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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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Counselling cutbacks

Counselling Service changes referral system because of strain on resources

British universities less appealing to foreign students

UCAS figures reveal a drop in applications from EU residents as a result of fee rises

Ice age linked to plant growth

Oxford scientists have discovered link between the emergence of plants and the beginning of the ice age.

Students pay for proof-readers online

Companies charge up to Â£100 to proof-read coursework. University sees it as a grey area with regards to cheating.

Oxford given museum grant

Oxford's museums trump 14 others to win major grant

Oxford triumph in wine contest

Team win a trip to Australia

Hertford Principal to chair fees commission

Will Hutton will lead investigation into the impact of the rise in university tuition fees

Keble clamp down on poor academic performance

College aims to improve its ranking in the Norrington table

Harris Manchester reject Murdoch

College JCR vote on News Corp newspaper subscriptions divides student body

Harris Manchester plans new clock tower

Thai couple donate Â£1.4 million towards new construction at Oxford college

Man on the run

Police chase suspected thief from the Covered Market to Mansfield

Battle of the sexes at Wadham

'Feminism and Lad Culture” discussion held by Wadham feminists, following “laddish” behaviour at Student Union meeting

Petition to ban future lap-dancing clubs

Students express mixed views on the online campaign

Male sex drive causes war

Oxford researchers explore patterns of male aggression

HFL consultations continue

Students bring their concerns to History Faculty Library committee meeting

Chief Exec of Student Loans Company avoids taxation

Students react to news that Ed Lester does not pay Income Tax and National Insurance

Summer schools success

76% of summer school attendees gain places at top unis

University places slashed

15,000 fewer places at UK universities, government announces

Christian Union Mission Week

OICCU have Â£40,000 budget to spend on week entitled 'This is Jesus'

Harry Potter sorting ceremony to take place in Oxford

Students to be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses this Thursday evening

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