Thursday 30th April 2026

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University of Oxford paid private firm for ‘intelligence’ on student protest

The University of Oxford has been named as one of twelve UK universities that paid a private intelligence consultancy run by former military intelligence officials to monitor student activism.

Nuffield JCR condemns invite to controversial Israeli philosopher

Controversial Israeli political philosopher Professor Daniel Statman has been invited to visit Nuffield College for Trinity Term, despite a JCR statement condemning the decision.

Oxford-led study develops ‘SimCells’ to target antimicrobial resistance

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Wei Huang have successfully created biologically engineered cells, designed to target antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. 

Twelve Oxford colleges do not pay all staff the Oxford Living Wage

At least twelve Oxford colleges were not paying all staff the Oxford Living Wage...

New College network open to hackers

'Insecure’ booking system taken offline

Cardinal cock-up

Calls to paramedics, an insufficient number of security officers and overcrowding caused chaos at Cardinals' Cocktails.

St John’s told: "Grow Up"

Future of SJC Guest Dinners threatened.

Trinity fish murdered

Fish-pond poisoned with detergent by Balliol college students.

Brasenose college repeatedly trashed

Break-in at Frewin Court Annexe causes alarm.

University press officer dies in an accident

Carbon monoxide poisoning is believed to be the cause of death.

Poetry’s poisoned chalice

Nominations open for this year's Professorship

Oriel "sorry" for exchange antics

Oriel students admit drunkenness but deny assault.

Queen’s President pressured to resign again

Roberts criticises Provost's opposition to to his Presidency.

Student discovers heart-shaped galaxy

An Oxford graduate student has discovered what is thought to be the world’s first heart shaped galaxy.

Oxford scientists don’t need to chill

Oxford scientists have found a method of increasing the shelf life of vaccines.

Arrest at Kukui after phone thefts

A 27 year old man was arrested in Kukui nightclub in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

‘Sexbridge’ blog media sensation

Anonymous blogger speaks exclusively to Cherwell.

University proposes changes to fee payback

Oxford calls for end of 'expensive' subsidy to middle classes.

More protests over lapdancing plans

200 gather to voice their discontentment.

Eat your words, says Brasenose JCR

Student mandated to eat dictionary.

Ayalon: the aftermath

Mr Ayalon suggests policy change as a result of the incident.

Rad-ical same sex hand holding

Same sex hand-holding on Valentine's Day.

‘Stinking’ intruders break into Lincoln

Concerns raised over college security.

OUSU supports Iranian students

Iranian regime still in place, despite OUSU intervention.

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