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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.

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Think tank publishes report calling for centralised Oxbridge admissions

The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has published a new report advocating for centralised admissions procedures for applications to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, arguing that the current collegiate system increases the opacity and complexity for applicants and their teachers.

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St Catz reopens dining hall following RAAC renovations

St Catherine’s College has reopened its dining hall, following more than two years of disruption caused by the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in parts of its estate.

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Violent clash outside Oxford Union during visit of Sudanese prime minister

A violent altercation broke out between the entourage of Prime Minister Kamil Idris of Sudan and protesters during Idris’ visit to the Oxford Union on Wednesday, 13th May. The incident occurred as Idris was exiting the Union after participating in a speaker event.

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Introducing… David Hyman, Oxford University Octopush Club

How many members do you have? Excluding new players, we have 11 each session - we’re looking for more.Who does the Octopush Club represent...

No Platform policy reformed

OUSU Council voted to scrap a referendum on its controversial No Platform policy last Friday, deciding instead to replace it with an amended version.The...

Footballers triumph in BUSA League showdown

by Paul Rainford (Blues Football Captain) The superb 4-1 victory against Worcester University last Friday ensured that we were crowned BUSA Midlands champions. I feel compelled to...

Blues look forward to Varsity

Four matches, one sorry day to avenge for, hundreds of expectant supporters watching on… it could mean only one thing. If you want to...

JCRs cast a line for sustainable fish

JCRs throughout Oxford have been calling for colleges to switch to sustainable fish as part of a major environmental campaign.Five colleges have already passed...

The Anti-Valentine

Sean Faye presents the case for abandoning Valentine’s Day.... and adopting spontaneous romance It’s that tine of year again – Valentine’s Day. My cynically-disposed...

Teddy Hall close in on Worcester

St. Edmund Hall 2 - 1 Lincoln Teddy Hall laboured to victory over Lincoln on Wednesday in a match that belied the polar League positions of...

Comment: Cameron deserves GQ crown

by Aneurin Ellis-Evans GQ’s decision to place David Cameron above Gordon Brown in their list of the most influential people in Britain is intentionally...

Brazen Brasenose give title leaders a scare

Worcester 2 - 2 BrasenoseGoing into this match off an impressive victory over Wadham, a dogged Brasenose side made Worcester scramble for a draw...

Comment: There is only misery in forced marriages

by Ghayasuddin Siddiqui Several years ago, when I finished speaking to an audience in a mosque in Birmingham on why it was wrong to...

Council admits Â£12,000 bill for tree protestor

It has emerged that the operation to remove eco-protester Gabriel Chamberlain from his tree sit-in in Bonn Square cost Oxford City Council nearly £12,000.On...

Editorial: Kind of blue

There’s a petition on Facebook to drop a reading week into the middle of every term. It is true that, if petitions on facebook...

Restaurant Review: Moya

Slovakian food is not traditional romantic fare. The aphrodisiacal effects of sauerkraut, onions, and dumplings are probably somewhere next to brussel sprouts on the...

University gets one over Town

Gown 8 - 4 Town There was little room for free speech at the union on Monday night, in fact there was little room at...

Fascist-itis spreads to the continent

In-party rows are contagious. Firstly, late last year:George Galloway and his supporters have split from Respect. After a week in which he has tried...

Alice Through the Looking Glass

Whenever I hear that a new adaptation of Alice Through the Looking Glass is being made, whether in theatre or film, I react with...

Oxford Announces Honorary Degrees for 2008

Oxford University’s honorary degrees for 2008 have been announced. The economist, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, will receive a degree of doctor of civil law, while...

Virgin Baron to Open Health Centre in Oxford

Sir Richard Branson is planning to open a health centre in Oxford where GPs would work alongside private health practitioners. Virgin Healthcare would offer...

Commu-what?

Roger Cohen’s latest column in the International Herald Tribune paints a concerning picture of the ignorance of all too many German youths. Speaking to...

Single Review: Chris Townsend “Radio”

3/5 Singer- songwriter Chris Townsend’s list of influences reads like the lighter end of the OC soundtrack; Gavin DeGraw, John Mayer and Jeff Buckley....

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