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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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New Oxford campaign seeks to demystify genetic and neurological conditions using animations

A new educational campaign developed by the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford aims to make neurodevelopmental disorders easier to understand through a series of animated videos.

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Twelve Oxford Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

Twelve University of Oxford researchers have been elected as fellows to the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences. They join a cohort of 90 scientific researchers elected this year from around the world who specialise in fields ranging from “astronomy and cancer research to mathematics and biotechnology”.

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The former Debenhams department store on the corner of George Street is to be turned into a 9,000m2 laboratory space. Construction will begin next...

Waste mountain discovered near proposed University development site

A mountain of waste described as an “environmental catastrophe” has been dumped by a suspected gang of fly-tippers outside of Kidlington, near the River...

Oxford students queue outside for 48 hours to secure accomodation

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Students join demonstration to keep Campsfield House immigration detention centre closed

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Exeter College unveils plan for supercomputer science park

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Sir Nigel Shadbolt appointed Chair of AI@Oxford

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Local group pushes to preserve historic Corpus Christi barge

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Oxfordshire museum acquires Iron Age hoard after successful fundraiser

Friends of the Oxfordshire Museum have successfully acquired an Iron Age hoard after a crowdfunding campaign which raised £11,725. The hoard includes an enamelled horse...

Community recording studio opens new youth centre in Oxford

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Oxford junior doctors take part in nationwide strike

Resident doctors working at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), including the John Radcliffe Hospital, have joined the British Medical Association’s (BMA) national strike. The walk...

Arrests made at Defend Our Juries protest

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Protesters removed by security as dozens disrupt ex-Israeli PM’s Oxford Union appearance

At least three protesters were arrested as part of a demonstration disrupting former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s address at the Oxford Union this...

‘Unity march’ welcoming refugees draws large crowds through Oxford

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£25,000 for insider access: The private world of Oxbridge admissions tutoring

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Royal Mail consults Oxford professor on Christmas stamps

Professor Andrew Davison, Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford, advised Royal Mail on the theological and artistic interpretation of its 2025...

Climate activists stage Cornmarket protest against North Sea oilfield

Extinction Rebellion (XR) Oxford held a protest on Cornmarket Street today against the development of the Rosebank oilfield, a region rich in oil deposits...

Government plans to construct ‘forest cities’ between Oxford and Cambridge

Government officials have confirmed plans to construct “forest cities” within a new national forest stretching between Oxford and Cambridge. The announcement is part of the...

Oxford University Press acquires science publisher

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University to introduce new graduate-level course in Creative Translation

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

Home Office proposes doubling of Campsfield capacity

New Oxford campaign seeks to demystify genetic and neurological conditions using animations

Twelve Oxford Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

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