Wednesday 17th June 2026

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Oxford Union holds “This House Believes the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam” Debate

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”.

Raise fees for middle class, says Butler

THE MASTER of University College has called for tuition fees to be raised so that the University can provide more financial assistance for poorer...

Study: Oxford third most expensive university in UK

OXFORD UNIVERSITY has the third highest cost-of-living index in the country, a study by The Independent has found. With rent and associated costs reaching...

"Starving, purging and self-criticism”

"I STARTED as a fresher at Oxford against the advice of my family and my doctor. It was clear to them that I was...

OUCA President plans to run in City Council elections

OXFORD UNIVERSITY Conservative Association President Alex Stafford has opened his campaign to stand in next year’s City Council elections following his brother’s attempt to...

Quiz show captain rusticated

THE CAPTAIN of Magdalen’s University Challenge team has been rusticated for a year due to poor academic performance.Second year history student Jon Wright hopes...

Don: state schools fail brightest

THE WARDEN of New College has accused state schools of jeopardising bright pupils’ chances of gaining places at Oxford by encouraging them to do...

Vicious abuse in Pembroke feud

Pembroke JCR is being driven apart by in-fighting following the collapse of a JCR meeting described as "abusive" and "out of control".The JCR Committee...

£500,000 revamp for beleaguered Park End

Oxford club Park End is to reopen later this month after half a million pounds of refurbishment in an attempt to reverse declining attendances.Park...

‘Green Norrington’ scrutinises colleges

COLLEGES’ green credentials have come under scrutiny following the release of a new environment survey, carried out by OUSU.Graduate college Linacre came out top...

Reptilian comrade for Wadham Students’ Union

Wadham Students’ Union is to become the fourth Oxford college to acquire a tortoise after the SU passed a motion on Sunday.Students hope to...

Outcry at Exeter for larger OUSU condoms

Exeter students are demanding larger condoms after complaints that condoms provided by OUSU are too tight, uncomfortable and have even snapped on some occasions.The...

US judge reviews Muslim don’s ban

A US judge has heard arguments regarding the case of prominent Oxford Muslim academic Tariq Ramadan about whether he should be granted permission to...

Green light for controversial Middle East Centre project

THE UNIVERSITY has given the go-ahead to plans to build a new Middle East Centre at St Anthony’s College after positive feedback from local...

Through the grapevine

Have you ever heard someone compare a wine’s aroma to "cat’s pee on a gooseberry bush" or a pile of grey flint? Wine buffs...

Liasons

by Aaron Borbora Tucked away between the back of the Westgate Centre and County Hall, Liaison is certainly not one of Oxford’s better-known restaurants. And...

The Lord is my light

Is religion obsolete in Oxford? Freddie Parton investigates the two poles of apathy and evangelism Your average student at Oxford probably views Christianity with...

What do dreams mean?

Questioning the meaning of dreams tends to make us think of colourful ‘dream symbolism’ dictionaries, which list reams of everyday items and detail the...

Flip Side: Drugs

Victor Petrov questions the validity of anti-drug attitudesRcreational drugs legalised? A novel concept for Britain, where magic mushrooms were banned in 2005 and cannabis...

Poetry in Exile

 Henry Oliver snuggles down in Blackwell's with the Ambit Poets Fewer than twenty of us gather on the first floor of Blackwell’s on a chilly...

Micheal Winner

On the surface, it is very easy to dislike Michael Winner. He is a man whose career in film revolves around violence and smut,...

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