Noah Robson

3 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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.

1 month ago | cherwell.org | Noah Robson

Fencing on the lawns of the Radcliffe Camera has been removed nearly nine months after it was initially put in place. The lawn areas outside the library had previously been blocked off with metal barriers following an encampment by Oxford Action for Palestine (OA4P) last year. The encampment, which lasted from mid May through to early July, saw protestors set up tents on the grass outside the Rad Cam.