Oxford Union

The No Confidence Debate: A Union tradition?

‘This traditional debate…has for the last 180 years maintained its status as the most influential platform outside Westminster for the discussion of the Government’s performance.’ President’s editorial, OUS Term Card MT 2004 (OUS Stack 378.425 74 OUS TER) In its first debate of each academic year, the modern Oxford Union Society always moves ‘That this … Read More

War and the Oxford Union

A World War One soldier stands in uniform before he goes to the field. A sepia photo from the Union Library Stacks.

The students of the Union displayed solidarity with other students from around the world and their struggles. On 17 November 1939 (now known as International Students’ Day), the Nazis stormed Czech Universities, killing nine student leaders and sending 1500 students to concentration camps, as well as closing higher education institutions in Czechoslovakia. As a tribute … Read More