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”.

Tangerine injures cyclist

A cyclist in Oxford has been seriously injured having been hit by a tangerine thrown from a passing car.

Sterling drop puts off Indians

Exchange rate fluctuations may result in a decline in international applicants to the UK, a report shows.

Brasenose finalists saved from room ballot woe

Brasenose College has reversed their decision to put finalists at the bottom of the room ballot for next year.

Queen makes Magdalen College visit

Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited Magdalen College, Oxford this Thursday.

Cherwell win website of the year award

Cherwell has won the Guardian Student Media Award for 'Student Website of the Year'.

Choir football strikes violent note

The annual choir football tournament was marred by controversy this weekend, with the first red card in the competition's history.

Oxford trains were 13 seconds from crash

Two trains carrying up to 300 people came within thirteen seconds of crashing into each other just outside Oxford.

OUSU elections dogged by technical problems

Hundreds of students have not received their voting codes and are unable to vote in the OUSU elections.

Bod aims to save English-language opera

The Bodleian Library has begun an appeal to raise £85,000 in order to conserve the manuscript of the first opera written in English.

Oxbridge to accept engineering diploma

Oxford and Cambridge have said that they will begin to accept a diploma qualification during admissions.

Oriel grad replaces Countdown’s Vorderman

An Oxford Maths graduate is to fill Carol Vorderman's shoes on long-running TV quiz Countdown.

Protests over Israeli president’s peace speech

Armed police flanked the Bodleian on Tuesday night as Shimon Peres arrived in Oxford to present a lecture to staff and students at the Sheldonian.

Oxford dons on BNP list

Three members of Oxford University have been discovered on a copy of the British National Party membership list.

Welfare fears over Union ball penguins

Animal welfare charities have expressed disgust at the taunting of live penguins at the Oxford Union's Ball last Saturday.

More racism rows

The editors of the New College bogsheet have been forced to apologise for an allegedly anti-Semitic article.

Oxford ‘failing’ foreign students

International students have spoken out about feeling isolated in the student community at Oxford.

Pepper spray attack at restaurant

Four students have been assaulted in a random pepper spray attack at a Chinese restaurant on Cowley Road.

Mumps cases in colleges

Oxford University is seeing an increase in the incidence of mumps.

OUSU election difficulties continue

OUSU has come under criticism for incompetence and inefficiency this week following the delay of the presidential elections.

Tony Benn joins animal lab protest

Former Labour politician Tony Benn has spoken out this week against the new animal laboratory in Oxford.

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