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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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Canvassing banned at Teddy Hall

JCR bans door-to-door religious and political campaigning.

Lib Dems hold Holywell

The Lib Dems retain their second Holywell ward seat after winning Thursday's by-election

New Linguistics faculty for Oxford

Oxford University will launch its new faculty for Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics on August 1 2008. The faculty will centralise Oxford’s research and teaching...

By-election polls open

BREAKING NEWS: Lib Dems hold Holywell Ward. More soon.

‘Violence and destitution’ at Campsfield House

VIDEO: Allegations of violence uncovered at Campsfield

Design award for Univ boathouse

University College's new boathouse, which was unveiled to the public at Summer Eights last year, has been awarded a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award. The boathouse, which was designed by Shahriar Nasser for Belsize Architects, was rebuilt at a cost of £2.7m following an arson attack in 1999 that left the old building unusable. The money was raised through a combination of insurance pay-outs and donations from Univ alumni. The building is modern in appearance, featuring panoramic views of the river and a thin copper roof, and includes facilities for boat storage and repair as well as a gym and accomodation. It is used by students from University, Wolfson, St Peter's and Somerville colleges.

Oxford state admissions fall

Number of state educated students dropped in 2006-7

Holt is new Union President-Elect

LMH second year Charlie Holt has won the race for the title of President of the Oxford Union, following Friday's election. He will commence his duties in Hilary Term 2009. Leo-Marcus Wan was elected Librarian for Michaelmas 2008. The full results of the elections are as follows: President, Hilary 2009 Charlie Holt: 767 Ed Waldegrave: 574 Librarian, Hilary 2009 Leo Marcus Wan: 665 Guagua Bo: 620 Spoilt, blank, void: 175 Secretary, Michaelmas 2008 Tom Hartley: 712 Simon Millar: 429 Spoilt, blank, void: 322 Treasurer, Hilary 2009 James Langham, unopposed Standing Commitee, Michaelmas 2008 Nouri Verghese: 153 Ronald Collinson: 137 Ngu Atanga: 133 James Kingston: 114 Niall Gallagher: 113 Runner up: Katy Minshall Secretary's Committee, Michaelmas 2008 William Parry: 109 Judd Fischer:

VIDEO: Cycle crackdown at KA junction

68 cyclists - mostly students - were fined for jumping red lights at the notorious crossroads.

Police fine cyclists at KA junction

Cyclists were issued £30 fines as part of a police operation at the junction of Parks Road and Broad Street. More soon.

New Vice-Chancellor named

Hood’s opponents welcome nomination.

Bod pardons book thieves

Book amnesty to be held next week.

Expenses show increased spending

Colleges spending more on tutorial staff and teaching resources.

Trashed students barred from pubs

KA extends ban to all students in gowns.

Bod to exhibit ancient treasures

The Bodleian library will hold an exhibition to celebrate the University’s treasures this summer. It will include previously unseen objects, documents and artifacts including...

Mel Broughton trial postponed

The trial of well-known animal rights activist Mel Broughton has been postponed until Thursday 12 June. Broughton, who was a founding member of the...