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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.
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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.
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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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Academics back University fossil fuel divestment

100 academics, 300 alumni and over 2000 students have signed an open letter urging the University to divest

Oxford Diocese votes to divest from fossil fuels

Pressure builds on the Church of England to follow Oxford’s lead after the diocese divests from fossil fuels

OUSU launches “Bye Bi Prejudice” campaign

OUSU’s “Bye Bi Prejudice” campaign to provide a platform for students of non-monosexual identities to dispel stereotypes

Worrying lack of competition in Teddy Hall JCR elections

President, Secretary and Charities positions uncontested, while two positions are without candidates 

Dean criticised over Christ Church racism response

Dean’s comments described as “dismissive” and “very troubling”

Benet’s Master struggles in attempt to admit women

University criticised as all-male PPH seeks second building for women undergraduates

900 students ready for Queerfest

The 'Let it Go' themed evening at Wadham caps off a highly successful Queer Week

Becky Howe wins OUSU Presidential election

Landslide victory for Howe, as the teamABC candidate claims 1,343 votes, with Will Obeney on 633 and Adam Roberts on 461

#OUSU2014 live

BREAKING: Becky Howe wins OUSU presidential elections. Keep refreshing this page for more updates

Frustration over OUSU elections

With only a few hours before voting closes, students have expressed confusion over the online voting system and the lack of hustings videos available to students

St John’s JCR provides £200 to set up a political caucus

The 'Keeping up with the Balliols' motion was passed last week by John's

Pembroke join #TypeOnesie campaign

Students at Pembroke don onesies in order to raise awareness and money for research into Type 1 Diabetes

Mckellen says LGBTQ academics have a "duty" to come out

Sir Ian Mckellen tells Cherwell that it is the responsibility of gay dons to “set the tone of what this place is”

Anger at Somerville over £3,395 summer school

JCR brands ‘Oxford Summer Courses’ as “damaging to access”

Christ Church refuses to hold "Abortion Culture" debate

College Censors deny permission to Oxford Students for Life to host event, while OSFL insist that the debate 'will go ahead'

Christ Church JCR pressure college over abortion debate

JCR vote to inform college Censors about security issues over Oxford Students for Life's controversial 'Abortion Culture' debate, while Christ Church say that no room booking has been made

Regent’s Park go meat-free one day a week

Students and fellows vote in favour of a weekly 'Vegetarian Day', starting from next term

Upward social mobility has gone into reverse

Oxford study suggests that there is now less 'room at the top' for younger generations to aspire to

OUSU still backing Free Education Demo

Despite health and safety concerns, OUSU Council reaffirms its support for the demonstration

Union President facing disciplinary hearing over poll

President Mayank Banerjee will appear before a Senior Disciplinary Committee, facing charges of 'dereliction of duty' regarding last week's poll
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