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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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Oxford SU meeting disrupted by anti-abortion protester

The disruption occurred as the SU was in the process of renewing its pro-choice policy

Catz introduces committee expansion rep

The proposer of the motion noted that his aim was for every JCR member to become part of the committee

Universities minister repeats call for ‘sanctions’ over access data

Oxford accepted fewer applications from poor neighbourhoods this year than any other mainstream institution

BAME JCR presidents recreate Bullingdon photo

"Oxford is no longer just for a white elite. It’s for everyone.”

Uni ‘encouraged’ by Home Office’s commitment to review overseas student policy

Sajid Javid said that he would “like to look at again” the policy that includes international students within the government’s drive to reduce net migration into the UK

Pedestrian hit by bus on High Street

The woman was rushed to John Radcliffe Hospital in a serious condition

Oxford beats Cambridge in QS uni rankings

Oxford and Cambridge have swapped positions in the rankings this year, with Oxford rising from 6th place to 5th and Cambridge dropping from 5th to 6th

St John’s JCR declares war on LMH

The motion retaliates against LMH's declaration of war on Sweden

‘IT glitch’ means Clinton talk sells out before tickets go on sale

The tickets were due to be released at 9am today

Music finalists raise concerns over ‘illegible’ exam paper

The Faculty has been criticised for its "unacceptable" mistake

Oxford struggles to retain academics after Brexit vote

Chancellor Chris Patten said that universities must stand up for themselves

Ucas hits back at ‘racial profiling’ claims

They pledged to strengthen the voices of black, Asian and minority ethnic students

Hillary Clinton is coming to Oxford

The failed US presidential candidate will give the annual Romanes lecture

Hundreds turn out for Oxford Pride

The march ended at a concert with drag numbers and a choir

Revealed: Colleges’ property investments worth £1.5 billion

Colleges' holdings encompass an area bigger than the Mediterranean island of Malta

Union under fire for hosting anti-LGBTQ+ speakers either side of Oxford Pride

The society has been accused of hosting "a stooge of the homophobic Putin regime" as well as "an abhorrent transphobe" either side of Oxford Pride

PakSoc screening controversy attacked in parliament

The MP for Mitcham and Morden expressed concern at persecution towards Ahmadi Muslims, referencing last weeks film screening controversy

Ice cream van escapes ban after University complaint

The owners were summoned to Town Hall after several infractions of the City Council’s conditions on trading consent

Oxford groups show solidarity with Jewish community after latest attack

The Chabad Jewish Centre has been the target of two attacks in one week

Merton bans trashing over fears of ‘elitism’

A junior dean claimed that trashing represents the University's "elitism, ostentation, and lavishness”

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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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