Wednesday 17th 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”.

Uni tuition fees frozen by government

University tuition fees are to be frozen for at least five years, Westminster promised this week.

Uni researchers catalogue ‘annoying phrases’

University of Oxford researchers have compiled a list of the "Top 10 Most Annoying Phrases".

Oxford sweethearts book storms China

A book about an Anglo-Chinese couple who met at Oxford University in the 1930s has become an underground hit in China.

Outrage over naked KY jelly wrestling at Kukui

A student club night featuring naked wrestling, topless girls and a 'fetish snake show' has sparked a police investigation.

Plagiarism will be punished, warns Oxford

Cambridge survey reveals 1 in 2 cheat

Graduate careers market hit by crunch

Students graduating in 2009 face unprecedented levels of debt and will struggle to find employment.

Oxford spend £500m on Radcliffe campus site

Huge investment in Woodstock Road site

Trial of animal rights activist collapses

The trial of an animal rights activist collapsed yesterday after the jury failed to reach a verdict.

Queen’s rugby bloodbath

Three severe injuries were suffered at a recent Queen's-Magdalen match.

Reform of OUSU election debates

This week, OUSU have voted to introduce a new format for presidential elections.

Oxford grad is youngest king

An Oxford University graduate became the world's youngest monarch on Thursday.

OUP boss quits after 11 years

Dr Henry Reece, Secretary to the Delegates and Chief Executive of Oxford University Press (OUP) will retire in June 2009.

Government slashes grants

The government decided to cut back on grants for students from middle-income families due to a shortfall in funding.

Tutor flees cycle path attacker

A college lecturer has become the third victim to be attacked on the cycle path between Ferry Road and Parks Road.

First for women at All Souls

Women take both Prize Fellowships

DJ’s decks swiped by stranger

Halloween house party marred by theft

Fake Oxford degree minister sacked

Chaos in Iran after minister dismissed

Oxford don embroiled in Obama smear

An Oxford University don was the subject of a last-ditch attempt to prevent Barack Obama's election as US President.

Iranian minister sacked after Oxford forgery

Iran's parliament has voted to sack their Interior Minister after he admitted that his Oxford degree was forged.

Bennett donates manuscripts to Bod

Gift is 'recompense' for free education

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