Thursday 18th June 2026

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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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Potential new bipolar disorder treatment discovered

Oxford researchers have discovered that ebselen could be a safer replacement for lithium, the current treatment for the disorder

Assange controversy at Wadham and OUSU

Both student unions have formally condemned the Union's decision to invite Julian Assange to speak

BBC brings Stargazing to Oxford

The popular event and BBC television programme, Stargazing, returns to Oxford

Union in transparency drive

The Oxford Union is reforming it balloting system in order to increase the society's transparency

Sony boss gives £1 million to Merton

Sony chairman, Sir Howard Stringer, gives £1 million to Merton College to improve access

Suicide rates have increased since the recession

Statistics show an annual increase in suicides, particularly among women

Personal statements favour private school students

Study suggests that UCAS personal statements disadvantage lower-income applicants

Students to visit Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma

OUSU passes a motion to send a delegation of students from Oxford to Burma to visit Aung San Suu Kyi

Union drops Nick Griffin invitation

BNP leader's invitation to speak at gay parenting debate is rescinded by the Oxford Union. Union officials claim the invitation was made without permission.

Assange invite sparks protest

The Wikileaker, currently seeking sanctuary in Ecuador after rape allegations were made against him last year, is to address the Oxford Union. Meanwhile a Twitter war has arisen between Assange's mother and an Oxford student.

Oxford hits out at new international interview scheme

Home Office reveals that applicants who fails UK Border Agency interviews will risk losing university places

Study shows quitting smoking decreases stress

Researchers at Oxford, Cambridge and King’s College London, find a link between quitting smoking and a significant reduction in anxiety levels

Academics at Oxford are honoured

Five professors have been awarded honours, including CBEs, a knighthood and a damehood

Abramovich invests in Oxford company

Russian tycoon, Roman Abramovich recently invested more than £4.3 million into Oxford Catalysts.

Study shows hot chocolate is tastier in orange mugs

Oxford University researchers have found a link between the perceived taste of food and the dish it is served in.

Bodleian receives £1.2 million donation

National Heritage Fund contributes to the purchase of the archives of William Talbot, the inventor of photography

Ashmolean promises night with the Gods

The Ashmolean museum will be transformed into Mount Olympus for a night of classical myths and legends.

Port Meadow skyline fears

Concern continues that building developments will damage Port Meadow view

St Anne’s encourages dryathlon for Cancer Research UK

Students are being encouraged to forgo alcohol in January to raise money for Cancer Research UK, in St Anne's latest charity campaign.

Oxford don criticises admissions policy

Professor Miles Hewstone warns against an over-reliance on interviews during the admissions process
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