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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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Former US Attorney General warns of Russian election interference in Oxford Union address

Former US Attorney General Matthew Whitaker asserted that Russia is “trying to interfere” in the 2020 US Election, speaking at the Oxford Union on...

Fire Brigade come out in support of UCU strikes

The Oxfordshire Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has publicly expressed their solidarity with the upcoming strikes. The University and College Union (UCU) is a trade...

Rhodes Trust aims to renovate headquarters

The Rhodes Trust has applied for permission to renovate its headquarters to become a “world-class convening centre.” The planning permission will be considered by...

Oxford’s Finley Tapp wins Winter Love Island

Oxford City’s Finley Tapp was crowned winner of the sixth series of Love Island on Sunday with girlfriend Paige Turley. The pair split a...

Pembroke tutor guilty of possession of child pornography

TW: Child Pornography, sexual abuse Philosophy tutor Peter King entered a guilty plea on Thursday, charged with possession of child pornography. Previously a Stipendiary...

Trinity Hall Cambridge embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations

TW: Sexual Assault Dr Jeremy Morris, the head of Trinity Hall, Cambridge, has stepped back from his duties after accusations of mishandling sexual misconduct allegations...

Calls for Oxford University to scrap £75 postgraduate application fee

There have been calls for Oxford University to scrap the £75 application fee currently charged to students applying for postgraduate courses. In a resolution...

Keen Oxford launch #Share One World campaign

The Charity Keen, based at the St Clements Centre in Oxford, has introduced their #Share One World campaign in which they are pledging for inclusion and...

Dinah Rose QC appointed as new Magdalen president

Dinah Rose QC has been appointed the new President of Magdalen College. She will succeed Professor Sir David Clary FRS in September 2020. She will be...

Growing number of visitors to Covered Market

The numbers visiting Oxford’s Covered Market have continued to grow, even staying strong during the January lull. New data from Oxford City Council shows that...

Oxford prepares to celebrate fairtrade fortnight

Oxford is set to host a series of events over the next two weeks in celebration of Fairtrade Fortnight, a campaign which takes place...

Firefighters called to help flood victims despite current law

Unlike the rest of the country, firefighters in Oxfordshire do not have a legal obligation to help flooding victims, according to current rules. Despite...

Lord Mayor visits twin cities in wake of Brexit

Lord Mayor of Oxford Craig Simmons will travel across Europe from February 26th to March 3rd in order to coordinate carbon emission reduction initiatives...

Oxfordshire could become the UK’s first smoke free county

Last Thursday Oxfordshire’s Health Improvement Board discussed a plan to reduce the number of smokers in the county. The scheme has been proposed following...

University commits to the Oxford Living Wage

The University today announced that they have committed to paying the Oxford Living Wage, which will see a pay rise for nearly 2,000 employees,...

Torpids: Rowing Competition Cancelled

College rowers across Oxford have today received the news that Torpids will be cancelled due to bad weather. The high volume of water in...

Mansfield principal calls for 90% state-educated intake

The principal of Mansfield College, Helen Mountfield QC, called for Oxford University to take up to 90% of its students from state schools, in...

University plans to announce its commitment to Oxford Living Wage

Oxford University plans to announce its commitment to pay the Oxford Living Wage to its staff from August 2020. The Living Wage in Oxford...

New Women’s History professorship named after Hillary Clinton

The University of Oxford is to create a new Chair of Women’s History, named after former US Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton. The University plans...

City council increase spending on homelessness

Oxford City Council has announced it will be spending £1.2 million more on preventing homelessness and rough sleeping next year. The additional funds...

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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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