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.

University denies freeze on student intake

Funding crisis prompts concern over places, but Oxford will continue to admit 3000 students per year.

Students launch anti-cuts campaign

Campaign releases reasonable wage figures for employers.

Poor JCRs £90,000 worse off

Investigation reveals striking disparities in JCRs' wealth.

Sikh Temple ordered to close

Future uncertain for last place of worship available to Sikhs in the city.

Oriel students form gleeful club

Students at Oriel are setting up their own glee club inspired by the popular TV show Glee.

Fraudulent LMH fresher sent down

A student forged parts of his UCAS form to secure a place at Oxford.

Meat Free Mondays – surely some misteak?

Three colleges have adopted the Meat Free Mondays concept.

Wadham bar prices rise in cash

Drinks prices in the Wadham bar have risen by up to 25 per cent for those paying in cash, after the college introduced a Bod Card payment system this term.

St Hilda’s says no to Potter motion

St Hilda's says no to Potter motion

Plane crash kills two

A light aircraft taking off from Oxford airport crashed close to Bladon at 2pm on Friday 15th of January.

OUSU in financial meltdown

Students' Union predicts £66K deficit for 2010/11

Plans for University to bail out OUSU

Baskerville has revealed his proposals to end affiliation fees.

Sledging Police cautioned

Thames Valley Police used shields as sledges.

Oxford’s elite: privately educated

Cherwell investigation finds that top positions are still dominated by privately educated students.

Union denies OxHub Free Rooms

Union votes not to renew agreement to allow OxHub to use rooms free of charge.

St Anne’s students catch intruder

Police have praised plucky undergrads for help in halting break-in.

Sleeping-bag queues for Jericho houses

North Oxford Property Services criticised for allocation system.

Ex-Oxford Professor appointed to the ACMD

Advisory council to be chaired by former Oxford pharmacologist

Peter’s rent strike over fire safety find

Peter's students delay payment of rent until college responds to concerns over fire safety.

Mephedrone: Oxford student drug use revealed

Cherwell investigation reveals students' use of drug as "study aid".

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