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Tommy Robinson’s invitation to Oxford Union met with protest: Live updates

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, otherwise known as Tommy Robinson, is due to speak at the Oxford Union at 8.30 pm this evening at a debate on the motion “This House Believes the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam”. The event has drawn condemnation from University societies, local politicians, and local faith leaders.

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Home Office proposes doubling of Campsfield capacity

The Home Office has proposed a second phase of development to the Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), increasing its capacity from 160 to 400 beds.

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New Oxford campaign seeks to demystify genetic and neurological conditions using animations

A new educational campaign developed by the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford aims to make neurodevelopmental disorders easier to understand through a series of animated videos.

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Twelve Oxford Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

Twelve University of Oxford researchers have been elected as fellows to the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences. They join a cohort of 90 scientific researchers elected this year from around the world who specialise in fields ranging from “astronomy and cancer research to mathematics and biotechnology”.

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Minority groups feel the most excluded at the Union, report reveals

The lowest accessibility ratings came from members who “identify as coming from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background” and “disabled members”.

OUCA elects first female president since 2015

The new President hopes to make OUCA "more inclusive and welcoming"

Oxford hospitals introduce new app driven system

University medical courses will need to "adapt and change" to the greater integration of technology

Plush to replace Purple Turtle at Union venue

New Year's Eve will be their final night at Park End St

Uni has ‘systematically failed to listen’ to trans students

The report found that 65% of transgender students believed the University had a “negative” or “very negative” effect on their mental health

Major Oxford donors face imminent criminal investigation

Oxford has received over £11 million in donations from the Sackler family and their trusts

Celebrations set to close after 25 years

“I do want to thank customers for their loyalty and support over the years and for their sympathy and kindness”

Greasy surfaces, raw meat, and mice droppings: dirty college kitchens exposed

There was a "potential mouse infestation” at one college, with droppings being found in the kitchen

Oxford’s accessibility crisis

With University departments failing to comply with disabilities policy, Cherwell speaks to the students the Oxford system is forgetting

Athis takes Union presidency

The Empower slate won all four officer positions, and the majority in both committees

Students hold consent protest following Irish rape trial

About 100 people gathered in protest of the recent trial, in which the alleged victim’s underwear was used as evidence against her in court

Revealed: the “hidden casualisation” of University staff

55.3% of staff held fixed-term contracts in July 2017

Cellar reaches £80k crowdfunding target

The nightclub has raised enough money to undertake building renovations needed to prevent its closure

Students protest colleges’ ‘unethical’ investments

Protesters called on specific colleges to divest millions of pounds from fossil fuels, arms and tobacco companies

Christ Church dean suspended over salary row

The temporary suspension is pending the outcome of a tribunal reviewing a formal complaint concerning the process by which the Dean’s salary is set

Over half of Oxford libraries lack full step-free access

The report revealed the extent of the University's accessibility problems

David Cameron to visit Oxford

He will visit his old college Brasenose for an exclusive event

Police looking into Nazi salutes at Bannon protests

An Oxford student filmed the men who were part of a counter-protest

Purple Turtle to close down

The night club failed to agree a new lease with the Oxford Union

Oxford protests Steve Bannon outside Oxford Union

The protests led to organisers and police deciding to deny entry to the Union members waiting to attend outside

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Tommy Robinson’s invitation to Oxford Union met with protest: Live updates

Home Office proposes doubling of Campsfield capacity

New Oxford campaign seeks to demystify genetic and neurological conditions using animations

Twelve Oxford Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

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