Monday 13th July 2026

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King Charles III inaugurates the Schwarzman Centre 

King Charles III officially opened the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities and unveiled a plaque to commemorate his visit.

Jacinda Ardern and eight others awarded with honorary degrees

The recipients include former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern; actress and theatre director Adjoa Andoh MBE; and literary critic and host of Finding Your Roots Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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.

Animals rights protests rumble on

Vere Harmsworth Library closed due to animal rights protest on Saturday

Hi Lo owner goes to court

Owner of popular Jamaican eatery charged with attacking a customer

All the President’s men

Cherwell looks closer at Michelle Obama's security entourage

Michelle Obama speaks at Christ Church, Oxford

The First Lady discusses the importance of education, 'believing in yourself' and life in the White House, during a historic visit to Oxford

Road related rage

Locals enraged at university's plans to cut through Green Belt region

Scientist’s cancer test breakthrough

Oxford scientists develop a new test to screen a rare cancer

Corpus tortoises lose to Jesus

The annual Corpus Christi Tortoise Fair raised over £2000 for charity, with the two home competitors losing out to Tilly of Jesus College

US First Lady to visit Oxford

Michelle Obama is to talk to schoolgirls about the value of higher education at Christ Church College

Outrage over students ‘handpicked’ for chalet

Balliol students demand a more transparent selection process for chalet holidays

Dons damn David Willetts

177 dons sign motion of no confidence in the Universities Minister David Willetts

Not fine by me

A Cherwell investigation discovers very different college decanal systems and some unusual deanings

Rent raises threaten students

Exeter announces dramatic rent increases for forthcoming year

Student Satisfaction Surveyed

Only 49% of international students are satisfied with the availability of financial support in Oxford, says a recently published survey

From RAGs to Riches

RAG's fundraising efforts pay off as they smash last year's total

Professor in world championships

Oxford professor reaches semi finals international rock-paper-scissor using maths

Definitely not just hot air

Hundreds of mysterious balloons appeared around Oxford city centre on Tuesday morning around the RadCam and many colleges

Cambridge hails A*s

OUSU opposes claims that the new A* grade facilitates access

OUSU damns rent

OUSU's 'Rent is too damn high' campaign draws support from US presidential candidate

Battel at Queens

Students express anger over battels rebate confusion

‘A disaster for social mobility’

Oxford unites to condemn latest admissions proposals to introduce extra places for higher fees

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