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New scholarship created for Afghan women at Oxford

One scholarship will be awarded to a woman of Afghan descent to study at the University of Oxford each year in a new endowment from the Weidenfeld-Hoffman Trust.

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Former L’Oreal CEO donates £30m for new Worcester College library

Worcester College has submitted a planning application for a new £30 million library, funded entirely by a donation from alumnus and former CEO of L’Oréal Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones.

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University style guide criticised by international students

A style guide issued by the University of Oxford advises staff to use “plain English” to avoid confusing international students.

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St Anne’s to close nursery called a ‘lifeline’ for women at Oxford

St Anne’s College will close its day nursery, ending an institution that was pivotal in supporting women students and academics at the University of Oxford.

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Kosovo President visits Blavatnik School of Government

President Jahjaga of Kosovo discussed democracy and the future of the troubled state.

Oxford University Facebook page reaches 1 million likes

The University's Facebook page has more likes than any other UK university

Nissan apprenticeships harder than a place at Oxford

Lord Adonis discusses the scarcity of quality apprenticeships, which are statisicallly more competitive than a place at Oxford

Monopoly misspelling

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Fathers suffer at childbirth too

New research from Oxford researchers show fathers are also affected by traumatic births

"Zero tolerance" sexual harassment policy passed at Wadham

Wadham SU votes in favour of the motion which notes that 68% of female students experience sexual harasssment at university or college

Victorian graffiti found on Natural History Museum

Mason's marks from 1864 come to light during renovations

Blackwell’s Music continues despite relocation

No jobs lost due to move from 23-25 Broad St

Jesus gets hot tub

Jesus College JCR is to lay on a hot tub for its exam-laden final year students

Nancy Pelosi addresses Oxford Union

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives received a standing ovation following a speech in which she discussed firearms, American politics and the importance of compromise