Friday 19th 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”.

Student may teach Doherty

St John's post-grad runs workshop in prison where star is held.

Off-syllabus material in Medicine exam

Complaints “may be reviewed during the post examination meeting.”

Video: Kitchen fire closes Wagamama

Unrelated to Thursday's incident at Schuh, says fire officer.

Covered Market businesses fear closure

Market shops facing 51% higher rent as Council go to arbitration hearings.

Grads charged with espionage

Russian security services claim two students were collecting classified information.

Boxers’ Beatles photo stolen

Varsity success marred by theft .

Fire on Magdalen Street

VIDEO: Fire crews were called to Schuh on Thursday evening to tackle a small blaze. 

Student forced out of Iran

The security services hound a modern linguist out of the country after he associates with dissidents.

Maths prodigy becomes escort

Sufiah Yusof went to St Hilda's aged 13.  Now 23, she whispers algebra into clients' ears.

Lincoln bop cancelled

College responds to “wrestling and gallivanting” in previous bop.

Phishers target University email

University staff and students are the intended victims of a new 'phishing' attack

Return of the Uni police?

The University funds four PCSOs, but it looks unlikely that colleges will let them patrol quads.

Police crack down on local clubs

Imperial's licence is suspended amidst reports of underage drinking, drugs, and fights.  

Murder mystery entices applicants

Dead bodies on the quad used to dispel myths about Oxford.    

Oxford win Boat Race

VIDEO: Cambridge suffer after losing their stroke man.

Blackwell gives Bod £5m

Julian Blackwell wants the Bodleian's treasures to be put on public view.

OUCA ‘rowdy behaviour’ criticised

The behaviour of some OUCA members caused a speaker to complain at a London event.  

Professor wins IR award

Paul Collier won the 2008 Lionel Gelver Prize for his book 'The Bottom Billion'.

Zero-emissions sports car developed

Oxford University has helped create a green sports car. 

Christ Church win University Challenge

The college won by 220-170 to Sheffield 

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