The Oxford University Student Union (SU) is launching a new community fund to support student societies “to create exciting, inclusive events”. Societies can apply for up to £200 in events funding from this Friday – with applications for Michaelmas term closing on 5th September. Alongside financial support, societies which receive funding will also feature in […] The post SU launches new community fund for society events appeared first on Cherwell.| Cherwell
British Catholics welcomed a papal decision to elevate St. John Henry Newman, a former Protestant and Oxford University chaplain, to the historic status of doctor of the universal church.| TheCatholicSpirit.com
Financial disparities across colleges in Oxford make it that student welfare provisions are a lottery and University support is not enough to make up| Cherwell
Over a hundred Oxford students, staff and local campaigners gathered at the Careers Office on Tuesday afternoon, calling on the University to drop disciplinary proceedings against thirteen student protestors arrested at a sit-in last year.| Cherwell
Three Oxford University students completed four ultramarathons in aid of motor neurone disease last week, running around 200km in total.| Cherwell
I’m pleased to be presenting at the University of Oxford’s Human-Algorithm Interaction Workshop 2025, on “Governing the futures you didn’t see coming: artificial intelligence scenarios“. Do join us in Oxford, 5-8 July, for an interdisciplinary event delving into the complex and evolving relationship between humans and algorithms. The annual workshop is a gathering of industry leaders, AI pioneers, … Read more Oxford Human-Algorithm Interaction Workshop 2025| matt finch / mechanical dolphin
On June 9th, I’m hosting a discussion about dual use technologies for Oxford’s Emerging Threats Group. A wide range of items are now recognised as “dual use”, capable of being employed for both civil and military purposes. From drones, robots, and software including AI to chemical and biological tools, the term has evolved beyond its … Read more Webinar: How Dual-Use Tech Is Redrawing the Global Power Map| matt finch / mechanical dolphin
I’m pleased to be delivering two sessions as part of the University of Oxford’s contribution to the Right Here Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit, a 24-hour virtual event presented b…| matt finch / mechanical dolphin
Recent crackdowns on student protest have raised questions over its future, particularly at Oxford, where the past year has seen many| Cherwell
Cherwell has analysed admissions data and found that over 10% of Oxford offers come from just 14 schools, overwhelmingly selective and in the south| Cherwell
Emilie Tapping, co-CEO of Oxford SU, announced her resignation last week, with a plan to leave in June after a year in post.| Cherwell
You must be living under a lily pad if you have not heard of – or seen on your Instagram feed – the infamous Oxford Kermit.| Cherwell
Should the organ scholarship be abolished? At the time of writing, 23 of the 43 colleges in Oxford offer organ awards. These consist in a mixture of funding, housing privileges, and symbolic perks such as the right to don a scholar’s gown. It is no secret that those who secure the scholarship are likely to […]| Cherwell
The government has recently announced the bringing into force of the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act (HEFSA).| Cherwell
The Covid Inquiry was reassured by a scientist from Oxford University that the Covid vaccines were safe. But should Oxford, which received £143m in royalties from its Covid vaccine, be trusted on this, asks Mark Walker.| The Daily Sceptic
The University has also made known that the donation was “facilitated” by Azerbaijan president’s sister-in-law.| Cherwell