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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.

Christianity Finals papers no longer obligatory

Oxford’s Theology course has been renamed and redesigned, with students no longer obliged to study Christianity after prelims

OO admins apologise for “Purge”

Following the changes that have been made in discussion rules for the Open Oxford group supporting free speech on Facebook, admin Ash MQ published...

Shop until you really drop: Pint Shop comes to Oxford

Cambridge beer specialist Pint Shop prepares to open an Oxford pub on George Street

Open Oxford goes into meltdown

Created as an online space for members of the University to discuss their views of sensitive or controversial issues, Open Oxford now faces difficulties...

University announces new college

Largely the conception of a wealthy donor, the college will be the home for students with 'special talents'

Oxford Muslim leaders condemn Lahore attacks

The leaders of Oxford's Muslim community respond to the Easter bombings in Pakistan

Oxford least affordable city in the UK

Lloyd's ranks Oxford at the top of their list of the most expensive cities in England

Blavatnik School and Cabinet Office partner up

The Blavatnik School of Government and UK Cabinet Office have announced a new plan to try to improve social outcomes

Mass brawl on Broad Street

Police cordon off Broad Street following serious injury to one of the people involved in the brawl

Oxford first for humanities in latest global rankings

The University maintains its high standards in the humanities according to the latest QS global ranking by subject

Oxford-Cambridge rail link reaches next stage

The government is backing the reopening of a direct rail link between the two cities

St Hilda’s choose architect for extension project

The college has announced the designation of London studio Gort Scott for its Cowley Place extension

NUS motion against gay men’s rep

The National Union of Students has questioned the need for LGBTQ+ gay men's reps as well as the appropriate usage of safe spaces

Students march to protest Donald Trump

Hundreds of students have expressed interest in a march on May 1 protesting Donald Trump's candidacy for President of the United States

Oxford fourth for student experience

Oxford rises one place in the Times Higher Education Student Experience rankings

Vincent’s Club ends gender exclusivity

The 153-year-old sports club for Oxford Blues voted last week to remove the word 'male' from its constitution

Saïd blacklisted by Barclays bank

The founding benefactor of the Saïd Business School and his associated charity, The Saïd Foundation, have been blacklisted by Barclays

Corbyn coming to Oxford

Oxford Labour announces rally with Labour Party leader at the end of March

Cambridge college criticised for Japan-themed ball

Criticism of Trinity Hall's 'Tokyo to Kyoto' ball follows controversy over college ball themes in Oxford

Oxford professor wins Abel Prize for Fermat’s Last Theorem

Mathematics fellow Sir Andrew Wiles wins Abel Prize after solving 300-year-old mystery

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