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Oxford Union holds “This House Believes the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam” Debate

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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New Oxford campaign seeks to demystify genetic and neurological conditions using animations

A new educational campaign developed by the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford aims to make neurodevelopmental disorders easier to understand through a series of animated videos.

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Twelve Oxford Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

Twelve University of Oxford researchers have been elected as fellows to the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences. They join a cohort of 90 scientific researchers elected this year from around the world who specialise in fields ranging from “astronomy and cancer research to mathematics and biotechnology”.

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HIV breakthrough discovered

Oxford researchers help discover that a 48-week course of antiretroviral medication taken in the early stages of HIV infection slows the damage to the immune system and delays the need for long term treatment

Joke JCR motion passed to provide lube

Pembroke students vote in favour of a joke motion to provide lubricant to JCR members.

Carbon Rod runs for NUS President

Inspired by an episode of The Simpsons, an inanimate carbon rod is running for NUS Presidency

Endeavour being filmed in Oxford

Endeavour, a prequel to Morse focussing on Morse as a young detective in the 1960's, is currently being filmed on location in Oxford.

Somerville and New face building problems

New College is undergoing its first major refurbishments since the 1960's, and the way in which accommodation is allocated to year groups is under review. At Somerville, construction work is coming to an end after delays and inconvenience to students

Somerville votes in favour of new tortoise

Somerville JCR passes a motion to purchase a college tortoise

Oxford hosts European Integration Conference

The conference, hosted by the Oxford German Forum Society, featured key practitioners and explored the challenges facing the EU.

Oxford sex ring trial begins

Details of the case against Oxford residents accused of sexually abusing under-age girls are revealed in court

Postgraduate applicant sues St Hugh’s

St Hugh's College has been accused of selecting postgraduate students 'on the basis of wealth' and 'discriminating' against those without adequate funds.

Flanders and Swann: A Modern Duo?

William Pimlott talks to Tim Fitzhigham, one half of a duo staging a revival of Flanders and Swann

Postgraduate funding crisis worsens

Rising postgraduate fees increases concerns over access and funding across British universities, including Oxford, where a Â£100m campaign has been launched

Griffin protest outside Oxford Union

Protesters assemble against the absent Nick Griffin outside the Oxford Union, after the BNP chairman's threat to attend Thursday's gay parenting debate.The Union retracted its invitation to Griffin earlier this week

Pakistan Society criticised for Galloway talk

The Oxford Feminist Network protests against George Galloway’s appearance, citing his previous references to allegations facing Julian Assange

Geo-tagged tweets map where football fans live

Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute explore links between geo-coded tweets and the location of football fans.

Regent’s Park’s naked Bod Quad Run

Students from the College ran through Oxfords wearing only their commoner's gowns

24-hour novel challenge at St John’s

Two St John's students succeeded in their challenge of writing a novel in twenty-four hours

Professors have least stressful jobs

Research has found that professors are have the least stressful careers

New research centre to be built on hospital demolition site

The University plans to demolish hospital buildings in Headington to build a new research facility

Cornmarket Canada protest

Campaigners against bill threat to First Nations people

Regent’s receives Â£500,000 to digitise baptist books

Regent's Park College has been awarded half a million pounds from the Heritage Lottery Fund to digitise its collection of baptist books.

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Oxford Union holds “This House Believes the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam” Debate

Home Office proposes doubling of Campsfield capacity

New Oxford campaign seeks to demystify genetic and neurological conditions using animations

Twelve Oxford Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

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