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.

Oxford’s clubbing monopoly criticised

Critics claim that the OUSU-backed merger of two events promotion companies has limited the choices of Oxford students.

Funding cuts threaten homeless centre

Council report recommends funding cuts to homeless centres in the city.

Khan visits the Oxford Union

Imran Khan, a leading political figure in Pakistan, spoke at the Union this Tuesday.

Baroness Greenfield sacked

Oxford professor Susan Greenfield was controversially removed from her post as director of the Royal Institute.

Fat bums beat fat tums

Oxford research has revealed that fat around your bum and thigh protects against heart disease and diabetes.

Oriel goes carbon neutral

Oriel is the first Oxford college attempting to become carbon neutral.

Berlin Philharmonic visits Oxford

Berlin Philharmonic set to visit Oxford in May.

St Catz porter resigns claiming discrimination

A senior member of staff has been accused of Islamophobia.

Barman slams college management

Fired Wadham barman claims 'harassment'.

Homophobia allegations after LawSoc ball

Student discharged after spending a night in a cell.

Ex-Oxford Professor appointed Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Ex-Oxford Professor Les Iversen has been appointed Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs to the government.

Oxford RAG is failing to raise

Oxford RAG lags behind equivalents at other universities.

Brasenose left in limbo after the room ballot

30 students do not know where they will live next year.

University in the red

Oxford University records a deficit for the first time in over 20 years.

Finals still favour white men

New statistics reveal disability and ethnicity gaps, while the gender gap remains.

Flag protesters convicted

Oxford students charged with criminal damage after defacing a Canadian flag.

Disabled Romanian orphan wins place at Oxford

The eighteen-year-old received an offer from Keble College.

Loans fiasco leads to resignations

SLC directors resign after inquiry criticises the company for "conspicuous failure".

£135m more cuts to Higher Ed budget

Class sizes set to grow as money is taken from teaching to fill the funding gap.

Students angered by Spotify ban

Popular music service is banned by the University.

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