Ahmad Nawaz removed as Oxford Union President following vote
Ahmad Nawaz’s presidency of the Oxford Union has come to an end following a special vote that was brought before the chamber tonight. 251...
“Authoritarian and impulsive”: Union Officers speak out against Ahmad Nawaz as members prepare to vote
As President of the Oxford Union, Ahmad Nawaz, faces a vote on the future of his presidency, multiple senior members of his committee, including the Secretary, Librarian-elect, Treasurer-elect, and Chair of Consultative committee have spoken out against his leadership.
Ahmad Nawaz clinging to Union presidency after vote forces his resignation
Ahmad Nawaz, President of the Oxford Union, finds his presidency hanging by a thread after the access committee voted to reject his explanation for...
This House would Legalise Drugs for Personal Use
This week at the Oxford Union, the evening’s main debate concerned the future legality of a bag of coke. Unexpectedly, the most revelatory part...
Malala Yousafzai at the Oxford Union
MALALA – despite an impressive termcard, none of the Oxford Union’s speakers this Michaelmas are as well-known as her. Mononyms are for the super-famous,...
Union controversy as Freemasons “crash” state-school access event
The incident took place on Saturday 22nd October, when Freemasons came into the Union Bar wearing white tie during an access social with the 93% Club, Oxford University’s state-school society. This event was intended as a way for students from underrepresented socio-economic backgrounds to enjoy the Union in a less formal capacity, introducing its potential to be an accessible and welcoming space for all.
This House would Boycott the Qatar World Cup
The Oxford Union members warmed up by debating whether "this house would penalise sports teams for their fans’ actions". As this was the second...
AJ Tracey: Live and Direct from the Oxford Union
AJ Tracey, the West London rapper, songwriter and producer, spoke at the Oxford Union on Monday 17th October.
The talk gave insight into Tracey's musical...
Is The Union worth it?
Ultimately the hefty price tag of membership is the pinnacle of deciding on membership or not.
This House has No Confidence in His Majesty’s Government
The Oxford Union began the year debating whether it had confidence in his majesty’s government, the Truss administration. Difficult question. At 7:50pm, I checked...
EXCLUSIVE: Malala, AJ Tracey, and Imran Khan to speak at the Oxford Union in MT22
The Oxford Union’s termcard for Michaelmas Term 2022 promises an exciting lineup of big names and events. Ahead of its full release on Friday...
What’s the real deal with Oxford PPE?
Freya Jones interviews three PPE students to find out what the degree is really about.
“I am the Chair!”: Emergency Union meeting on fashion show devolves into chaos
The Union’s split surrounding Saturday night’s fashion show and its governance spills further into the open.
‘Rescheduled’ speaker launches Union lawsuit
A controversial Indian filmmaker, whose talk at the Oxford Union was rescheduled following a planned protest by the India and South Asian Societies, has said he has filed a lawsuit against the Union.
