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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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Union members in vote to trial slate ban

A referendum will be held in Trinity, to decide whether to make the ban permanent

Vice chancellor says ‘majority’ of UK politicians believe Oxford admissions are unfair

Richardson described the unpublished University-sponsored survey as "damning"

OUCA introduces Bullingdon ban

Members of the men's only drinking society will no longer be able to hold any offices within the association

Oxford SU backs ‘People’s Vote’ on Brexit deal

A 'People's Vote' refers to another referendum on Brexit, with the public having the option to reject the final deal in favour of remaining in the EU

Magdalen unveils new portraits celebrating diversity

The subjects of the 25 portraits are Magdalen staff and students who were selected through an anonymous voting process

Council opens new hub to tackle homelessness

The hub will be used by multiple groups focused on reducing homelessness, including St Mungo's and Crisis

Hillary Clinton delivers keynote address at Oxford human rights conference

The former presidential candidate spoke on the relevance of human rights in our increasingly illiberal global climate

Lidl to set up Oxford German graduate scholarship

The company will also sponsor a new competition, the Lidl Undergraduate Prize in German Studies and a fund to support students on their year abroad

Fast food now even faster

Fast-food giants, Subway and KFC, can now deliver to your doorstep

Hillary Clinton becomes Mansfield fellow

The former Secretary of State unveiled a statue of Eleanor Roosevelt at the Monday evening event

Push for estranged student policy reform begins

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Uni to publish vice chancellor expenses online

Oxford University has committed to publishing the expense claims of vice chancellor Louise Richardson on its website, following calls for transparency over her and...

Glitterball abandons ‘hideous’ theme

Historical theme accused of "tokenising" LGBT+ liberation movements and Stonewall Riots

Uni harassment cases rise as new support centre opened

There were more complaints of bullying and harassment in the last academic year than in the last five combined

Oxford City Council calls for divestment

Oxford climate groups have renewed calls on the University to fully divest from fossil fuels, after Oxford City Council voted overwhelmingly to disinvest their...

In full: Union term card released for Michaelmas

Just over 35% of speakers openly identify as women* whilst 9% openly identify as LGBTQ+

Oxford launch new sexual harassment and violence service

Students will now have free access to trained specialist advisors

Oxford ranked world’s best university for third year running

Oxford pipped Cambridge to the title in the newly-released rankings

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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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