Oxford tops worldwide university rankings
The University of Oxford has placed first in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings. This is the eighth consecutive year THE has...
Linacre College drops proposed name change after Thao donation blocked
The proposed name change of Linacre College to ‘Thao College’ has been dropped after the “transformative donation” to the College failed to materialise due...
St Catz may ask students to share rooms amidst RAAC crisis
Sharing rooms between two students with a mattress on the floor is being considered by St Catherine’s College as an option of last resort...
Exclusive: Tom Hanks, Nancy Pelosi, and Aitch to speak at the Oxford Union this term
Ahead of the official release of the Oxford Union termcard, Cherwell can exclusively reveal what’s planned in the final term of the Union’s bicentenary anniversary. The line-up of notable speakers includes actor Tom Hanks, American politician Nancy Pelosi, and rapper Aitch.
Oxford bottoms rankings for care leaver admissions
The University of Oxford has been ranked as the worst university for care leaver admissions, a study has found. Out of about 15,685 Oxford...
St Catz replaces dining hall and JCR with marquees amidst RAAC review
St Catherine's College will temporarily replace the dining hall and JCR lounge with marquees due to RAAC concerns. 152 student bedrooms, the Administration block, the Wolfson Library and the kitchen were also constructed with RAAC.
Older voters increasingly influenced by financially struggling younger relatives, Oxford research finds
New research from Oxford’s Nuffield Politics Research Centre, in collaboration with the Resolution Foundation, highlights that members of the older generations are increasingly motivated...
Oxford places second in Good University Guide, beaten by St Andrews
After placing first in the The Sunday Times and The Times “Good University” ranking last year, Oxford has fallen down to second place in...
OUCA President resigns following two disciplinary complaints
Peter Walker has resigned as president of the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA), officially citing “personal reasons following the stress to his mental health...
Embarking on the year abroad
"Navigating job applications, and the nightmare that is obtaining a Visa post-Brexit all whilst juggling the notorious Oxford workload, proved a stressful time."
Fringe: “Quite absurd”, Review of Blue Dragon
“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”, says a harried wife to her brooding husband as she looks out onto a small and scattered audience in an...
Fringe: “Continuously Shocks”, a Review of Cruelty
“Imagine. You're a character. You're in a club.”
This may be Oli's (Luke Nixon) first line to the audience but it does not feel necessary....
Fringe: “Uncannily familiar”, Review of Cowboys and Lesbians
"Immensely funny, masterfully constructed, and, uncannily familiar", Anuj Mishra reviews Billie Esplen's original play 'Cowboys and Lesbians'.
‘ASMR Eat Your Heart Out!’: A Review of The Metamorphosis
The Metamorphosis was, understandably, intense, and weird – in a good way. Blessed with excellent performances, and clever use of technology, the play captured all the absurdity of Kafka.
