Saturday 11th 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 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.

No confidence in SEH bursar

A motion of No Confidence in Teddy Hall's bursar was passed unanimously by the college's JCR last Sunday.

Holywell protesters speak up for refugees

Oxford students gathered on Wednesday night to protest against the treatment of refugees in Britain.

Keble boys cause college ruckus

Keble College rugby team are facing disciplinary action after wreaking havoc at St Peter's College during a crew date.

Cullen to preside over the Union

Stuart Cullen has been voted on Friday to be the next president of the Oxford Union.

First disabled actor on Eastenders to go to Oxford

The first disabled actor on Eastenders is to play an Oxford student in the soap.

Oxford don calls on Queen

An Oxford professor has urged the Queen to use her powers to call an election if Gordon Brown resigns from office.

Oxford graduate in Big Brother house

Oxford graduate and entrepreneur Freddie Fisher was one of the 16 contestants to enter the Big Brother house last Thursday.

80-year-old infiltrates gardens

An 80-year-old banned for life from Oxford Botanic Garden defied officials by sneaking into the gardens in disguise.

Students remember Tiananmen

Oxford Amnesty International group organised a march and silent vigil last Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Students unite against fascism

Protesters on Cornmarket street staged a demonstration against the British National Party.

Oxford students hire private tutors

The number of Oxford students hiring private tutors has increased sharply over the past two years

Wadham student attacked in spate of muggings

A Wadham PPEist was among five victims of a violent robbery spree in Iffley.

Oxford fails to meet state school quota

The University has criticised government benchmarks after it once again failed to meet targets on state school candidates.

OUSU in funding crisis

OUSU has made a loss of £41,000, putting the student union at risk of a disasterous financial shortfall.

OUSU divided over OxHub partnership

OUSU figures have clashed over a plan to affiliate the Student Union with the Oxford Hub charity.

Members suspended after OUCA’s racist hustings

Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) has been rocked by the allegations of racism with two members of the association already suspended from the National Conservative party.

Oxford stays with Labour

Local elections have seen Labour triumph in Oxford despite a poor showing nationwide.

An insecure Union?

A security crisis at the Oxford Union has seen the society plagued by thefts, intrusions, and assault

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