Thursday 18th June 2026

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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.

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.

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. 

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”.

Swine flu breaks out across the University

Swine flu and freshers' flu make many students bedridden.

Students targeted in violent attacks

Three separate violent attacks occur during Freshers' week.

Private schools dominate top Universities

Report shows Oxford one of few top Universities where state school numbers are up.

‘Tab Totty’ angers Cambridge Women’s Union

Cambridge's new tabloid magazine has been offended feminists.

Garett named Professor of Broadcast Media

The producer who brought 'Hustle' to our screens to lecture in Oxford

Oxford drops PPP

Philosophy, Physiology and Psychology course to be replaced by a Biomedical Sciences course.

Juggling increases your brain power

Oxford scientists study shows increase of 5% in white matter for jugglers.

Campaigners challenge colleges over unethical investments

Anti-arms campaigners graffiti colleges ahead of the socially responsible investment review.

Mertonians hit by rent hike

Merton rents have been upped 12% this year due to a deal struck four years ago

Pakistani students refused visas

Students waiting for UK visas prevented from taking up their places at Oxford.

The outsider: Andrew Hamilton

Cherwell interview new Vice Chancellor, Andrew Hamilton

Oxford slips down the international league table

UCL have overtaken Oxford in Times-QS University rankings

Hood declares Oxford facilities "unfit for purpose"

The ex-Vice-Chancellor has expressed grave concern about University Finances in his outgoing speech

JCR Presidents unite against Queen’s SCR

30 throw support behind Nathan Roberts after his forced resignation for getting a 2:2 in his prelims.

Baskerville has "nothing to hide"

Cherwell talks exlusively to OUSU's new President in his first official interview.

Tories back disgraced Oxford Conservatives

The affiliation comes despite the racism scandal last trinity. The move has provoked outrage among the student population.

Asbestos find displaces St Peter’s finalists

Renovations delayed due to complications over planning permission

Union staff under fire for unauthorised purchases

Staff purchased and installed a security system without the permission of the President

Lib Dems lash out at Labour’s landlord accreditation scheme

The Party accuses the council of weakening proposals

Oxford residents object to "Studentification"

Oxford residents gathered last week to call for a halt to the rise of "student ghettos" in the city.

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