Tuesday 16th June 2026

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Nine colleges indirectly invest in local Campsfield immigration centre

At least nine Oxford colleges invest indirectly in Mitie Group Plc, an outsourcing company whose subsidiary runs Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, a joint investigation...

Oxford ranks second to Cambridge in Complete University Guide

The University of Oxford has ranked second behind the University of Cambridge in the  Complete University Guide’s 2027 league table, marking the second consecutive year that Cambridge has claimed the top spot. 

Bangladesh July Revolution leaders speak at Oxford Union as protesters clash outside

Protesters clashed outside the Oxford Union this evening during a panel discussion organised by...

Oxford Union election count suspended amid electoral fraud allegations

he Oxford Union’s Trinity Term 2026 election count has been suspended after the Returning Officer identified substantial evidence of interference, before any ballot boxes were opened. 

Fire on Magdalen Street

VIDEO: Fire crews were called to Schuh on Thursday evening to tackle a small blaze. 

Student forced out of Iran

The security services hound a modern linguist out of the country after he associates with dissidents.

Maths prodigy becomes escort

Sufiah Yusof went to St Hilda's aged 13.  Now 23, she whispers algebra into clients' ears.

Lincoln bop cancelled

College responds to “wrestling and gallivanting” in previous bop.

Phishers target University email

University staff and students are the intended victims of a new 'phishing' attack

Return of the Uni police?

The University funds four PCSOs, but it looks unlikely that colleges will let them patrol quads.

Police crack down on local clubs

Imperial's licence is suspended amidst reports of underage drinking, drugs, and fights.  

Murder mystery entices applicants

Dead bodies on the quad used to dispel myths about Oxford.    

Oxford win Boat Race

VIDEO: Cambridge suffer after losing their stroke man.

Blackwell gives Bod £5m

Julian Blackwell wants the Bodleian's treasures to be put on public view.

OUCA ‘rowdy behaviour’ criticised

The behaviour of some OUCA members caused a speaker to complain at a London event.  

Professor wins IR award

Paul Collier won the 2008 Lionel Gelver Prize for his book 'The Bottom Billion'.

Zero-emissions sports car developed

Oxford University has helped create a green sports car. 

Christ Church win University Challenge

The college won by 220-170 to Sheffield 

Community radio station back on air

Oxford’s only community radio station is back on air for a month by popular demand.OX4 fm will broadcast 24 hours a day until 28th...

Residents demand Westgate reassessment

Campaign group Oxford Against Westgate Expansion are lobbying the Environment Agency to undertake another flood risk assessment on the Westgate Centre redevelopment plans. A meeting...

Wadham Fresher Narrowly Lost Chance to Become Britain’s "MasterChef"

A first year reading English at Wadham has narrowly missed out on becoming Britain's latest and youngest ever "BBC MasterChef".Emily Ludolf, 19, from Lyne...

Protestors to sleep out on Cornmarket

On Wednesday March 5th, more than 100 people will sleep out on Cornmarket to raise awareness of the government’s treatment of refused asylum seekers....

Home Cooking With Hannah Pennington

Hannah and her assistant Tom show us how to cook stress-free, mouthwatering food. This week, toad-in-the-hole and banana fritters with chocolate sauce .

Fit College: Corpus vs Mansfield

Corpus... ..or Mansfield?

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