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.

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”.

Report into student employability

Report suggests that university degrees do not equip students for work

New Islamic Studies Centre

After nine year delay, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies set to open

New Robbery

Items stolen from New College JCR

Regent’s Roomshare Rethink

Regent’s Park College announces that male and female students can now share two person flats

Cult film stars speak at Balliol

Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero gave an unusual talk at Balliol on Monday afternoon

Said leadership course announced

Business School to offer a course for the UK Cabinet Office

Oxford Women to row on the Thames

The Women’s Boat Race will be held on the Thames alongside the Men’s race for the first time in 183 years

Union Treasurer suggests Brookes lifetime memberships

John Lee suggests that Oxford Brookes students should not be restricted to yearly membership

Complaints about proposal to name building after Thatcher

The Saïd Business school’s plan to name building after Margaret Thatcher sparks national debate

St Anne’s refuse to fly LGBTQ flag

Despite unanimous approval from JCR, St Anne's will not fly the rainbow flag in support of LGBT History Month

Student paid to get typhoid

Student at St Peter's to receive £3000 to take part in medical trial

Grant for biochemists

At least 30 doctoral students to benefit from £3 million Research Council grant

Oxford Memes

Oxford University memes page takes internet by storm

Green party opposes council’s Westgate plans

Oxford's Green Party suggest affordable housing would help the community and environment more than an expensive retail redevelopment

Graduate starter salaries rise

New figures suggest that the average graduate starter salary set to rise to £26,000

Cowley Road Carnival cancelled

Organisers choose to focus on other events instead this year

Hugh’s students complain about disciplinary measures

Students react against decanal system at St Hugh's

Oxford to host World Literacy Summit

University to host 300 world leaders for a four day summit on literacy

Mission Week backlash

Some students complain about 'excessive' promotion for OICCU 'This is Jesus' week

Council proposals upset kebab van owners

Mixed reactions as 'prohibited streets' are opened to licensed vendors

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