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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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Corpus triumphs in University Challenge

Corpus Christi has won this year's University Challenge after beating the University of Manchester by 275 points to 190 in Monday's grand final.

Gordon Brown to deliver Romanes lecture

Number 10 has confirmed that Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be giving the auspicious Romanes lecture in Oxford on Friday.

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Suspected brothel raided on Marston Road

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Student survey slams Oxford nightlife

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Oxford atheists found national movement

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Gormley statue placed without planning permission

A seven foot statue has been erected on the roof of Exeter College, despite it lacking planning permission.

Hilda’s forced to abandon Ball theme

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Row over room benefits for St John’s JCR reps

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Protest against Uni ‘war crimes’

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SPEAK protester sentenced to 10 years

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OUSU Gaza motion defeated

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Union attacked in charity profits scandal

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Oxford Union holds “This House Believes the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam” Debate

Home Office proposes doubling of Campsfield capacity

New Oxford campaign seeks to demystify genetic and neurological conditions using animations

Twelve Oxford Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

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