Friday 31st July 2026

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Milo Donovan wins Oxford Union Presidency after suspended vote count

Milo Donovan has been declared the winner of the election for Oxford Union President in Hilary Term 2027, after the Union released the result of last term's suspended vote count. Donovan, whose campaign pledges included banning hack messages, was last term’s treasurer.

King Charles III inaugurates the Schwarzman Centre 

King Charles III officially opened the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities and unveiled a plaque to commemorate his visit.

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.

Wadham cox injured at Eights

Accusations fly over collisions during Summer Eights.

Wadham burglar sentenced

Burglar had 29 previous convictions and had burgled colleges before.

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

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