An Oxford University student has been disciplined after attending a “dress as your degree” party as Professor Stephen Hawking.

The student dressed up as the renowned scientist for the themed college party at Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) on Saturday evening, and arrived sitting on an office chair with wheels.

His stunt provoked a furious backlash from fellow students, who reported him to the college dean.

The President of LMH's Junior Common Room (JCR), Lana Purcell, said: "This behaviour breaches our clearly expressed expectations for bop costumes.

"We are angry and disappointed that this has happened and have referred the person to the dean."

A spokesperson for LMH added: "Our dean will be speaking to the student to express the college's disappointment and to ask him to reflect on why his behaviour would be seen by many as offensive."

Miranda Reilly, chair of the Oxford University Students’ Union’s disability campaign also criticised the student for his costume.