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.

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.

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. 

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”.

Merton JCR to adopt tapir

Merton College pass JCR motion in favour of adopting 'exotic pig' instead of tortoise

Radcliffe Humanities officially opened

Radcliffe Humanities and footpaths in Radcliffe Observatory Quarter opened to the public

Colleges compete in Movember challenge

Several Oxford colleges are fundraising by growing moustaches for charity this November

Bodleian renovation continues

Reconstruction of Bodleian Library is well underway

Tutors stop students going on ski trip

University regulations prevent students leaving for Varsity Trip without permission.

Rival to Oxford Careers Service launches

University's career service faces competition after arrival of 'Career Matters'

Oxford Union ex-Presidents have 1 in 3 chance of being an MP

A study by the Oxford-affiliated 80,000 Hours think-tank shows Oxford PPEists who enter UK politics have around a 1 in 12 chance of becoming MPs

LGBTQ pioneer visits Oxford University

Kenyan gay activist gives speech at Oxford

Oxford investor criticises private equity

Private Equity 'can't pretend to be exceptional anymore'

Statistics suggest Oxford is more competitive than Cambridge

Latest admissions statistics show that there are fewer places per applicant at Oxford

Students to stay in Beirut

Despite the recent outbreaks of violence in Lebanon, there are no plans to evacuate Oxford University students studying there at the moment

Oxford supports vivisection

Oxford University joins campaign backing experimentation on live animals

Balliolites concerned over ball ticket price

A motion to halve ticket prices and end an opt-out system fails; however students pass motion to investigate financial aid

Magdalen students begin hall strike

Hall strike in full swing as students protest charges

Lodge strip club reopens pending hearing

High Court stays Council decision to deny strip club's license despite residents' complaints

Covered Market in trouble

Rent increases put pressure on businesses in Covered Market

Exeter passes motion to remove porn filter

JCR motion, which claims 'there is nothing wrong with pornography', pressures college to make porn sites accessible

Porter rescues bike

Bike returned to Hertford student by porter

Hugh Grant receives Honorary Fellowship

Love Actually actor is elected Honorary Fellow

Dean’s punishments cause outrage at Brasenose

Students view disciplinary actions following 'Matriculash' as disproportionate

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