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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Oxford removes Graduate Application Fee

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Iffley Road Sports Centre will not be used for teaching in “major win for students”

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Oxford archaeologists help achieve access to satellite images of Israel and the Palestinian territories

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Tracing apps effective at reducing deaths even with low uptake, Oxford researchers find

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World-class concert hall to be built in Oxford

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Oxford places first in The Guardian’s annual university guide

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Saïd Business School takes over Oxford Playhouse for Michaelmas

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Oxford study finds immune memory of coronavirus in patient T cells

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Christ Church dean exonerated after safeguarding allegations

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Social distancing patrols in Oxford after rise in coronavirus cases

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Self-isolation for international students: How has your college responded?

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King Charles III inaugurates the Schwarzman Centre

Jacinda Ardern and eight others awarded with honorary degrees

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

Home Office proposes doubling of Campsfield capacity

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