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Oxford Union doesn't believe Ukraine should negotiate with Russia to end the war

Feb 22, 2024 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

This Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted against the motion “This House believes Ukraine should negotiate with Russia to end the war now.” The final count had 71 members voting for the motion and 171 members voting against. Speaking for the motion were third-year Theology student Finley Armstrong of Regent’s Park College, second-year Magdalen PPE student James Lawson, and Aniket Chakravorty of New College – who recently placed first in the World Debating Championships.
Oxford Union has no confidence in the United Nations

Feb 1, 2024 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted in favour of the motion “This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.” The final count had 148 members voting for the motion and 90 members voting against.
Oxford Union believes the UK is failing immigrants

Jan 18, 2024 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson |Emily Henson

On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted in favour of the motion “This House Believes the UK is Failing Immigrants.” The final count had 224 members voting for the motion and 46 members voting against.
The winter of of our discontent: Heating in Oxford’s student accommodation

Jan 15, 2024 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

Winter in Oxford is decidedly cold. Starting in October, temperatures drop from over 20 degrees Celsius to freezing, sometimes overnight. While many student rooms at Oxford’s colleges still have vestigial fireplaces, the heating today runs almost entirely on gas and electricity. This system is certainly efficient, but it does give colleges the ability to control the heating that students receive in their accommodation. And what happens when colleges turn the heating off?
Exclusive: Dominic Cummings, Lil Pump, and Gabbie Hanna to speak at Oxford Union

Jan 10, 2024 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

Cherwell has gained exclusive access to the Oxford Union’s Hilary term card. The line-up of speakers set to address the Union includes British political strategist Dominic Cummings, rapper Lil Pump, and American internet personality Gabbie Hanna. Strategist Dominic Cummings served as Chief Adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson from July 2019 to November 2020, when he resigned following an acrimonious split with the prime minister.
Oxford accepted more than £106 million in anonymous donations

Dec 19, 2023 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

An openDemocracy investigation has revealed that Oxford accepted more than £106 million in anonymous donations between 2017 and 2023 — more than any other Russell Group university. The donations come from just 68 anonymous donors, putting the average amount given over £1.5 million. Among the more controversial anonymous gifts was the £10 million donated to found the Oxford Nizami Ganjavi Centre.
Wolfson College is first zero-carbon UK higher education institution

Dec 6, 2023 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

Wolfson College has eliminated its carbon emissions in time for COP28, making it the first zero-carbon higher education institution in the UK. According to representatives from the College, Wolfson has not only achieved carbon neutrality – which can be attained with carbon offsets and credits – but also completely eliminated its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions through an unprecedented decarbonisation project.
Wolfson College is first UK higher education institution to go carbon neutral

Dec 5, 2023 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

Wolfson College has achieved carbon neutrality in time for COP28, making it the first carbon-neutral higher education institution in the UK. According to representatives from the College, Wolfson has completely eliminated its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions through an unprecedented decarbonisation project.
Tom Hanks speaks at Oxford Union

Dec 1, 2023 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

Speaking on Friday night before a full chamber at the Oxford Union, Tom Hanks discussed the importance of empathy in acting, his experience working with great directors like Steven Spielberg, and the rise of streaming services. Tom Hanks began his speech by conducting an impromptu acting exercise with the audience.
Katie Hopkins speaks at Oxford Union in veganism debate

Nov 30, 2023 | cherwell.org | Oliver Adelson

On Thursday night, the Oxford Union voted in favour of the motion “This House Would Go Vegan.” The final count had 112 members voting for the motion and 84 members voting against.