Cherwell College Oxford

02/10/2026

the British Parliamentary Debating System is one of the most popular styles of intercollegiate debating competitions in the world.

Our Debate Club here at Cherwell focuses on the discussion of current affairs and topical controversies by our students interested in Sociology, Philosophy, History, and Politics. The Club is led by Mr Sean Murphy, a former BBC researcher and now a senior History and Politics tutor here at Cherwell.

Each round of debate focuses on a different motion, or topic.
The debate has two opposing sides: the Proposition, or the Government, and the Opposition.

Both sides are divided into the opening and closing groups, and such four groups are formed by two speakers each. The Government opens the debate, and the Opposition delivers the final argument. Each speaker presents one speech, with the Chair indicating the end of the allotted time with a gavel.

By functioning in such a way, the Debate Club is a fantastic opportunity for students to meet other interested (and argumentative) likeminded peers, develop their confidence and analytical skills, and to explore the art of “organized arguing” in an energetic club environment.

02/10/2026

27/09/2026

Every week, our students step away from the desk and onto the tennis court 🎾

Whether someone arrives with years of tournament practice or picks up a racquet for the very first time, the playing field levels out within minutes. Under Konstantin’s guidance, students who had never played before were holding rallies and competing in pairs before their first session was even halfway through.

Konstantin has been coaching at Cherwell for years. His sessions aren't about rigid, repetitive drills; they are about technique, having a genuine laugh, and building real confidence alongside classmates.

A serious academic education only tells part of the story. Becoming an all-round individual means learning how to focus under pressure, supporting your partner, and keeping your mind sharp and refreshed for your studies.

What’s your go-to sport for clearing your head after a long study day? Let us know below!

25/09/2026

As part of our weekly Economics and Finance club, our A-level students go beyond the syllabus — building on what they learn in lessons and putting it to use.

This week, Christopher, a Fast Track A-level student, presented on "Interest rates: the domino effect that influences your everyday life."

If you have never quite worked out what an interest rate actually is, this is the place to start.

25/09/2026

Christopher, our Fast Track A-level student, shares what he has taken from our Economics and Finance club.

His point is a good one: economics is not a subject you leave behind in the exam hall. It is what tells you whether buying a bike beats two years of bus fares, how to put money aside for university without noticing, and where a weekly shop quietly costs more than it should.

It is one of the few subjects that pays for itself.

25/09/2026

Economics & Finance Talks — fortnightly on Fridays.

Students pick the subject, build the argument and defend it, with a tutor alongside them. It is the part of an economics education that no examination paper can test.

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

Have you ever heard about Schrödinger’s Cat Experiment or Multiverse Universe Theory?
It was the first time in my life that I have ever heard of these two main ideas which laid the base for Quantum Computing Theory. As an outsider who is not taking Physics at A-Level, I was intrigued and impressed by Dr. Violaris’ explanation. Her ability to communicate and explain such complex ideas in simple terms was so evident that even a common listener could understand it. I was amazed by the variety of possible applications in Quantum Computing. Starting from defense up to environmental challenges and machine learning, I was intrigued by how Dr. Violaris analyzed the inter-relation between AI and Quantum Computing. Although under development, is there a possibility that Quantum Computing could be the nearest future for us to change humanity forever?

Credit to our Year 12 Cherwell College Oxford
Angie
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10/09/2026

They're here. Welcome to Freshers' Week of Cherwell College!

Our students arrived this week from seven countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, the Cayman Islands, Nigeria, Ghana, and Angola.

Some of them have crossed continents. All of them have moved to a city that takes a little while to make sense of.

Welcome to Oxford!