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Government report recommends keeping Graduate student visa route
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that the UK government retains the Graduate visa route in their highly anticipated report on the efficacy of the scheme, commissioned by...
St Catherine’s College builds new temporary lecture theatre in three weeks
In just three weeks, a new temporary lecture theatre with a capacity of 250...
Oxford Union believes the police do serve the people
On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted against the motion ‘This House Believes The...
Oxford academics sign letter supporting ‘race-realist’ Cambridge Fellow
Four Oxford academics have signed an open letter criticising the investigations into Nathan Cofnas,...
Wadham College rent to increase by up to 24%
Average rent in Wadham College will increase by nearly 10% by the next academic...
It’s not whether you rusticate, it’s where: Suspension of studies at Oxford
Oxford has one of the lowest drop-out rates in the country, with around 0.9% of admissions not completing a degree, much lower than the UK average of 5.3%. Absent from the University’s “facts and figures” section is the number of students each year who suspend their study – or “rusticate” as it’s more commonly known.
SU Town Hall: meet the presidential candidates
Elections for Student Union president open Monday to Thursday of 4th Week. Candidates include SU veterans and outsiders with a radically different vision for...
Oxford Council approves plan to expand cycle paths
In response to traffic and safety concerns, Oxford City and County Councils have passed a scheme to improve cycling infrastructure in Oxford and the...
Oxford Union has no confidence in the United Nations
On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted in favour of the motion “This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.” The final count had 148 members voting for the motion and 90 members voting against.
ATIK Oxford won’t be closing despite rumours
Following speculations by many students regarding the future of nightclub ATIK’s operations, Cherwell contacted the parent company, Rekom UK, for comment. A spokesperson for...
Oxford begins human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus
The first in-human clinical trial of a vaccine against the deadly Nipah virus has been launched by Oxford.
New mental health hospital planned for Warneford Park
Plans to build a new mental health hospital in Warneford Park, at the site of the existing hospital, are progressing after partners signed documentation agreeing on redevelopment plans.
Oxford research finds financial sector unprepared for climate lawsuits
Research by the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme (SLP) found that investors and regulators have seriously overlooked the risk of potential climate lawsuits.
Oxfordshire County’s funding gap grows from £9.1 million to £11.2 million
Following the central government’s annual allocation of funding to local councils, Oxfordshire’s projected £9.1 million budget shortfall has grown to £11.2 million for the 2024/25 financial year after the county did not receive as much grant support funding as expected.
Oxford researchers unearth evolutionary origins of multiple sclerosis in ancient DNA
An Oxford team led the research, published in Nature on January 10, that uncovered the origins of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Oxford University receives millions of pounds from arms companies
An openDemocracy investigation has found that over the past five years, UK universities received over £100 million in donations, funding, and sponsorships from arms companies. According to the investigation, Oxford University has taken approximately £17 million, with the lion’s share of this money from Rolls Royce.
Green Templeton College demolition plans draw criticism
At a meeting of Oxford City Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday 23 January, Green Templeton College was granted approval to demolish its Richard Doll building in order to build new and environmentally friendly student accommodation for 51 graduate students. This approval was granted despite objections from the Oxford Architectural and History Society and the Thames Valley Police.
Oxford Union believes money can buy you happiness
At Saturday night’s intervarsity debate against the Cambridge Union, members voted in favour of the motion “This House believes money can buy you happiness.”
Oxford cocaine research reveals neuron activity behind heightened memories
A combined research effort from Oxford University’s Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences has used cocaine to uncover a specific pattern of nerve cell activity that leads to the production of insistent memories.
