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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Students demonstrate in protest against new Spanish king

Spanish republicans marched through Oxford on Monday following abdication of Spanish king

University to update harassment policy following OUSU talks

Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education confirms that harassment policy will be updated to include sexual violence alongside new plans for a harassment support office

Hertford MCR and JCR Presidents living rent free

An ongoing debate at Hertford over the provision of free rooms to the MCR and JCR presidents has generated discussion

Petting zoo for Pembroke and Christ Church students

Students enjoy a day of furry and non-furry fun to ease finalists' nerves during exams

Equalities Officer criticises Stuart Hall omission

University criticised after declining to mention the death of almunus Stuart Hall in media bulletin

Exeter offers catering charge concessions

Governing Body outlines alternative options to £840 catering charge after student campaign and hall boycott last term ahead of student vote next week

Students and residents unite in fossil fuel divestment rally

Organisations including Oxford University Fossil Free and People & Planet have joined forces in a rally to raise awareness for fossil fuel divestment campaigns

So what are the rules then?

In light of the C+ investigation into fines around Oxford, we had a close look at some of the rules which govern the daily lives of students

Fines: Where does the money go?

As part of this week's C+ investigation, we wonder where some colleges put the money they recoup from students.

Investigation: Fines and punishment in Oxford

This week's C+ investigation tackles the emotive issue of fines, should students be forced to pay for indiscipline?

Shadow minister to discuss HE funding with University

The Shadow Minister for Universities, Science and Skills Liam Byrne is set to discuss the possibility of variable fees with University officials

Students Loans Company criticised over data breaches

The ICO has reported several incidents where student data was accidentally sent to the wrong people by the Student Loans Company

Sullivan escapes vote of no confidence

Oxford Union votes to drop a motion of no confidence in President Ben Sullivan

Cherwell live tweet the #UnionNoCon debate

The Oxford Union is debating a No Confidence motion against President Ben Sullivan tonight

Christ Church students face eviction during ball

Christ Church JCR has protested against the college's decision to move students, including finalists, out of their rooms during the ball for undisclosed 'security reasons'

Support grows for fossil fuels divestment campaign

More JCRs voice support for 'Fossil Free' ahead of a divestment rally this weekend

OUSU ban advertising of LIFE

Anti-abortion charity LIFE has denounced OUSU's decision to ban them from advertising in OUSU material

New College considers scrapping Human Sciences

New College JCR challenges governing body's proposal to stop offering Human Sciences

Oxford research finds that fruit flies think before acting

Neuroscientists' research into the thought processes of fruit flies provides insight into human cognition

Mental illnesses lower life expectancy more than smoking

Oxford researchers have discovered that mental illnesses can reduce life expectancy more than heavy smoking
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