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Catherine Xu wins Oxford Union presidency for MT26

Catherine Xu running for the #TRUST slate has been elected Union President for Michaelmas Term 2026 with 629 first preferences, by a margin of 159 votes over Liza Barkova....

Oxford Union town hall HT26: Meet the candidates

With polls open for the next set of Oxford Union elections on Friday, Cherwell spoke to candidates running to be President in Michaelmas 2026.

Corpus Christi College unveils its first female portrait

Corpus Christi College recently unveiled the first portrait of a woman to hang in...

Rival protests over Iran war at Carfax

An altercation broke out between rival protesters at Carfax Tower on Tuesday evening over...

University College shortlisted for prestigious award

A university development has been shortlisted in the Project Category for the Housing Design Awards 2022. The Univ North development in North Oxford, an appendage...

Fulham Stadium Plan Throws Boat Race Future Into Doubt

The MP for Putney, Fleur Anderson, has warned that Fulham FC’s planned construction of a pier into the Thames risks putting the Oxford Cambridge...

Oxford to receive funding for world’s largest radio telescope

The University of Oxford is among six UK institutions that will receive funding from the government’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to develop...

2023 English finals to be open-book

While many parts of Oxford life have transitioned back to a state of pre-Pandemic normality, the English Faculty has announced that the majority of...

Oxford declared Britain’s ‘Capital of Woke’ 

Oxfordshire has been proclaimed the UK’s most ‘right-on’ county. In an attempt to shame Oxfordshire for its “drippy hippy” culture, ranging from gender-neutral toilets to...

May Day celebrations to be held in person

Traditional May Morning celebrations are set to take place in person this year. For the majority of Oxford Undergraduates, this will be their first experiences...

Modern Languages students slam Year Abroad Office failings

" Students told Cherwell that the Year Abroad Office provided minimal mental health support, a lack of meaningful assistance for students from working-class backgrounds, and has repeatedly disseminated false information and guidance. In one case, University failings led to students being scammed when applying for health insurance cards."

Oxford SU criticises Uni plans for trashing fines

In a press release to Cherwell, the Oxford SU condemned plans by the University to fine students for 'trashing'. A tradition dating back to the...

National Union of Students facing antisemitism disgrace…again

The National Union of Students has again been embroiled in an antisemitism scandal, drawing criticism in recent months for its failure to protect Jewish...

LMH under fire for Ramadan Ball

Students have raised concerns over the Lady Margaret Hall ball being held in Ramadan, which has left some Muslim students feeling overlooked and excluded...

Oxford students protest conversion therapy

On Tuesday, crowds gathered in Bonn Square to protest the exclusion of trans people from the ban on conversion therapy. According to NHS England, conversion...

Analysis: Should children be allowed on TikTok?

This is the question that Oxford University researchers are asking after their research finds that the fast-paced video app could be ruining the attention...

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua, Alan Sugar, and Bear Grylls to speak at Oxford Union

"Next Monday, on the 25th of April, the Union will welcome former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Anthony Joshua OBE."

Oxford-based charity Asylum Welcome offers help for local refugee hosts

Oxford-based refugee charity Asylum Welcome is preparing to help the local groups, organisations, and individuals who are about to host Ukrainian refugees. More than 20,000...

Steel sculpture installed on Broad Street in solidarity with Ukraine

A 12-foot (3.5 meter) tall sculpture on Broad Street was unveiled at midday on March 30 and will be displayed there for the next...

Special report: How Oxford partnered with Russian bank and Blavatnik

Vladimir Milov, Alexei Navalny’s chief economic adviser and a former Russian deputy energy minister, told Cherwell: “I can tell you that I think by any reasonable standards, Oxford did not do a proper due diligence on Fridman, Aven, or Blavatnik.”

Dr Miranda Brawn Award launched to empower underrepresented students

The newly created Dr. Miranda Brawn Award, launching in Trinity term, will fund recipients’ career development projects during summer vacation, the University announced on...

Lady Margaret Hall accused of silencing rape victim

CW: rape, sexual assault Lady Margaret Hall silenced and mistreated a victim of rape, according to a recent article by The Times. The article states that...

Cherwell closes after someone on Oxfess called it a “rag”

"It’s a miserable day in Oxford as the greatest newspaper in town has been forced to close down for good."

Worcester College warned of “unlawful discrimination” against Christians

Worcester College has been warned it could be “unlawfully discriminating against Christians” after the College apologised for hosting a controversial conference and reportedly canceled a second conference booking following complaints from students.

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