Opinion

Distance does make the heart grow fonder

Three months into my year studying abroad, I am reminded why I chose Oxford University in the first place.

Opinion Poppy Littler-Jennings -

We must separate Church and University

Financially, culturally, and quasi-judicially, the Church of England remains part of the furniture in both the city and the University.

Opinion Lilly Law -

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

The Cambridge SU's disaffiliation is a reminder that the National Union of Students is not fit for purpose

Opinion Archie Johnston -

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

Want to tackle the issue of social mobility? Look to primary and secondary education, not Oxford University

Opinion Alexandre Guilloteau -

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Our approach to abortion and disability is contradictory

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The arrogance of L J Trup’s victory should be condemned

Now that the dust has settled, George Gillett considers what the surprise winner's victory will really mean for students

Are Oxford terms too short?

Michaelmas has come to an end so Will Railton puts it to Robert Walmsley that eight is enough.

#copsoffcampus: Don’t target police officers

Protests should address structural issues within the police force rather than target officers themselves, argues Max Long

The internet needs to stop resembling the Wild West

Conor Dinan argues that NSA spying and intrusions of privacy from internet companies are two sides of the same coin and that the rights of individuals need to be better protected online.

Telling the truth about Nelson Mandela

Nick Mutch attempts to show the darker, more complicated and far more human side of Nelson Mandela.

Mandela’s legacy: how should students respond?

Billy Beswick argues students should not be satisfied with the social and political victories of the 20th century - we should use Mandela’s example as an inspiration to start addressing the injustices of our own times.

#copsoffcampus London protests: Live Blog

Cherwell brings you up-to-date coverage from today's #copsoffcampus protest which started at the University of London

Why this is a golden age of journalism

William Pimlott tackles the misconception that journalism is in a rut

Interview: Dr Timothy Hands

What causes Oxford’s access problem? Cherwell talks to Tim Hands, head of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference

Investigation: are schools failing Oxford applicants?

A Cherwell survey reveals how state school students are discouraged from applying to Oxbridge

Access: I was lucky to recieve the little help I did

Natalie Hallam describes applying to Oxford unsupported by her sixth form

Access: we’ll get there step by steady step

Rachel Pickering, OUSU’s VP for Access & Academic Affairs, considers what is being done by the University for access and outreach

The success of ‘fail’

After coming first in a 'Words of the Year' list, Rebecca Fairbank considers how relevant the word 'fail' is to Oxford students

OULC dismayed with Labour Students

Oxford University Labour Club to write an open letter to Labour Students expressing their dissatisfaction with the organisation

OUSU hosts free HIV testings

OUSU and the LGBTQ Campaign are holding free Sexual Health and HIV testing sessions this week as part of National HIV testing week

Interview: Eric Pickles

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government talks politics, privatisation and public services with Rowan Borchers

Homo Hop? Say What?

Thomas White laments the homophobia endemic in rap music.

The disturbing side of quizzing by Somerville’s Captain

Michael Davies from University Challenge writes about the more perverse aspects of quizzing

Gail Trimble reminisces on her University Challenge fame

Five years on, Patrick Beardmore catches up with the Trinity Fellow and Tutor

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Opinion

Distance does make the heart grow fonder

We must separate Church and University

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

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