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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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Uni degrees to include ‘report cards’

Students across Britain will now receive a 'report card' along with their traditional degree classification.

Pembroke accused of post-match violence

A Pembroke student has allegedly punched a porter from St John's College, Cambridge, after losing a rugby match last week.

Varsity secure new sponsor

The future of the Varsity rugby match is safe, as a new sponsor stepped in this week to back the historic game between Oxford and Cambridge.

Go private, London academic tells Oxford

Oxford should go private, as it is a "finishing school for the privileged," a leading academic has declared.

Oxford lecture tops iTunes chart

Oxford University is currently topping the charts on iTunes U, a free lecture podcast service.

Oxford city centre to be transformed

Oxford City Council has unveiled radical plans to transform the city centre, making it more pedestrian-friendly.

Student hero honoured

A student from Lincoln College has received an award from the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in recognition of an act of bravery.

Motorcyclist jailed for 130mph YouTube video

A motorcyclist who published a YouTube video of himself speeding at 130 mph on the wrong side of an Oxfordshire road has been jailed for 12 weeks.

Impeachment proposed for fake degree minister

More than 20 members of the Iranian Parliament have petitioned to impeach Ali Kordan.

Alan Bennett’s drawings discovered

The drawings and witty asides of Alan Bennett, author and playwright, have been unearthed in a new publication of Exeter college’s ‘JCR Suggestions book’.

Hives outbreak after Coven foam party

Student clubbers have had to be treated for gruesome skin rashes after partying at a Freshers' Week foam night.

Widdecombe defends ‘sexist’ OUCA poster

OUCA has sparked outrage after allegations that the society used sexist publicity material.

Oxford slips in world rankings

Oxford University has tumbled down the global university league table, as British universities struggle to contend with competition from abroad.

Uni loses £30m in Iceland bank

Over £30m of Oxford University cash is frozen in Icelandic bank accounts, the university has admitted.

Violence hits freshers’ week

Fresher's Week has been marred by a series of violent incidents involving students from several colleges.

Racist slogans worn by Peter’s freshers

A group of St Peter's students are to be warned after they wore t-shirts bearing homophobic and racist remarks.

Burglars raid three colleges

Three colleges have fallen victim to thieves in a spate of burglaries this week.

Debate row kicks off OUSU race

A bitter row has flared up amongst the OUSU presidential candidates just hours after they each confirmed that they would be running.

New Bodleian makeover stalled

Bodleian staff have admitted that the redevelopment of the New Bodleian is on hold indefinitely.

Sony use snap of singing student

A 3rd year at Pembroke has expressed his frustration at a photo of him being used uncredited in press material for the Sony video game Singstar.

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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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