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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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Blackwell’s bookshop has reopened

The popular bookshop began to welcome customers again on the 15th June

Oxford Union Second Election: Who’s nominated and what happens now?

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RON wins Union presidential vote

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Oriel JCR pass motion demanding removal of Rhodes statue

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Jericho Comedy Club to host digital festival 13 and 14 June

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Oxford protests Cecil Rhodes

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Union presidential candidate hit by multiple allegations he called Secretary a ‘terrorist’

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Oxford Chancellor criticises campaigns to remove Rhodes statue as ‘hypocrisy’

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80,000 sign petition and Oxford City Council call for Rhodes removal

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Duke of Westminster donates £1M to COVID-19 mental health research at Oxford

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‘Rhodes, You’re Next’ banner put up opposite Oriel College

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University’s response to racism leaves students “disappointed” and “distrustful”

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University announces plans for in-person teaching in Michaelmas, UCU not consulted

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‘Still a long way to go’ with access targets for disadvantaged students at Russell Group universities

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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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