Sunday 12th 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.

Alco on call for 24-hour drinking

A new home delivery service, offering alcohol, cigarettes and condoms is set to begin trading.

Saucy Somerville demands striptease

JCR President John McElroy was mandated to perform a striptease.

Analysis: violence

Josh Rhodes argues that Oxford's violence is the result of lack of thought

New College network open to hackers

'Insecure’ booking system taken offline

Cardinal cock-up

Calls to paramedics, an insufficient number of security officers and overcrowding caused chaos at Cardinals' Cocktails.

St John’s told: "Grow Up"

Future of SJC Guest Dinners threatened.

Trinity fish murdered

Fish-pond poisoned with detergent by Balliol college students.

Brasenose college repeatedly trashed

Break-in at Frewin Court Annexe causes alarm.

University press officer dies in an accident

Carbon monoxide poisoning is believed to be the cause of death.

Poetry’s poisoned chalice

Nominations open for this year's Professorship

Oriel "sorry" for exchange antics

Oriel students admit drunkenness but deny assault.

Queen’s President pressured to resign again

Roberts criticises Provost's opposition to to his Presidency.

Student discovers heart-shaped galaxy

An Oxford graduate student has discovered what is thought to be the world’s first heart shaped galaxy.

Oxford scientists don’t need to chill

Oxford scientists have found a method of increasing the shelf life of vaccines.

Arrest at Kukui after phone thefts

A 27 year old man was arrested in Kukui nightclub in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

‘Sexbridge’ blog media sensation

Anonymous blogger speaks exclusively to Cherwell.

University proposes changes to fee payback

Oxford calls for end of 'expensive' subsidy to middle classes.

More protests over lapdancing plans

200 gather to voice their discontentment.

Eat your words, says Brasenose JCR

Student mandated to eat dictionary.

Ayalon: the aftermath

Mr Ayalon suggests policy change as a result of the incident.

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