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”.

Students injured in Turl Street brawl

A fight between notorious rival colleges, Jesus and Exeter, has left students injured and bicycles broken.

OUSU Gaza motion fails

After a four and half hours of debate, OUSU council has voted to abandon its controversial motion on the Israel conflict

Students attack college welfare ‘lottery’

Disturbing disparities have emerged in the quality of welfare and pastoral care provided by different colleges.

Corpus thrash Exeter in University Challenge

Corpus Christi beat Exeter University 350-15

Teenager confesses to student attack

A man has confessed to carrying out a brutal attack on an Oxford student.

Council spot checks on club fire safety

Oxfordshire Fire Services is making surprise visits to clubs this week to check their safety procedures.

Fire breaks out at Oxford cinema

A fire broke out on the Odeon cinema on George Street.

Exeter JCR motion to ban kissing

Exeter College has narrowly escaped a ban on kissing in the JCR

Secret to locust swarms discovered

Oxford scientists unlock hormone key to locust plagues

Students missing out on vital financial support

A survey conducted by Cherwell has revealed that up to eighty percent of Oxford undergraduates are not aware of the university funding available to them.

Cultural diversity seminar praised as "worthwhile"

Oxford University U21 rugby team attended a cultural diversity course last week, following investigations into their infamous "Bring a fit Jew" and "Safari" themed socials.

Colleges duplicate on ball theme

Alice in Wonderland will be the focus of two college balls this summer as two colleges use strikingly similar themes.

"Seafood Extravaganza" angers college

Mess left in a student kitchen in Pembroke was so appalling that the scout cleaning it was "physically sick."

OUSU Gaza motion splits JCRs

JCRs have divided over controversial OUSU Gaza motion.

Over £1000 of goods stolen from Wadham

A spate of thefts this week have resulted in £1000 worth of goods being stolen from students.

Unpaid battels total £200,000

Pembroke has announced that it is owed £200,000 from late battels payments

Christ Church defeated in kebab van row

Christ Church authorities have this week lost their battle to have a kebab seller relocated away from college, to the delight of the JCR

Oxford poetry post up for grabs

The position of poetry Professor is to become vacant

Cannabis den raided

Oxford police raided a property on Howard Street last Sunday, seizing one hundred cannabis plants.

Ratings rise on countdown

Channel 4 has reported a rise in ratings

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