Tuesday 23rd June 2026

News

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.

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.

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. 

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”.

Oxford has “world-beating student experience” but unoriginal teaching, says survey

A new survey shows that Oxbridge students rate their university experience significantly higher than undergraduates at other Russell Group institutions

Oxford MP condemns anti-semitic attack on Oxford Jewish centre

Initial reports suggested that police had discovered a suspicious substance outside

JCR presidents ‘disappointed’ by access report

The letter calls on the University and Colleges "to take every possible step to ensure that this situation improves in the short and long-term"

Access denied: Oxford admits more Westminster pupils than black students

First-ever undergraduate admissions report reveals stark realities of Oxford's access problem

University under fire for ‘pathetic’ retweet

Journalist Sathnam Sanghera told Cherwell: "I think the RT...demonstrates a real entrenched resistance to change"

Campaigners deliver 169 letters to vice chancellor demanding divestment

The letters addressed the "hypocrisy" of the University investing in fossil fuels while producing cutting-edge science on climate change

Oxford to expand access programmes after data release

The scheme, which provides spring and summer schools for students from under-represented backgrounds, will increase its intake by 50% from next year

UK ambassador to North Korea encourages pragmatism in China Centre speech

Alastair Morgan said that American investment in North Korea is a “carrot which they are rejecting”

Theresa May portrait still missing

The Prime Minister's portrait was removed from the School of Geography and the Environment last Monday night

Malala Yousafzai elected LMH social secretary

In their manifesto, they declared: "Bops to us is like sexiness to Justin Timberlake. We're bringing it back."

Wadham evict three homeless people

The individuals had been occupying land owned by Wadham at the end of Savile Road since last month, using materials from the College to build shelters

Old boys’ clubs and toilet brushes: how college bosses spend your money

Freedom of Information requests reveal the expenses claims of college heads

Uni welcomes calls for ‘urgent action’ on mental health services

Oxford has welcomed a Universities UK (UUK) report calling for “urgent action” to improve the coordination of universities and the NHS in regards to...

PakSoc criticised for neglecting to screen documentary

PakSoc leaders have been accused of discrimination and bigotry against the Ahmadi religious minority following their alleged lack of support for a documentary screening

The final straw: Oxford’s anti-plastics revolution

Nightclubs and college bars are sucking the plastic out of Oxford’s nightlife by curbing their use of plastic straws

MP tells Uni to help relieve homelessness

Dodds told Cherwell that "it would be helpful if the University could undertake an audit of its properties to examine if any that are not being used could contribute to relieving homelessness"

Writer launches campaign for new Oxford memorial to Percy Shelley

The Lloyds Bank building on the corner of Cornmarket and High Street has been suggested as an option for a new memorial.

Failings revealed in case of Oxford student whose rape trial was dropped

A February 2018 letter to the trial judge, obtained via a Freedom of Information request, revealed multiple failings in the investigation into Oliver Mears

Oxford denies alleged new eSport offerings

Oxford University does not plan to introduce eSport courses, despite recent reports of an alleged collaboration between the University and Tencent to offer the classes

Christ Church votes to fly St George’s flag during World Cup

The motion passed despite concerns flying the flag might be “a little bit EDL-y”

Follow us