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Exclusive: Nancy Pelosi, Jose Mourinho and Patrick J. Adams to speak at Oxford Union
"Cherwell can exclusively reveal details of the Oxford Union’s Trinity term 2024 term card. Speakers include 52nd Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, football manager Jose Mourinho and actor Patrick J. Adams. "
Landlords will close ATIK Oxford in June
Cherwell can confirm that ATIK Oxford is set to close down at the end...
Oxford academics call for an end to anonymous university donations
Eight Oxford academics were among more than 120 academics, campaigners, politicians and journalists who...
Leaked email reveals active politicians will not be considered for Oxford chancellorship
"An email leaked to The Telegraph, sent to Oxford academics by University registrar Gillian Aitken, stated that “members of legislatures or those active in politics” will be blocked from becoming the next chancellor. Until now Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Imran Khan were considered popular contenders for the role, which has also previously been occupied by Oliver Cromwell and Harold Macmillan."
Radcliffe Camera to enforce ‘History Readers-Only’ time slots amid overcrowding
Oxford’s iconic Radcliffe Camera, home to the History Faculty Library, has announced "History Readers-Only"...
Corpus Christi College disaffiliates from Student Union
Corpus Christi College voted overwhelmingly, with no vote against and one abstention, to disaffiliate from the Student Union at a JCR meeting on 18 February, citing the SU’s “controversies and ineffectiveness.” The disaffiliation will go into effect at Corpus's pizza party with the SU-funded pizza they recently won.
Jesus JCR votes to recommend abolishing free Second Hall for committee members
At its third meeting of Hilary term, the Jesus College JCR committee passed the motion to recommend that the College abolish free second hall for JCR committee members.
Cambridge students punished for behaviour at Michaelmas sports day swap to Balliol
Athletes from St John’s College, Cambridge were punished with over 130 hours of community service for their bad behaviour at a sports day swap at Balliol College last term. The behaviour involved verbal abuse, as well as urinating and spilling beer indoors.
Student Union to lobby University and colleges to cut ties with “unethical” companies, including Home Office
The Student Union (SU) has voted in favour of the “Divestment” motion that mandates SU Sabbatical Officers to lobby Oxford University and its colleges to sever all ties with any company or organisation meeting certain criteria – including those “which a reasonable person would believe to be involved in unethical conduct.”
Tesla to build permanent base in Oxfordshire
Tesla is opening its first site in Oxfordshire in a technology park located south of Bicester. Albion Land's Catalyst Park in Bicester is designed for advanced manufacturing sectors and technology, and will house Tesla’s newest outlet.
History, philosophy, and theology top the list of most popular Oxford degrees
New data from the UCAS 2023 undergraduate application cycle show that Oxford degrees classified as historical, philosophical, and religious studies were the most popular for undergraduate study.
All Souls College to hold open evenings targeting female, non-binary, and BAME candidates
All Souls College, Oxford University’s most selective graduate college, is holding two Examination Fellowship open evenings at the end of term targeting women and gender minorities, an annual initiative since 2008, and ethnic minority students, introduced in 2019.
Oxford’s Chancellor elections to be held online for the first time
Oxford’s Chancellor elections will be held online for the first time in the University’s history, following Lord Patten’s announcement of his retirement.
New pedestrian path to be built in University Parks
A series of “near misses” between delivery vehicles and pedestrians at the South Parks Road entrance to University Parks has highlighted the importance of the recent proposal for a new pedestrian path alongside the park.
Vice Chancellor urges graduates to donate to alma maters to combat funding crisis
Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor, Irene Tracey, has encouraged graduates to “get behind our British universities” with donations.
In a recent interview with The Telegraph, she claimed that,...
Ashmolean recommends Indian Artefact repatriation
The governing board of the Ashmolean Museum, the Board of Visitors, has formally recommended to the Oxford University Council that a 16th-century Indian statue...
The Eagle and Child to be restored and reopened
The Eagle and Child, a pub in St Giles renowned for its literary links, has been visited by new owners to discuss details of...
Louis Wilson to succeed Hannah Edwards as Oxford Union President
Oxford Union’s Appellate Board declared that the Office of President-Elect is vacant until the end of Hilary Term, after which it will be offered to the incoming Librarian for Trinity 2024, Louis Wilson. Neither of the two candidates who ran for president-elect last term, Leo Buckley or Julia Maranhao-Wong, will be taking up the role.
Oxford Union does not know what the Labour Party stands for
On Saturday night, the Oxford Union voted in favour of the motion “This House does not know what the Labour Party stands for.” The final count had 188 members voting for the motion and 70 members voting against.
