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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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CherWell News – August

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Blind student wins payout from Oxford Union

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Jesus College’s high rents shut down Burger King on Cornmarket

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Oxford may face local controls after “unsettling” rise in COVID cases

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Oxford honours A-level students’ offers after government U-turn

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Results Day: Private schools see disproportionate grade inflation

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Oriel announce quarantining students will face £400 food bill

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Keble College under pressure to reverse admissions decision

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Open letters and petitions call for Oxford to accept all offer-holders

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Offer-holders who successfully appeal grades will not start in 2020

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New car bans planned for Oxford city centre

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UCU accuses Oxford University of withholding health and safety information

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Rhodes Must Fall Oxford demands statue falls in 2020

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CherWell News – July

University's Royal Praise As one of the first Malaysian women to become a professor at Oxford University, Dr Masliza Mahmod has been praised by several...

Oxford may accept students from disadvantaged backgrounds who miss A-level grades

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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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