Thursday 18th June 2026

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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.

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”.

Anger at “unacceptable” Weinstein bop costume

LMH student's costume branded "beyond disrespectful"

Police evacuate Summertown street over ‘chemical hazard’

Over 60 residents evacuated from street near Oxford college accommodation

Oxford University and colleges used offshore funds to invest in oil extraction

Paradise papers leak reveals tens of millions of pounds were placed in offshore tax havens

Oxford professor to take leave over rape allegations

University announces Tariq Ramadan will be suspended from his role as Islamic Professor after student anger

University sees spike in bullying and harassment

The number of complaints had doubled in the past three years

International animal rights protest comes to Oxford

The activists gathered outside McDonald's on Cornmarket

Cashew to be bought by ticketing giant FIXR

Users have been told to immediately withdraw funds from the app

Light boxes will combat depression, says Hilda’s

The items will be purchased to combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Lavish ceremonies and a £37k lunch – the cost of Oxford’s honorary degrees revealed

Honorary degree spending included £37,701 on a single lunch for the Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Protesters rally for decolonisation outside Rad Cam

Rhodes Must Fall, Common Ground and other campaign representatives demand Oxford commits to "a long-term project of decolonisation at all levels"

Former Union president and Tory MP candidate accused of sexual assault

Stuart Cullen, who denies the allegations, has now been suspended from the party, “subject to further inquiry”

Don accused of rape to continue teaching

Tariq Ramadan is currently being investigated by French authorities

Police break up Oxford SU pro-choice protest

Demonstrators stopped the start of the OSFL talk for almost an hour through chants and heckling

New access scheme founded for BME applicants

Hope Oloye hopes to "demystify" Oxford for black applicants

University hits back at claims of regional access disparities

University claims that disadvantaged students in fact perform better in the admissions process

Blavatnik professor accuses Oxford of “excommunication” after Trump protest

Prof Bo Rothstein says he has been banned from the school and contacting students after resigning in protest at its donor's support of Trump

Magdalen to appoint new trans rep

A motion to establish a new position of transgender representative on the Magdalen College JCR committee was passed unanimously at a meeting on Sunday...

Student activism countering Oxford’s “social apartheid”

Common Ground and ACS are amongst those taking a stand

Oxford academics unite to condemn MP’s “creepy” letter

Conservative MP Christopher Heaton-Harris had written to universities asking for a list of tutors lecturing about Brexit

Revealed: how Richardson splashes the cash on flights, hotels, and hospitality

£69k has been spent on VC’s expenses since taking job

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