Saturday 11th July 2026

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Jacinda Ardern and eight others awarded with honorary degrees

The recipients include former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern; actress and theatre director Adjoa Andoh MBE; and literary critic and host of Finding Your Roots Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Tommy Robinson’s invitation to Oxford Union met with protest: Live updates

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. 

Wadham SU to fund house party

Controversial decision to fund houseparty celebrating outgoing President's birthday.

Protestors ‘to confront Dalai Lama’

Buddhist protestors angry at "illegal and aggressive ban" on prayer.

Students turn to drugs for exams

Government warning of dangers of 'study drugs' goes unheeded

OUSU council to vet motions

Former RO says changes will not block the influence of ‘hacks’.

Student security risks exposed

Over half of students are letting strangers into colleges; one third wouldn’t immediately report a lost access card or keyfob.

Oxbridge IQ system slammed

Newcastle don claims that IQ is flawed in favour of higher social classes.

Porter quits amidst accusations

Hertford students still unclear on reasons for popular porter's resignation.

Uni launches fundraising drive

Celebrity patrons to front Uni’s ambitious funding campaign.

Dons remain divided

Vice-Chancellor's legacy of "division" continues

Plug pulled on Oxide

Student radio station has been operating without a licence for two years.

Sri Lankan President visits

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka visited Oxford on 13 May to address the Union.   The talk was received by a full Chamber with representatives...

DVD launched to combat diabetes

An instructive DVD has been released in tandem with a new website by the Diabetes Research Network in the hopes of encouraging sufferers of...

Chelsea gunman’s ChCh funeral

The funeral of Mark Saunders took place at Christ Church last Friday. Saunders was killed by police after he started shooting at passers-by and...

Mummified infant on show

The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, has loaned the mummified body of an 18-month old infant boy. It will be displayed in art exhibition, Unravelled, in...

China earthquake appeal launched

Joint effort by Oxford societies

JCR presidential candidate fined

Hustings prank results in Christ Church student being reprimanded by police

Finals ‘gender gap’ leaves dons in the dark

Men still outperforming women on average

Teddy Hall deny ‘social crisis’ claims

Oxford Student claims 'out of proportion' and 'exaggerated' say students

Donation drives ‘losing money’

Patrick Macfarlane investigates ineffective college fundraising techniques.

OUSU consider scrapping President

Group reviewing welfare revision recommends creation of four new posts

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