Wednesday 22nd 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.

OUSU oppose cuts to student grants

Motion passed at Council to mandate opposition to grant cuts

Police seize 150 copies of No Offence magazine

150 copies of controversial student publication confiscated by authorities outside Freshers' Fair

OUSU opposes cuts to student grants

Motion passes at Council to mandate opposition to grant cuts

Poaching and periods: in praise of silicon

Beth Potter extols on the surprisingly important role silicon plays in her day-to-day existence

Entz threat sobers Catz students

Multiple students overindulge as Dean issues warning to JCR

Cambridge Union’s Julian Assange invitation sparks outrage

A referendum has been called and the Cambridge Union Women’s Officer has resigned, having been left unconsulted

Tinie Tempah to headline Varsity Trip 2015

Cherwell reveals the headline act for this year's ski trip

Annie Teriba to resign all political posts

Anti-racism campaigner will step down from all positions after admitting to a non-consensual sex act

Oxford University best in Europe

The University of Oxford ranked second in the world

Protests over new NHS contracts

Anger in Oxford over “unsafe” junior doctor terms

Football fans in city centre disorder

Several arrests made prior to Oxford-Swindon derby

St John’s lost in a hedge-row

John’s faces £250k legal bill after hedge dispute

Oxford receives £200m EIB loan

European Investment Bank loans largest ever sum to University

Oxford University Hospitals granted foundation trust status

Four hospitals in Oxford have been awarded NHS foundation trust status, a title held by only 152 hospitals across the UK

Lincoln bans spirits during freshers’

Lincoln College bans spirits from being served at Entz-run events during Freshers' Week

Oxford Conservative abused by online trolls

Christ Church student attacked following viral Owen Jones Guardian interview

OUSU bans ‘No Offence’ materials from Freshers’ Fair

OUSU has banned the distribution of the new student publication at the university freshers' fair over its alleged sexist, transphobic and ableist content

Researchers honoured for Ebola crisis work

An international team of researchers has received medals at an Oxford ceremony in recognition of their work to tackle the Ebola epidemic in West Africa

Hundreds attend ‘Refugees Welcome in Oxford’ rally

As the number of refugees coming to Europe increases, hundreds of Oxonians demonstrate for the UK Government to 'do more'

Oxford students barred from Labour leadership election

The vetting process of the Labour Party's internal election, designed to keep out 'entryists', has affected prominent Oxford left-wingers, provoking heavy criticism

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