Friday 24th July 2026

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Wadham SU tight-lipped over drone purchase

SU is planning to use money won from OUSU elections to buy the college a drone

Oxford deemed “hostile environment” to free speech

Spiked have ranked Oxford University ‘red’ for the third consecutive year

Oxford distances itself from Trump hopeful

Ted Malloch, an academic who is said to be in line for the post of United States ambassador to the European Union, is accused...

OUSU, Magdalen and Somerville JCRs to debate withdrawing Oxford Radical Forum funding

The move follows Jsoc’s condemnation of certain speakers as “anti-Semitic”

Merton vote against Fairtrade certification

Merton College JCR have voted against Fairtrade certification. The motion, proposed by Samuel Banks and seconded by Christopher McGarry, Merton JCR Environment and Ethics...

Oxford roundabout named second most dangerous in the UK for cyclists

45 collisions were reported at the Cowley roundabout in the space of six years

Students affected by Tinbergen closure

Students have been hit by a string of relocations and delays for practical work and lectures following the closure of the Tinbergen building on...

Jewish Society criticises ORF speakers for alleged ties to anti-Semitism

Speakers at the Oxford Radical Forum (ORF), including controversial NUS President Malia Bouattia, have been condemned by Oxford University Jewish Society (OUJS) for alleged...

BREAKING: “Huge explosion” on Oxford’s River Thames

Emergency services are currently on the scene at what is being described as a "huge explosion" involving a house boat at the Osney Boatyard area in...

Breaking: Wadham gives homeless squatters two weeks to vacate shelter

Squatters in search for new space, as 13 homeless residents will be left without accommodation

OxStu condemned as “fake news”

Student paper branded “fake news media outlet” by St Benet’s JCR, after alleged misrepresentation of the Oxford private hall

Somerville’s dank memes

Somerville JCR vote to attract attention to their JCR bulletin with the use of memes

Oxford’s Tinbergen Building to close following asbestos discovery

Faculty members believe that students face no threat to their health

Oxford man arrested after 164 stolen bikes found in back garden

Thames Valley police have arrested a man suspected of handling stolen goods

Oxford University has won Europe number one for ‘unicorn’ start-ups

New research has revealed that Oxford alumni have founded eight billion dollar startups

Number of EU applicants drops after Brexit

UCAS figures show a seven per cent fall in university applications from the EU

World is facing existential risk, says Oxford University report

2017 may already present gloomy prospects for many, but a new study by Oxford scientists warns that humanity could soon be wiped out if...

Prince Albert urges Oxford students to ignore “alternative facts”

Albert II, Prince of Monaco, called on Oxford students to combat the “alternative facts” of climate change deniers, in a speech at the Union...

OUCA resignation controversy

A prospective presidential candidate for the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) has resigned after claiming potential opponents feared he would transform the popular weekly...

Cole-ossal victory for OUSU Kate

Kate Cole wins OUSU Presidency by nearly 900 votes, while her slate wins 3/5 sabbatical posts

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