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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.

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.

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.

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.

Hertford Finalists curse sewage

Black tie dinner for finalists at Hertford cancelled owing to overflowing sewage in the kitchens

Magdalen College in ‘eviction’ scandal

Legal arguments prevent student’s removal from college accommodation

Criticism of Castle Mill development continues

Members of the Campaign to Protect Port Meadow condemn lack of response from the University to their concerns

University blocks Google docs to fight phishing

A rise in the number of phishing emails sent to Oxford students’ accounts, causing the university to block Google Docs temporarily

LMH tutor in Lib Dem harassment claims

Politics tutor Alison Smith and several other women claim to have been sexually harassed by Lord Rennard

“Fairer” pricing for Trinity rooms

Trinity College introduces differential pricing for student accommodation

Hertford drainage sewage overflows

Black tie dinner for finalists at Hertford cancelled due to overflowing sewage in the kitchens

Male candidates gain more firsts than women

After data shows that a higher proportion of men receive firsts than women at Oxford, the University announces that “steps should be taken” to give students the degree they deserve

Horsemeat linked to Paganism

A paper published by the Oxford Journal of Archaeology suggests why horsemeat is so unpopular in England

OUSU rejects boycott of Israel

Motion to boycott Israel is rejected by JCR and MCR representatives after vote was delayed by two weeks

Three cheers for Varsity

Oxford Sirens compete with Cambridge Cougars for the Cheerleading 'Varsity Trophy'

Brian Cox dines at Balliol

The astronomer and TV star dines at Balliol College, much to students' delight

Students spending less on alcohol

Study finds that first year students are going out less than finalists

St Anne’s votes to introduce stress-busting animals

St Anne's could bring in animals to help lower exam stress

Students complain of "foul odour" at Wahoo nightclub

General Manager assures Cherwell that a 'thorough investigation' will be conducted

Student assaulted in Jericho

21-year-old female Oxford student assaulted and dragged into nearby alleyway by attacker

Irish students at Oxford doubled over last decade

Rise attributed mainly to an increase in post-graduate enrolments

Oxford feminists in publicity drive

Spate of equalities events take place across the university

Classics Mods become less intense

Classics Moderations are getting easier, it is alleged, as they now take place over ten days rather than eight

Edwina Currie steals bell during Union debate

Edwina Currie steals the secretary's bell in order to speak over her time limit

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