Monday 18th May 2026

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Christ Church proposes 2,500 home development in West Oxfordshire

Proposals for a 2,500-home development in West Oxfordshire have been submitted by Christ Church College, in collaboration with UK construction company Bloor Homes. 

Oxford and UNESCO launch a free global course on AI and Rule of Law

The University of Oxford has paired up with UNESCO to launch a free global course titled “AI, Justice, and Rule of Law”. The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will teach those in legal settings to navigate the ethical, legal, and human rights challenges of AI. 

£26 million in visiting student tuition fees: Inside the finances of Oxford’s visiting student programme

Across the twelve colleges that disclosed figures, the total income from visiting student tuition fees from 2021 to 2025 amounted to £26,474,583.

Tommy Robinson Union invite sparks controversy across University

The Oxford Union has invited Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who identifies as Tommy Robinson, to speak at a Week 5 debate on the motion ‘This house believes the West is right to be suspicious of Islam’. The invitation has generated backlash from University societies, senior Union officials, and Stand Up to Racism UK. 

Suitcase sparks ChCh bomb scare

Police were called to a suspected bomb alert on Tuesday, after an innocent tourist had padlocked her suitcase to a wall of Christ Church Meadows building. Having been alerted to the scene, just outside the Meadows building of Christ Church, the police were considering what further action to take when the tourist returned. Explaining that she had left the briefcase to go shopping, the alarm was called off, and the briefcase was removed. The College was temporarily closed whilst the area was cordoned off and inhabitants of Meadows building warned to keep away from their windows. Police deny claims that they were ready to carry out a controlled explosion.

Lost tower found beneath castle

Repair work on the Oxford Castle’s Mound has led to the discovery of a ten-sided tower that has been hidden since the late 1700s. The foundations of the tower that previously stood at the top of the mound overlooking Medieval Oxford were uncovered while work on a land subsidence was being carried out on site. Visitors should soon be allowed to observe the excavated tower, which may have to be reburied for safety reasons once the repairs are complete.

Uni ‘risks alienating foreign students’

Oxford second only to Harvard as most expensive place of study.

Grad students given charter of rights

Charter will outline rights with regards to the University.

Wadham cox injured at Eights

Accusations fly over collisions during Summer Eights.

Wadham burglar sentenced

Burglar had 29 previous convictions and had burgled colleges before.

Wadham SU to fund house party

Controversial decision to fund houseparty celebrating outgoing President's birthday.

Protestors ‘to confront Dalai Lama’

Buddhist protestors angry at "illegal and aggressive ban" on prayer.

Students turn to drugs for exams

Government warning of dangers of 'study drugs' goes unheeded

OUSU council to vet motions

Former RO says changes will not block the influence of ‘hacks’.

Student security risks exposed

Over half of students are letting strangers into colleges; one third wouldn’t immediately report a lost access card or keyfob.

Oxbridge IQ system slammed

Newcastle don claims that IQ is flawed in favour of higher social classes.

Porter quits amidst accusations

Hertford students still unclear on reasons for popular porter's resignation.

Uni launches fundraising drive

Celebrity patrons to front Uni’s ambitious funding campaign.

Dons remain divided

Vice-Chancellor's legacy of "division" continues

Plug pulled on Oxide

Student radio station has been operating without a licence for two years.

Sri Lankan President visits

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka visited Oxford on 13 May to address the Union.   The talk was received by a full Chamber with representatives...

DVD launched to combat diabetes

An instructive DVD has been released in tandem with a new website by the Diabetes Research Network in the hopes of encouraging sufferers of...

Chelsea gunman’s ChCh funeral

The funeral of Mark Saunders took place at Christ Church last Friday. Saunders was killed by police after he started shooting at passers-by and...

Mummified infant on show

The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, has loaned the mummified body of an 18-month old infant boy. It will be displayed in art exhibition, Unravelled, in...

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