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Think tank publishes report calling for centralised Oxbridge admissions

The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has published a new report advocating for centralised admissions procedures for applications to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, arguing that the current collegiate system increases the opacity and complexity for applicants and their teachers.

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St Catz reopens dining hall following RAAC renovations

St Catherine’s College has reopened its dining hall, following more than two years of disruption caused by the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in parts of its estate.

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Violent clash outside Oxford Union during visit of Sudanese prime minister

A violent altercation broke out between the entourage of Prime Minister Kamil Idris of Sudan and protesters during Idris’ visit to the Oxford Union on Wednesday, 13th May. The incident occurred as Idris was exiting the Union after participating in a speaker event.

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Oxford and UN launch peace and security fellowship

The University of Oxford and the United Nations have launched a new Peace and Security Fellowship.

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Foreigners

I like Belgium and I like Belgians. Not like-like, I mean, I don’t love any of them, but they are genuinely nice people, and...

So, what’s the plan now?

By Hannah Nepil It is unfortunate that the most antagonistic of questions are amongst the most frequently asked. Given the long list of tacit diplomatic...

Christine O’Sullivan City Limits, O3 Gallery, 24.11.07-23.12.07

The O3 Gallery is a tiny place at the back of Oxford Castle’s miniature restaurant plaza. Through a few gravelled puddles and around a...

Drama Review: Macbeth

By Lewis Goodall One and all, welcome to Macbeth - Cluedo style. Yes indeed, when watching this Macbeth I could never quite escape...

Golden Compass to bring more tourists to Oxford

Oxford's chief tourism officer has claimed that the release of the film, 'The Golden Compass' will generate an extra £15 million for Oxford from...

Drama Review: Humphrey’s Unpleasantness

by Frankie Parham How can blood on a wheelchair be funny? You only have to get down to the BT for this all...

Protestors targeted by fascist website

A number of people who took part in Monday’s protest outside the union debate have been pictured on fascist website Red Watch. More than...

Podcast: Galloway Interview

Rhiannon Nicolson interviews George Galloway on his presence at the Union protests.Listen here

OUTRG merges with OUCA

The Oxford University Tory Reform Group is to merge with the Oxford University Conservative Association, in a surprising move announced yesterday.An emergency meeting was...

Mysterious fire in Primark

Spontaneous Combustion? A careless cigarette? Or something more sinister…… A whodunit by Jamie Wolstenhulme and Charlotte King (Based on an actual incident last week in the...

Playing word association with free speech

A number of German news sources, including the leading newspapers Die Zeit and Der Tagesspiegel, have been reporting last night’s Union forum as a...

Comment: Free Speech at the Union?

“The Oxford Union believes first and foremost in freedom of speech: nothing more, nothing less.” This assertion, from the Union’s own website, serves to...

Video: Oxford Union Protests

Cherwell reports from outside and around the Union on the protests surrounding the free speech forum. On the scene: Selena Wisnom, Tom Carpenter, Dan Millichip...

Have yourself an over-hyped Christmas

Sam Harding says bah humbug to the shops that think Christmas begins in October From October, the tinny strains of carols start to echo...

Video interview – Luke Tryl

Rhiannon Nicholson and Daniel Millichip interview Union President Luke Tryl about his term in office. See also: Protests at Union over free speech...

Protesters force delay of Union debate

Protesters have forced a delayed start for the controversial Free Speech Forum, due to be held this evening at the Oxford Union. The event,...

Oxford MP Evan Harris Speaks Out Against No Platform Policy

An Oxford MP has spoken up in defence of the Union's decision to keep open its invitation to Nick Griffin and David Irving at...

Wealth redistribution, NBA-style

Did you hear the one about the hacks, the socialists and the huge tombola prize? Well here you go. Friday night saw the Bundespresseball,...

Protesters to Flood Streets of Oxford Tomorrow

Protesters are expected to swamp the streets of Oxford tomorrow as the controversial Free Speech debate takes place at the Oxford Union.More than 1000...

MP resigns Union membership over Free Speech Forum

Dr Julian Lewis, MP for New Forest East and shadow defence minister, has resigned his life membership to the Oxford Union in protest at...

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