Monday 10th November 2025

Opinion

Take it from me, there are worse things than Oxford

If you feel things are tough for you at Oxford, try to hold on to the little moments that remind you how lucky you are to be here.
Opinion Laura van Heijnsbergen -

Statute XI is about power, not protection

The changes to the University's student disciplinary policy do more harm than good.
Opinion Sahana Narayan -

We must fight the Right’s narrative about Oxford

Media frenzies targeting our University and its students distract from the real issues facing higher education.
Opinion Laurence Cooke -

Student voices must be heard

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s future. It’s about time we were treated as such.
Opinion Conor Walsh -
Latest

‘Successful activists aren’t really activists’

The Times columnist pours scorn on student activism

5 Minute Tute: Water on the moon

Professor FW Taylor Halley explains NASA's crash landing on the moon

Should sex education be compulsory?

Two students consider the recent developments in sex education

Stop making sex a taboo subject

Sex and relationship education is important in helping children make infomed choices

Too close for comfort

India's unique conception of personal space

That’s more like it

Those asking questions about OUSU's role should take a look at what they have achieved this week. Candidates, take note.

Ken Livingstone: Boris, the Beeb and Me

Ken Livingstone speaks of his anger at the mayor, the media and a certain Mr Blair

5 Minute Tute – Pirates: Somalia’s lawless seas

Dr Sarah Percy explores the new terror of the high seas

Guest Commentator: Yasmin Alibhai Brown

The Independent's leading columnist argues that free speech is a right that comes with responsibilities.

5 Minute Tute: Darfur: The Crisis Continues

Jo Read considers the current situation in Darfur

In defence of defence

General Sir Mike Jackson makes the case for the British Army

The murky world of politics isn’t so bad

The Guardian's Assistant Editor looks at a political career

Debate: Can student activism change the world?

Two students consider the value of non-violent protest

OCA’s commitment to reform is in doubt

The actions of OCA's members speak louder than the token gestures of its leadership

Going Nutts

Professor Nutt may have missed an opportunity to reshape drugs policy, but he's still right.

From the ashes of the capitalist crisis

Cherwell's Comment Editor asks if an ideology of 'Sustainababilism' could emerge from the economic crisis

For Humanities’ Sake

With debate ranging over how and why we fund these precious years, it is important to identify what it is that we really value about higher education.

Want to defeat the BNP? Provide a genuine, credible voice for Britain’s white, working classes

Mainstream political parties must address the concerns of BNP supporters if they want to defeat the extreme right-wing party

Ablatively Absolutely Scandalous

Why the current Latin GCSE is failing to meet the different learning needs of students across the country

Is Tony Blair the right man for Europe?

Is Tony Blair the most competent presidential candidate for the European Union?
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