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.
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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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Church history tutor knighted

Oxford Professor's outstanding contribution to Church History recognised in the New Year's Honours List

Breakthrough in Oxford malaria research

Team of researchers at Oxford University develop new malaria vaccine, which is labelled 'very exciting.'

Bod’s book switch completed on schedule

The seven millionth book has been transferred to Swindon, as part of the Bod's continuing redevelopment

Students targeted by student loan scams

Oxford students are among those who have received fraudulent emails asking students to verify or update their personal details

Highest black student intake for ten years

Latest figures reveal that the application and acceptance rates for black students have increased significantly this year although students from ethnic minorities remained hugely under-represented.

Universities widen entrance criteria

An increasing number of universities, including Oxford, are using information on applicants' social class, parental education or school performance as part of the admissions process.

Oriel’s honours

The flag of Gibraltar is flown over Oriel College to honour the newly elected chief-minister who was a member of the college in the 1990s.

Very long life for Very Short Introductions

Oxford University Press celebrate the upcoming release of their 300th book in the Very Short Introduction series alongwith their first app.

Oxford remembers Christopher Hitchens

Following Christopher Hitchens' death last week, past and present students of his alma mater Balliol remember the notable and notorious political writer and broadcaster.

Oxford students branded ‘boring’ after latest Varsity trip

Oxford students revert to stereotypical reputation in scandal-free ski-trip, which this year did not feature the infamous 'Valley Rally'

Oxford University Press to reprint controversial essay

Campaigners welcome OUP's decision to reproduce texts which have proven controversial for Hindu students

Theology Faculty to undergo name change

One of Oxford’s oldest departments has made plans to change its name to better describe its 21st Century identity

Oxford unveils plans for £800m science area

University plans dramatic redevelopment of science facilities with the aim of keeping Oxford at the forefront of scientific research

New College moves to protect its name

New College applies for trademark status, ahead of rival bid by private university The New College of the Humanities

Test errors impede History applications

Prospective History students informed late about Oxford interviews, following a mix-up by HAT examiners at the History Faculty

Government sought place at Oxford for Gaddafi’s son

Foreign Office officials approached Oxford over Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s admission for graduate study despite his lack of the necessary academic qualifications

Oxford University Press under pressure

Oxford University Press India under scrutiny from petitioners regarding discontinued publication of potentially controversial essay

Privacy Row Rages On

Campaign Group Big Brother Watch calls upon Oxford City Council to scrap plans to implement audio-enabled CCTV in taxis, following recent court ruling

Oxide radio stopped due to misuse

Oxford student radio station forced to halt broadcasting after presenters’ careless use of equipment

It’s snow joke

Students warned about record lack of snow for Varsity Trip as experienced skiers are refunded for their additional pass
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