maths lecture

An iPad exploded during a probability lecture this morning, filling the room with smoke and prompting an evacuation of the building. The incident took place...

Stephen Fry ‘delighted’ to be Visiting Professor of Creative Media

Stephen Fry has been named a Visiting Professor of Creative Media within the Faculty of English at Oxford University. A renowned actor, comedian, author,...

SU apologises to former president over ‘unfounded’ suspension

The Student Union (SU) has released a statement apologising to former president Danial Hussain for “fail in its responsibilities, and in particular its duty...

Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein draw student scrutiny ahead of Oxford Chancellor election

Lord Peter Mandelson, a frontrunner to be the next Oxford Chancellor, was questioned over his ties to the late sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein by the President of the Oxford Union during his latest appearance.

Oxford University Press Announces New Sanskrit-Hindi-English Dictionary

Oxford University Press (OUP) announced the launch of its trilingual Sanskrit-Hindi-English dictionary containing 25,000 words. It was published in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit...

Chanel announces sponsorship of Boat Race

Luxury fashion brand Chanel has entered a long-term partnership with the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, now renamed The CHANEL J12 Boat Race, as its titular...

Oxford Union believes Islam is compatible with democracy

The Oxford Union voted last night that Islam is compatible with democracy. But before debating world politics, the packed chamber was treated to nearly...

Lord Mayor inspects New College walls following 650-year tradition

In a historic ceremony dating back to the reign of King Richard II, Oxford’s Lord Mayor Councillor Mike Rowley inspected Oxford’s medieval city walls...

No bonfire at bonfire night for the first time in 56 years

This year’s Guy Fawkes Night celebration in South Park will not feature the traditional bonfire, marking a first in the event’s 56-year history. Following...

‘Technical difficulties’ delay new online History Admissions Test

The History Admissions Test (HAT) was supposed to take place at 9am on Monday, but technical difficulties meant that students could not begin the...

IFS director Paul Johnson to become Queen’s Provost

Queen’s College announced that director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Paul Johnson will be taking over as its provost in August of next...

OA4P protests continue, University pushes back

Since Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P) encampment “disbanded” after last term following an eviction notice from the University, the organisation has made clear their...

Margaret Casely-Hayford: “Some people see me as the diversity candidate, I don’t mind it.”

If Margaret Casely-Hayford CBE were to be elected as Oxford’s Chancellor, she would be both the first woman and ethnic minority to rise to...

Worcester Lake is leaking, the college appeals for ‘urgent’ repairs

Worcester College has made a fundraising appeal to support “urgent” repairs for its lake, which has been "leaking" since at least Trinity term of...

Protect the right to protest

This summer’s protests have pushed university free speech policies to their breaking point. Scenes of police being deployed at scale on college campuses across...

Matthew Firth: ‘Make Oxford great again.’

Rules and process changes mean that this year’s Chancellor election has more candidates than ever before, with many seizing the chance to get some...

Lady Elish Angiolini: “It’s about affection for the university and its students, academics, fellows, and administrative staff.”

Lady Elish Angiolini is a distinguished lawyer, having been Lord Advocate of Scotland from 2006 to 2011, and currently occupying the position of Lord...

New Oxford ethics institute aims to answer ‘how should we live?’

The new Uehiro of Oxford Institute, launched on 1st October, has tasked itself with answering a long-standing philosophical question: “How should we live?” Through...

12% of Oxford students seek mental health support

CW: Mental Health, Suicide. Around 12% of Oxford students have made use of Oxford University’s counselling services in the past academic year, Vice-Chancellor Irene Tracey...

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