Thursday 18th June 2026

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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.

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”.

Memorial scholarship to be created after LMH student dies

A scholarship for African students has been set up in memory of an LMH student who recently died.

Bullingdon deny ASBO claims

Members of the Bullingdon Club have denied the proctor's claim that they were threatened with an anti-social behaviour order by police.

Iwu found to be in breach of OUSU standing orders

A complaints committee has ruled President Lewis Iwu to have breached the Student Union's standing orders.

Man jailed after Bodleian bomb hoax

A man has been jailed for 8 months for pretending to have planted a bomb in the Bodleian Library.

Mathematical formula predicts whether love will last

An Oxford University professor has constructed a formula that can calculate whether newly-married couples will divorce

Parliamentary visit raises student hackles

Students have accused a parliamentary select committee of misunderstanding Oxford's admissions process

Professor Hawking to recover from infection

Professor Stephen Hawking is expected to make a full recovery from chest infection.

New position in the Union

Oxford Union introduced a new junior officer position to ensure long-term development.

Jail for youths who attacked student

Two teenagers were jailed yesterday for a total of 16 years for attacking an Oxford student.

Oxford overpower Tabs in 155th Boat Race

Oxford have claimed a solid victory in the 2009 University Boat Race.

Students condemn rise in Uni fees

Oxford students have joined the national outcry against the possibility of tuition fee hikes.

Oxford Uni says no to A* grade

The University will not demand the new grade as part of its admissions criteria

Swindon site to house Bod’s books

The Bodleian Library has bought a site in Swindon to store up to 8 million low-use books

Oxford first for research funds

Oxford has been granted more than any other institution in the latest round of government funding.

Ex-Oxford paedophile jailed

A former Oxford scientist has been convicted of sexual assault and the possession of a library of child pornography.

Oxford donor offers up to $50m

A technology entrepreneur has said he will match up to $50m of donations for the university's Oxford Thinking campaign.

Let teens sleep, says Oxford don

An Oxford scientist has said he believes teenagers' tendency to linger in bed has biological causes.

Suicide risk increases with exposure

Workplace suicides increase the risk of people killing themselves, researchers have found

Police say Hertford Fire still under investigation

Police have confirmed that they are still treating last term's second fire at Hertford as a possible case of arson

Morris dancing comes to Oxford

A new exhibition is opening soon about Morris dancing

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