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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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‘Black cab rapist’ was hired as stripper for OUCA cabaret social

John Worboys performed striptease at the infamous ‘West One Cabaret’ in 1989

Research team uncover the mystery of sleep

The group of Oxford scientists used fruit flies to examine how our minds pass a "tipping point" into sleep

Dreamy spires: Oxford fitter than Cambridge

Oxford ranks higher than 'the other place' in list of most beautiful universities, but neither claim the top spot

Oxford SU stays neutral on NSS boycott

Last year a University-wide protest last year led to Oxford being one of only four Universities to be left out of the survey results.

Academic exodus continues

The resignation of 230 EU academics is "very serious for Oxford"

Controversial ex-Union president made new universities minister

Sam Gymiah was criticised for inviting Saddam Hussein's deputy to the Union

Cellar praises ‘crucial’ bill to protect music venues

The bill will force developers to consider the futures of small clubs

Union announces majority-female term card

Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin, and Ann Coulter among the line-up, which sees an increase in BME speakers on Michaelmas

Christ Church risk student safety at bops

Fire safety regulations were ignored for five years

Oxford’s outdoor laboratory infected with ash dieback

The fungal disease could affect a third of the trees in Wytham Woods.

Oxford hosts leadership programme to tackle Brexit effects

Thirty postgraduates from European universities have gathered at Balliol to address Europe's social issues.

Oxford academics rewarded for services to Britain

Twelve University figures have been commended in the New Year's Honours

Council reactivates emergency plan for rough sleepers

The temporary move was triggered by sub-zero overnight weather forecasts

Oxford pays tribute to professor killed in M40 crash

Colleagues and students have shared their grief at the death of incoming Oriel Provost Mark Whittow.

City council has a flush of successes

Oxford's toilets were judged to be the best in the country at the Loo of the Year awards

Balliol accused of bowing to “anti-colonial” pressure by moving Viceroy’s portrait

After taking it down for repairs, the college have not replaced the portrait of George Curzon to its hall.

All Souls plans plaque to mark donor’s slavery links

The college has applied for planning permission for a plaque commemorating the slaves whose labour funded its library.

Oxford academics condemn “polemical and simplistic” research

The professor described their actions as "collective online bullying"

Council pledges £1.4m to help the homeless

The new budget proposes large spending increases for prevention and housing

Council to extend Syrian refugee scheme

Councillors are to approve the resettlement of ten more families in the city

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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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