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”.

OUSU Women’s VP criticised over silence

Rachel Cummings has angered students with failure to speak out over Union invite to porn tycoon.

Student loan interest rates drop

The interest rate on student loans has dropped to 2.5% form 4.8% a year ago

Oxford Gossip website returns

Oxford Gossip, shut down in 2007, has been revived, leading to renewed fears of harassment

Bullingdon club revived

The Bullingdon club is rebranded as a wing of the Conservatives

Obama’s Oxford Bible

Obama swore his oath on an OUP Bible

Baldness cure in sight

Oxford students claims to have found a cure for baldness

Students queue for 27 hours outside Estate Agency

Fierce battle for student accommodation

Union invites porn baron to speak

The porn mogul responsible for magazines such as 'Hustler' and 'Barely Legal' is to speak at the Oxford Union.

Student’s house burgled in Cowley

An estimated £3,000 worth of goods was stolen from a student house over Christmas.

Hoon admits to private tuition

Cabinet minister Geoff Hoon admitted last Saturday that he used a private tutoring company to help his teenage daughter’s Oxbridge application.

Oxford loses £100m in credit crunch

Oxford University has revealed that it has lost more than £100 million as a result of the global economic recession.

Anger over disparities for exam rewards

Financial rewards for prelims success range from £60 to £300 depending on college

Fresher destroys Brasenose properties

Two students' rooms have been destroyed after a Brasenose first year left the bath running

New Government internships for graduates

Three month internships will give graduates skills and work experience

Widow to resume studies

The widow of a Brasenose student who died last Trinty has returned to Oxford

OUBC argues with conservation group

The Wallingford boat house has become the centre of a row over public rights

‘Black Peter’ celebration causes anger

A party held by the Dutch Society has provoked outrage at Univ

Oxford wins world debating championships

For the second year running, Oxford has won the World Universities Debating Championships

Two Oxford students arrested for blockade of Stansted airport in climate protest.

Two Oxford students took part in a protest at Stansted, halting flights

Government intern scheme to help graduates find jobs

Government announced plans for a National Internship Scheme to help graduates facing toughest job market in a generation.

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