Thursday 18th June 2026

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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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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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French aristocrats trapped in Oxford by conman

French court sentences Thierry Tilly to 8 years in jail for convincing a family of aristocrats that their lives were in danger

Academics criticise bank regulations

Academics, including Prof Alan Morrison of the Saïd Business School, call for financial regulations 'U-turn'

‘Eton of the East End’ pushes for Oxbridge acceptances

London Academy of Excellence focuses on getting students into Russell Group universities

Kensal Rise Library to be turned into flats

Campaigners protest against All Souls' decision to sell library

University Chancellor calls for radical overhaul of the BBC

Lord Patten, Chairman of the BBC Trust and Oxford University Chancellor suggests structural overhaul of the BBC following the resignation of Director General George Entwistle.

Oxford Rape Crisis Centre granted £10,000

Award winning Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre Lottery receives grant

Christ Church Regatta in jeopardy

Dangerous river conditions may prevent Christ Church regatta from going ahead

LGBTQ name reshuffle rejected

Motion to change LGBTQ to BGLQT is rejected at OUSU council.

Oxford University Royal Navy Unit sells poppies

Members of the University's Navy Unit support the Royal British Legion

Oxford JCRs consider boycotting Sky TV

Oxford colleges unite against Sky's high prices

Mark Thompson delivers Oxford lectures

Ex-BBC director-general Mark Thompson has been giving lectures at St Peter's College in his role as Visiting Professor in Rhetoric and the Art of Public Persuasion.

Twitter mentions predict Obama win

Oxford University researchers calculate twitter mentions of Obama and Romney in the US, finding 22,000 more for Obama.

RON wins St John’s JCR President election

Nominations are reopened after presidential candidates fail to gain enough votes

Potter Society holds Sorting Ceremony

The Harry Potter Society's second annual sorting deemed a success with 100 members attending

Council awarded living wage certification

Living Wage Foundation confirms that Oxford City Council plays staff living wage

Oxbridge applications rise

Record numbers of students apply for Oxbridge

‘The New Snow Trip’ opens to all

The trip, open to all University students for the first time, hopes to become a 'fresh' alternative to existing trips

Regent’s students alarmed by intruder

Students shocked after a break-in to the third floor of Regent's Park on Tuesday

Housing campaign gathers pace

Letting agencies are put under pressure to withhold properties until after Christmas

Wadham runs sponsored knit

Wadham's SU Women's Officer lead knitting challenge.
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