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Oxford researchers trial non-invasive diagnostic scans for endometriosis

Researchers led by University of Oxford academic Dr Tatjana Gibbons have successfully trialled non-invasive scans to diagnose endometriosis.

Students encounter issues with voting registration during local elections

Multiple students across Oxford have reported being turned away from polling stations during Thursday’s local elections.

Access to Canvas temporarily suspended by University following cyberattack

Access to Canva has been temporarily suspended by the University today as a precautionary measure following an external breach of Instructure, the third-party supplier of Canvas.

Oxford Union town hall HT26 re-run: Meet the candidates

A re-poll for the Oxford Union Presidency for Michaelmas 2026 is set to take place on Monday. Cherwell spoke to the candidates running about the state of the Union and their vision for the society.

Oxford online museum project aims to improve mental health

Oxford researchers are leading an "online museum" project, ORIGN, to improve mental health for 16-24 year olds.

Oxford Professors unfairly dismissed for their age, tribunal finds

A tribunal in March ruled that four professors were unfairly dismissed by the University on the grounds of their age. As it stands, the policy...

Oxford professor’s principles recommended for Canadian police reform

An Oxford professor’s policing principles have recently been recommended as a model for reform by Canada’s Mass Casualty Commission’s final report following a public...

Oxford moves towards digital admissions testing

Oxford’s unique admissions tests may be moving online as the University switches providers. Long-time partner Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing (CAAT) has announced its decision to...

Magdalen College sparks controversy with Eid dinner on St George’s Day

Magdalen College’s announcement of an Eid dinner on April 23 has sparked controversy, with multiple news outlets, including The Telegraph, claiming that the college...

Oxford’s diversity deficit

Recent strike action by university staff across the UK has once again highlighted concerns over the wages and working conditions in academia.

McCoys Kebab van returns to Pembroke Square 

Mccoys advertises itself on Facebook as “Oxford’s favourite kebab van.”

Strike action cancels oral language exams for finalists

Oxford University Modern Languages oral exams have been cancelled for final year students due to strike action. Students were informed of this cancellation on...

Exclusive: Oxford Union termcard TT23 highlights

Ambassador John Bolton, European politician Michel Barnier and adult star turned media personality Mia Khalifa are amongst the big names who will come speak...

University Challenge accused of bias towards Oxbridge colleges in selection process

The BBC has denied claims that it is ‘hiding’ the extent of Oxbridge bias on its quiz show University Challenge. This follows accusations of...

Oxford junior doctors join strike over pay dispute

Junior doctors at Oxford’s main hospital are holding a four day walk-out as part of national strike action in response to falling real-wages over...

Oxford professors join Musk and Wozniak in call for six month pause in AI development

At least 13 members of Oxford University’s academic staff have now signed an open letter calling on labs developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems more...

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Breaking: Broad Street reopened as bomb scare understood to be false alarm

Police have reopened Broad Street after cordoning off areas of central Oxford in an incident believed to be a bomb scare this morning. The incident...

DJ Cuppy announces £100,000 to support African graduate students

DJ and music producer Florence I. Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, has donated £100,000 to the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) to support African...

Just Stop Oil protesters march through Oxford

Supporters of environmental activist group Just Stop Oil held a ‘go slow’ march in Oxford yesterday afternoon, blocking traffic in the city centre. The march...

Kebab vans to be banned from Oxford streets after 10pm

It has been announced that Oxford kebab vans will have their operating hours restricted, effective from the 1st April 2023. The surprise policy announcement prohibits...

Oriel College the last in Oxford to end Scholars’ Privilege in room ballot

After years of discussion, Oriel College’s Governing Body has agreed with the JCR to abolish Scholars’ Privilege in the room ballot. It is the...

Dismissed academic visitor ran unofficial “Oxbridge fellowship” scheme for financial associates

Oneyka Nwelue, whose Academic Visitor status at Oxford and Cambridge was terminated last month, used his position at the two universities to set up a fellowship scheme to the benefit of his financial associates.

Oxford University to ban staff-student relationships

The University of Oxford has announced the implementation of a new policy regarding staff-student relationships, to take effect from 17th April 2023. The policy, set...

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