Thursday 18th June 2026

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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.

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.

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. 

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”.

Union Hasan-‘t forgotten Ali

Standing committee votes 6-5 to keep Ali's Senior Disciplinary hearing

Man Guilty of student rape

Repeat offender convicted for student rape at John Radcliffe Hospital

Kukui runs out of Juice

Clubbers bemoan the loss of Tiki Paradise as Kukui throws in the towel to Camera

A PhilThe mix-up

University apologises for administration error in Theology prelims examination

Don swears on oath that Rafsanjani hired assistance

CHERWELL EXCLUSIVE Professor slams admission of ex-Iranian President’s son as 'smacking of favouritism' and plans to return Oxford MA in protest at University's handling of the investigation

Oxford votes Yes

'The home of liberal intellectualism' is one of only 10 constituencies nationwide that supported electoral reform in last week's national referendum on whether to introduce the AV voting system

Hindu festival celebrated with flying colours

With finals forgotten for an afternoon, students flocked to the Mansfield-Merton sports ground to celebrate Holi, the Indian spring festival

OUSU go cold

Balliol JCR slam Barclay's rent freeze motion at OUSU council

Two votes for students

Oxford students were able to vote multiple times in the AV referendum

Doc shocks soc

American doctor condemns 'hooking up' and 'appalling' British sex education

New College JCR royally hoaxed

Hoax emails pretending to be the Warden and Dean sent to New College JCR

Teddy Hall drop ball

Poor ticket sales scupper 'glorified bop' that couldn't compete with higher profile Oxford balls

‘Tis the merry month of May

May Day celebrations pass without incident as students swim in rather than jump into the river

Suspected arson in Headington

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a woman is hospitalised

OUSU move over

OUSU move to offices in Worcester Street with a 'far more professional set up'

Rafsanjani case sparks urgent admissions review

Vice Chancellor sends secret letter after investigation into admission of son of former Iranian president

North-south divide remains

Figures show over a third of current first years come from London and the South East

VC embraces Chinese uni

Oxford to increase academic cooperation and exchanges with China according to announcement by Professor Andrew Hamilton. Oxford and Tsinghua will begin an increased program of co-operation over the next 5 years.

Students caught in Syrian unrest

The University of Oxford advises students still in Syria to leave following a shooting close to where a student was staying

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