Wednesday 17th 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”.

OULC decide election on a coin toss

A dead heat in the OULC election for the Trinity co-chairs ends in a dead heat

Tolkein rejected for the Nobel prize

Released documents reveal the Nobel jury's criticism of author's prose

Magdalen receives rejection letter

Law applicant complains that the college failed to meet her standards

New Year’s charity drive

Students pledge to give up luxuries in aid of Oxford based charity 'Giving what we can'

St John’s tutor bailed

Dr Devinder Sivia has been granted bail while police await further post mortem results following the death of Professor Steve Rawlings

Oxford student survives storm

Oxford student has lucky escape as her house is crushed by a tree

Mass resignation at St Hilda’s MCR

Seven members of St Hilda's MCR executive committee resign following alleged clashes with college administration.

Councillor’s comments cause backclash from residents

Tony Brett criticises residents for 'offensive' complaints, prompting upset

St John’s officially Fairtrade

College commits to living wage and achieves Fairtrade status.

Birmingham University Injunction

Birmingham University obtains injunction against protesting students

Corpus Christi cans OxStu

Corpus passes a motion to unsubscribe from the Oxford Student, following articles involving their members

Oddbins to close

A popular central Oxford drinks shop is set to close in the coming months

Club night re-Shuffle

New club night company, set up to rival Varsity Events, has taken control of Lava Ignite and Wahoo.

St Peter’s professor found dead

Staff and students pay tribute to respected Physics professor as police investigate suspected murder

22% of Oxford children in poverty

Startling statistics reveal differences in levels of child poverty around Oxford

Party Patrol

An Oxford City Councillor has proposed a scheme to control noise levels

Stephen Hawking celebrates 70th

One of Britain's finest scientists celebrates a birthday milestone against the odds and takes the opportunity to reflect on his time studying at Oxford.

Oxford researchers discover Hasselhoff crab

Teams led by Oxford University and Southampton have discovered a lost world of previously unknown creatures living miles under the Southern Ocean.

Oxford Professor of Poetry knighted

Geoffrey Hill, Oxford's Professor of Poetry and eminent literary critic, receives a knighthood in New Year's Honours List

Crewdating guide tells freshers how to achieve ‘success’

Rugby team employs guide to maximise their chances on crewdates

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