Tuesday 28th April 2026

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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. 

Oxford outperforms UK tourism as university attractions hit record highs

Visitor numbers to Oxford’s major attractions have risen sharply, outpacing national trends and reinforcing the city’s position as one of the UK’s most resilient tourism hubs.

Iran minister’s Oxford doctorate a fake

Oxford University has released a statement confirming that the Iranian Interior Minister has never received a degree from Oxford.

Pullman at vigil for Jericho boatyard

Author and Oxford graduate Philip Pullman was present at a silent vigil to save the Jericho area's boatyard from development.

Preliminary Norrington Table shows surprises

The 2007/2008 Norrington Table has seen some big differences in college rankings.

Student dies day after wedding

A Brasenose student has died from leukaemia the day after marrying his university sweetheart.

Uni row prompts lead fundraiser’s departure

A major row is believed to have erupted among senior Oxford University figures, following the departure of a high-profile don.

Student’s attackers appear in court

Two teenagers suspected of bludgeoning an Oxford University student appeared in court today.

Teenagers arrested after student attack

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack on a student.

Attacked student may have brain damage

Doctors are waiting to see whether an Oxford University student who suffered a 'brutal attack' will face brain damage.

Social networking to fund Oxford MBA

A Vancouver man is appealing to friends and visitors to his website to donate money towards his Oxford degree

UPDATE: Zuby speaks about ordeal

A week after his 'shocking' ordeal at Bournemouth train station, Zuby has spoken to Cherwell about the incident and how events unfolded.

Students break swimming record

Oxford students Lennard Lee, Harry Fisher and Nicholas Berry have broken the British record for crossing the Straits of Gibraltar, raising over £1,700 for charity through their account at http://www.justgiving.com/gibstraits.

Student rapper held at gunpoint

A recent graduate of Oxford was held at gunpoint by police in Bournemouth yesterday.

Kevin Spacey comes to St Catz

Kevin Spacey, star of films including American Beauty, and Artistic Director of London’s Old Vic Theatre, has been named Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of...

Inmates escape from Campsfield

Seven detainees escaped from Campsfield on Thursday, with three believed to be still at large

Spot the difference

Guy Pewsey sees through Hollywood's tricks and disguises

Fire at Wolfson College

Fire in accommodation block 'caused by grill left on' - 150 graduate students evacuated

Disturbance at Campsfield House

Smoke visible from Campsfield, heavy police presence and violent disturbances at the detention centre

Canvassing banned at Teddy Hall

JCR bans door-to-door religious and political campaigning.

Lib Dems hold Holywell

The Lib Dems retain their second Holywell ward seat after winning Thursday's by-election

New Linguistics faculty for Oxford

Oxford University will launch its new faculty for Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics on August 1 2008. The faculty will centralise Oxford’s research and teaching...

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