Noah Robson

1 week ago | cherwell.org | Noah Robson

CW: Sexual assault and rapeOxford Union president Anita Okunde insisted she had no plans to resign in her first public statement since an indicative motion of no confidence was passed in her leadership. A crowd of over 100 assembled in the Union’s Goodman Library on Monday afternoon to hear the speech, with several others speaking in support of the president too.

3 weeks ago | cherwell.org | Noah Robson

Plans by the University of Oxford to stop subsidising admissions test fees have been criticised in a motion set to be tabled at the first meeting of the ‘Conference of the Common Rooms’ (CCR). The University has been conducting a consultation on the proposal, which would take effect from 2026. Currently, Oxford’s own admissions tests are free for all applicants, with the costs being covered by funding from the University.

1 month ago | cherwell.org | Noah Robson

The Oxford Union has rejected a proposal to fly an LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month every year. President Anita Okunde had put forward the Standing Order change but the Standing Committee – made up entirely of students – voted 7-4 against the move. During a meeting today (5th May), the motion was tabled which would have required the President to fly the pride flag “throughout June every year”.

1 month ago | cherwell.org | Noah Robson

Street parties are being planned across Oxfordshire as part of a national programme of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday 8th May. Celebrating 80 years of peace, Oxford City Council have encouraged residents to host street parties by waiving the road closure charge typically in place for hosting such small community events.

1 month ago | cherwell.org | Noah Robson

The Student Union (SU) has announced that nominations have opened for its newly-introduced part-time officers, who will work alongside the full-time sabbatical officers. Nominations are also open for Student Trustees to sit on the SU’s Trustee Board, with terms lasting for two years. Any current student at Oxford University is eligible for nomination, with the deadline closing on Friday 9th May, before the elections are held in 4th Week.