Wednesday 22nd 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.

City Council Slashed by Central Government

Oxford City Council' will lose funding from central government by 2019

Vice-President for Graduates resigns

OUSU Vice-President for Graduates Yasser Bhatti has resigned, citing family reasons

Oxford team reaches final of WUDC

Oxford debaters enjoy success at the World University Debating Championships in Malaysia

Leelah Alcorn remembered in student organised vigil

Oxford students help organise a vigil held yesterday in memory of Leelah Alcorn

OUSU condemns Home Secretary’s ‘Send Home’ proposal

OUSU issues statement criticising the government's proposal to send non-EU international students home once they finish their degree

Oxford University Hospitals in genomic project

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust named one of 11 Genomic Medicine Centres in England to take part in a large-scale gene sequencing project

St Hilda’s applies for civil marriage license

Oxfordshire County Council launches public consultation regarding St Hilda's request to hold civil ceremonies

Oxford first in the UK for university research

Oxford University tops the UK research rankings, claiming the most government funding, though London universities are catching up

Guardian editor to become LMH Principal

Alan Rusbridger is to take up the position of Principal of Lady Margaret Hall after leaving his post at the Guardian

Petition asks The Sun to apologise for "transphobic" remark

Undergraduate Rowan Davis creates petition calling for The Sun editorial team to apologise for Rod Liddle's 'transphobic' remark

Hertford becomes accredited Living Wage employer

Hertford College has become the first Oxford college to obtain Living Wage accreditation

Many Oxford students do not register to vote

Fall in the number of students registered to vote at the next general election prompts concerns that student voices won't be heard

“Major improvements” to University’s harassment policy

Oxford clarifies and simplifies procedures regarding harassment and bullying

Bar Review: St Hilda’s

The Bar Review Team discovers a diamond in the rough of this architectural nightmare

PM responds to letter calling for closure of Campsfield

Head of Detention Operations at Home Office replies on behalf of David Cameron to open letter condemning the proposed expansion of Campsfield House

Somerville College sets up Skype room

A designated Skype room has been set up in Somerville College, to be used over the admissions period for Skype interviews

Tribunal declares Union rules changes invalid

RO Thomas Reynolds cleared of any interference, but candidates who broke the rules will not face tribunal

Disturbance outside popular Baby Love club night

Two men denied entry after exhibiting antisocial behaviour and alleged homophobia

OUSU in election recount

A statement issued by OUSU acknowledges that 'ineligible' students were able to vote

Anger at police response to Warwick student protests

Hundreds of students gather at Warwick University to protest police use of force on protesters

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