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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...

Rhodes Scholarship suspends Global Constituency applications

The Rhodes Trust announced earlier this month that the Rhodes Scholarship’s Global Constituency will be suspended for the 2026-2027 application cycle. 

Oriel students form gleeful club

Students at Oriel are setting up their own glee club inspired by the popular TV show Glee.

Fraudulent LMH fresher sent down

A student forged parts of his UCAS form to secure a place at Oxford.

Meat Free Mondays – surely some misteak?

Three colleges have adopted the Meat Free Mondays concept.

Wadham bar prices rise in cash

Drinks prices in the Wadham bar have risen by up to 25 per cent for those paying in cash, after the college introduced a Bod Card payment system this term.

St Hilda’s says no to Potter motion

St Hilda's says no to Potter motion

Plane crash kills two

A light aircraft taking off from Oxford airport crashed close to Bladon at 2pm on Friday 15th of January.

OUSU in financial meltdown

Students' Union predicts £66K deficit for 2010/11

Plans for University to bail out OUSU

Baskerville has revealed his proposals to end affiliation fees.

Sledging Police cautioned

Thames Valley Police used shields as sledges.

Oxford’s elite: privately educated

Cherwell investigation finds that top positions are still dominated by privately educated students.

Union denies OxHub Free Rooms

Union votes not to renew agreement to allow OxHub to use rooms free of charge.

St Anne’s students catch intruder

Police have praised plucky undergrads for help in halting break-in.

Sleeping-bag queues for Jericho houses

North Oxford Property Services criticised for allocation system.

Ex-Oxford Professor appointed to the ACMD

Advisory council to be chaired by former Oxford pharmacologist

Peter’s rent strike over fire safety find

Peter's students delay payment of rent until college responds to concerns over fire safety.

Mephedrone: Oxford student drug use revealed

Cherwell investigation reveals students' use of drug as "study aid".

Oxford’s clubbing monopoly criticised

Critics claim that the OUSU-backed merger of two events promotion companies has limited the choices of Oxford students.

Funding cuts threaten homeless centre

Council report recommends funding cuts to homeless centres in the city.

Khan visits the Oxford Union

Imran Khan, a leading political figure in Pakistan, spoke at the Union this Tuesday.

Baroness Greenfield sacked

Oxford professor Susan Greenfield was controversially removed from her post as director of the Royal Institute.

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