Thursday 30th April 2026

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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. 

Interview: Dr. Toby Ord

Cherwell talks to the academic promising £1m of his future earnings to charity.

Academics fearful of "brain drain" call for fee hike

Academics argue that tuition fee hike is needed to prevent intellectual exodus.

Oxford sleeps out for homelessness charities

Students join other Oxford residents sleeping outside all night to raise money for homelessness charities.

Oxford academic to lead religious panel

An Oxford academic is leading a controversial religious advisory body.

Oxonian on mission to Antarctica

Linacre student on expedition to Antarctica.

Oxford academics urge climate cost redistribution

Oxford academics urge rich countries to pay for low carbon technology in the developing world.

Faulty fire alarm fury

Students complain after colleges fail to deal with fire alarms.

Chch censors veto naked calendar pictures

Naked calendar pictures ruled inappropriate by Christ Church censors.

£19m redevelopment plans for Iffley sports centre

University reveals plans for new sports facilities.

Party leaders descend on Oxford

David Cameron, Conservative Party leader and an alumnus of Brasenose, addressed students of the college last Saturday.

SLC bosses get £2m in bonuses

The bosses of the Student Loans Company (SLC) have received £2million in bonuses at the time when as many as 70,000 students are still without receipt of their student loan.

Westgate Centre development delayed

The plans for a redeveloped Westgate Shopping Centre will not be completed until 2014 at the earliest, Oxford City Council has revealed this week.

Yale wins Oxford’s IV debating competition

Last weekend saw Oxford swarmed, once again, by debaters for the annual Oxford IV competition.

Sassoon scripts accessible online

Manuscripts of war poets available online

Oxford elects new Pro-Vice Chancellor

University appoints Dr. Sally Mapstone as Pro-VC

Catholic Deacon visits Oxford

Oriel College receives a visit from prominent priest

OUSU candidates fined again

A breach of election rules has led Jake Leeper's slate to lose 10% of its publicity budget.

Oxford academic promises £1m to charity

A post-doctoral research fellow in Ethics has pledged £1m in future earnings.

Carnage UK night brings disorder after criticism

Controversial night featured arrest, warnings, and urination on the University Church.

Oxford Chabad Society call off exhibition

Controversial exhibition called off after complaints from the Palestine Society.

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