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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Jesus divided over women’s empowerment

JCR holds Extraordinary General Meeting over whether to hold a specific 'Women's Empowerment Day' ahead of Friday's referendum

Pimp speaks at Oxford Union with prostitute

Dennis Hof, a brothel owner from Nevada, speaks at the Union with one of his prostitutes, and argues for an 'Olympic 2012 brothel'

Hope for housing in St Clements

New project for controversial site which had previously angered residents, traders and the University

Charity shop robbed

Helen and Douglas House, a charity shop in Summertown, was targeted by thieves who stole approximately £500 worth of goods last week

Drag Race comes to Oxford

Oxford Pride's annual Drag Race takes place this weekend to raise awareness of LGBT issues in the cit.

Oxford students working with community

Oxford Student Consultancy works with Community Action Groups to gain valuable skills and assist local community

Worcester ‘lads’ on library tour

A group of forty students at Worcester are taking part in a tour around Oxford in personalised tour t-shirts as they revise for finals exams

Rule Britania is ‘against the monarchy’

New research has suggested that the song Rule Britannia is in fact a song opposing the Monarchy. It was previously believed to be in support of it

Eco Car entered into competition

A sleak, battery-powered car unveiled by researchers at Oxford University is entered into an Eco-marathon

LGBT dispute at New College

Students at New College change constitutional requirements for students running for LGBT reps after much debate

Oxford Maths graduates highest paid in country

Research shows that the average starting salary of an Oxford Maths graduate is higher than that of any other graduate in the country

Exeter JCR committee sing ‘Call Me Maybe’

An alteration to the Exeter JCR consitution demands that all members of the exec stand up and sing 'Call Me Maybe' before every JCR meeting

BBC boss ‘disturbed’ at number of Oxbridge employees

Mark Thompson, Director-General of the BBC, has expressed concern at the number of Oxbridge graduates occupying a large number of senior roles at the organisation

Schoolchildren scramble for pennies at Lincoln

Lincoln College celebrates Ascension Day by throwing pennies at schoolchildren, and giving Brasenose students free ivy ale

Research study reveals new insight into obesity

Academic annoyed by coverage of study in national press

Further charges in Oxford sex ring

Man arrested in Operation Bullfinch in March now charged with another two counts of raping a child, trafficking and sexual activity in the presence of a child

Oxford engineers unveil eco-car

Engineers from Oxford University have revealed an energy-efficient car designed to enter international competition

Students pledge 10% of future earnings

A group of undergraduates has pledged 10% of their future earnings to charities in a national program known as 'Giving What We Can.'

Bionic eye created

Researchers at Oxford have helped to implant the first electronic retina into blind patients in the UK

Oxford students among first to compete at Olympic Stadium

Students make history at annual British Universities & Colleges Sport Outdoor Athletic Championships held for the first time at the stadium in East London
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