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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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Old Tom foolery at Matriculation

Pranks and entertainment by second and third years during Matriculation.

No appeal for Queen’s ex-pres

Nathan Roberts will not be allowed to appeal after being forced to drop his JCR presidency due to low prelims marks

Keeping Tabs

Cherwell's new weekly round-up of news from Cambridge

Freshers’ Rep still out of pocket

JCR Freshers' Rep funded much of Freshers' week and has yet to be paid back

Oxford most charitable city

The average Oxford resident donates more than in any other city

New College Lane Mugging

More details on the violent incident in freshers' week

Grad places stretched to breaking point

Graduate acceptance rates at Oxford have plummeted from 45% to 30%.

Christ Church nurse dies

Mrs Jan Undary passed away after a car crash on Wednesday

Wadham vote against ‘Comrades’

A motion calling for SU emails to begin "Dear Comrades" has ben defeated

St John’s beats Merton in Norrington

The Norrington table has been revised.

Union’s triple crown

The Union has won the British, European and world debating championships.

Bar Risa closes

The night club has closed after owners Jongleurs went into liquidation last Tuesday.

Students welcome inquiry into the loans fiasco

OUSU and suffering Oxford students have welcomed an "overdue" government inquiry announced this week into the Student Loans Company (SLC).

‘Operation Confidence’ is launched by the police

A campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour was launched this week by Thames Valley Police.

Scientists influence the memory of fruit flies

Scientists are now able to directly influence the memory of fruit flies.

Lectures – Kukui – The Alps?

Oxford airport has announced its first international flights plan.

Students set a challenge for Oxford’s leaders

Students call on the University body to cut carbon emissions.

Local anger at student eateries

Students keep filthy restaurants in business.

Oxymoron banned from Freshers’ Fair

Leaflets made by the student-run publication The Oxymoron were confiscated and banned from Freshers' Fair last week.

Oxford dispel interview myths

Sample questions clear up confusion over interviews.

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