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.

Cambridge Say ‘Yes’ to NUS

Cambridge narrowly voted to remain affiliated with the NUS in a referendum called by the Cambridge University Student Union, Varsity reported this afternoon. Cambridge saw...

Building projects not worth it

A new study says large building projects don't improve education

Mortarboards deemed too dangerous to throw

Mortarboards to be photoshopped in at UEA after injury concerns

University staff strike over low pay

Staff at Oxford University and Oxford Brookes went on strike over the last couple of days

Christ Church JCR declares war on Brasenose

Christ Church JCR retaliate following mixed lacrosse cuppers controversy

Students to take stand against fee increases

Students support Jeremy Corbyn’s petition against the government increase in tuition fees

Nominations for NUS ‘In’ or ‘Out’ kickstart two weeks of campaigning

NUS referendum picks up as the campaigns have been chosen

Engines stolen from college rowing launches

IN THE EARLY HOURS of Monday 16th May, two Oxford colleges had their coaching launch engines stolen from Godstow. The thieves made away with around £5,000 worth...

Cambridge student union cuts print run for student paper

The Cambridge Student has stopped running print editions after CUSU pulled funding

Cambridge college refuses to drop “Orient Express” Ball theme

CLARE COLLEGE’S MAY Ball committee will maintain its ‘Orient Express’ theme despite criticism from students of cultural appropriation. This follows Trinity Hall College’s decision to drop the...

Details withheld from OULC antisemitism report

BARONESS ROYALL’S INQUIRY into the alleged antisemitism in the Oxford University Labour Club (OULC) found no evidence of “institutional antisemitism”, leading instead to a series of recommendations being made...

Christ Church breaks sanitation regulation by failing to provide bins

Students finally win proper sanitation bins after a year of fighting

Patten scrutinised for comment on quotas

The Chancellor’s comments on BME quotas sparked anger

Former OULC co-Chair kicked out of Labour

David Klemperer suspended from the Labour Party after nominating Harry Samuels as a Lib Dem candidate in recent elections

Yes To NUS Facebook likes soar in suspicious circumstances

Facebook likes on the Yes to NUS campaign page look unlikely to be genuine

No evidence of “institutional antisemitism” in Labour Club

Details of alleged individual instances of antisemitism in OULC controversially witheld from publication in Baroness Royall's report

Brexit would leave universities financially vulnerable

Loss of funding from the EU could hurt Oxford’s financial future

University tuition fees set to rise under new reforms

A White Paper was published revealing the possibility of another rise in tuition fees in the UK

Rees-Mogg debates EU at Trinity, doesn’t change minds

The MP participated in a debate at Trinity College to little avail against an overwhelmingly pro-EU audience

Qatar funds new scholarship

High level dignitaries from Qatar visited Somerville College to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to provide funding for at least four new Qatar Thatcher Scholarships. The guests were greeted...

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