Thursday 23rd July 2026

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King Charles III inaugurates the Schwarzman Centre 

King Charles III officially opened the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities and unveiled a plaque to commemorate his visit.

Jacinda Ardern and eight others awarded with honorary degrees

The recipients include former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern; actress and theatre director Adjoa Andoh MBE; and literary critic and host of Finding Your Roots Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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.

Drunk students buy from Hassan, but cashew Hussein

Hassan says “mistakes happen” after customers pay rival kebab van owner Hussein

College denies telling students to use gender-neutral pronouns for God

The theological college Wycliffe Hall has denied claims it asked students to refer to God using gender neutral pronouns in an attempt to tackle...

Christ Church votes to create controversial new Staff Liaison Officer

The new JCR role has provoked concerns that scouts could be subject to unfair scrutiny

Revealed: Rowers in row with houseboat owners

Rowers claim to endure homophobic abuse, broken boats and thrown eggs at hands of houseboat owners

Applicants of colour still less likely to receive an Oxford offer

Just 45 black applicants were offered a place at Oxford University in 2016

‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaigners become Rhodes scholars

Two Cape Town University campaigners have been awarded Rhodes scholarships at Oxford

Oxford students join Women’s March against Trump

Around 100 Oxford students and residents travelled to London to protest against Trump and in defense of women's rights

J-Soc condemns decision to clear OULC members of anti-semitism

Two members of Oxford University Labour Club will face no action despite reports of “cultural problem” towards Jewish students

Wadham rejection letter goes viral

Exclusive: Tutor who interviewed applicant praises “spirited response to disappointment”

Exclusive: reports debunked, Varsity confirmed to go ahead

The Daily Mail had previously reported that the match was set to be cancelled

Protesters gather in Oxford against Trump’s inauguration

On Friday 20 January demonstrators assembled outside the Carfax tower in Oxford to protest the inauguration of the new President of the United States,...

OUSU condemn Trump presidency

On Wednesday evening, the Oxford University Students’ Union (OUSU) council voted to oppose the policy platform of President-Elect Donald Trump. The motion to oppose President-...

Breaking: Woman killed in “chemical incident” on Magdalen Road

A woman has been killed in a house on Magdalen Road in what Thames Valley Police are describing as a "fear for welfare" which...

Motion condemning NUS Vice President withdrawn from OUSU council after “conspiracy” claims

A motion put to Wednesday’s OUSU council to condemn Richard Brooks, the NUS Vice-President at the centre of an alleged plot to oust its...

Oxford future research hangs in balance after May’s Brexit speech

Theresa May suggests that the UK will “welcome” academic collaboration with Europe—but does little to allay academics’ fears

Exclusive: Squatters set to stay

“Strong indications” court will rule in favour of Iffley squatters remaining in temporary homeless shelter

Hertford accidentally distributes rejection letters

An email attachment was circulated containing the details of all unsuccessful applicants

Protesters gather outside court to battle Iffley Open House eviction

Around 50 demonstrators gathered outside Oxford Crown Court this morning to protest an eviction order against a group of squatters currently using a building...

Going to the pub is good for you, say Oxford researchers

New study claims evenings spent at a ‘local’ pub improve wellbeing and social interaction

Residents’ anger over Bullingdon “seven-day drinking culture”

Students blamed for “being sick and smashing bottles”

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