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”.

Prime Minister visits Labour Club

Gordon Brown visits members of Oxford University Labour Club to congratulate on success of council elections.

Oxford cavers call out spanish rescue team

Members of Oxford Cave Club rescued in Spanish mountains

Tariq Ramadan the new Islamic Studies Chair

Top academic appointed as Chair of Islamic Studies at Oxford

Oxford scientists discover transparent aluminium

Oxford scientists working in Hamburg claim to have discovered transparent aluminium with the use of laser technology.

Tories’ uni lives captured by Channel 4

A drama about David Cameron and Boris Johnson's time at Oxford University has been commissioned by Channel 4.

Oxford tuition fees set to soar above £7000

The price of an Oxford education could double with fees predicted to rise above £7000 by 2013.

Applications to Oxford up by 12.5%

Oxford University has once again seen a rise in the number of applicants for its courses.

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Union bans OUCA hustings in Frewin Court

The Oxford Union society has banned the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) from holding hustings or any in-camera events in the Union buildings.

Oxford choir in Harry Potter movie

The Choir of Queen's College recorded a song for the soundtrack of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'.

Frayn named the next Professor of Theatre

Playwright Michael Frayn will take up the post of Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catz.

Oxford academics honoured by the Royal Society

Four Oxford academics have won recognition from the Royal Society for the excellence of their work.

Oxford banker falls to death

Anjool Malde, an Oxford graduate and city banker, fell to his death last week as he jumped from the rooftop of a restaurant in London.

Swine flu fears cause further cancellations

Two Oxbridge teaching camps to China have been cancelled following concerns over swine flu.

New healthcare centre for the university

Oxford University has announced plans for a new £8m research centre that will provide personalised healthcare.

Oxford Union plans memorial event for Jackson

The Oxford Union is planning to host a memorial talk in honour of Michael Jackson.

Vegetarians less likely to suffer from cancer

Vegetarians are 12% less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, according to research carried out at Oxford University.

University ups swine flu alert to red

Oxford University has upped its swine flu alert status to the red 3 phase, as second student at Oxford falls ill.

Oxford student arrested in Iran

Fears are growing for the safety of an Oxford University student arrested two weeks ago as he was trying to leave Iran.

Mood nightclub to be closed

Mood Music Cocktail Bar, a popular George Street nightspot, is forced to close following the revocation of its licence by the Oxford City Council.

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