26 Nov 07

The Oxford Union is an independent debating society. Although most of its members are current or former Oxford students, it is not part of the University. It has its own funding sources (including members’ fees) and its own premises. The University does not have jurisdiction over its events.

Reports suggesting that the University of Oxford has invited Nick Griffin and David Irving to speak at the University are incorrect. They have been invited by the Oxford Union, which is not part of the University, and are speaking at Oxford Union premises, which are not owned by or under the control of the University. 

The Oxford Union is also entirely separate from OUSU (the Oxford University Student Union), which is Oxford’s official student union. 

The University's Race Equality Policy can be viewed to the right.