Taylor Swift invited to address Oxford Union via star-studded "Shake It Off" edit

The Oxford Union addresses by Stephen Fry, Diane Kruger, Richard Dawkins, A$AP Rocky, Malala Yousafzai , Ian McKellen, Psy, Patrick Stewart, Morgan Freeman, and plenty more have all been spliced together to create the clip. There's a few satirical nods in there too, notably having the beleaguered (and outgoing) FIFA President Sepp Blatter sing "but I wanted to stay...", and the divisive Piers Morgan singing "I've got nothing in my brain..."

Charles Vaughan, Union's President, said that although they'd asked in the past, they had been unable to book Swift due to her hectic touring schedule.

He also told The Independent that took an entire team a week to complete: "There were two people working on the video editing, two people trawling through the catalogue of videos, and the rest of our committee was helping by suggesting changes."

Vaughan added: "Taylor Swift is an international sensation who does not just produce enjoyable music but has become a contemporary cultural icon. The Oxford Union hosts some of the world’s most influential speakers and celebrities, and Swift is one of the most exciting performers today who appeals to such a broad range of audiences. Any artist who can create a single which has one billion views on YouTube is someone particularly special. It’s wonderful that many people outside of Oxford have got in touch with us too saying how much they enjoy the video... we are pleased that people have seen a different and more fun side to the Oxford Union, and hope they will continue to follow us online."

Check out the Union's invite below.