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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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LMH electoral misconduct

JCR embroiled in controversy after vote to ignore report on electoral malpractice.

Union Break-In

Thousands of pounds worth of goods stolen from Oxford Union, raising concerns about security at the site

Number of female professors rises

National statistics demonstrate that more women than ever before are gaining top university positions

Oxford applications remain steady

Oxford bucks national trend, as other UK universities see applications fall

No more Meat-Free Mondays at Wadham

Wadham's SU split over motion to end vegetarian-only dinners

Students blame poor teaching for 2:2s

Increasing numbers of students nationally file complaints about tutors

Jericho Health Centre to open

Oxford University to open a new super surgery in Jericho in the coming months

Oxford introduces A* entrance requirements

University to increase the number of courses which require applicants to attain one or two A* grades at A Level

New College trademarks its name

New College Oxford responds to trademark application from its London namesake

St Hugh’s drinking society banned

Dean condemns 'sexist' events organised by secret drinking society, the Black Cygnets.

OUSU supports new approach to access

Report recommends provisions to help applicants from non-traditional backgrounds

Library is history

University proposes to close the History Faculty Library and move all books and services to the Rad Cam.

Exeter Fellow writes a book on the origins of sex

Dr. Faramerz Dabhoiwala's book due to be published on February 2nd

Smashed at the SSL

Graduate student smashes a door in the early hours of Sunday morning, and claims to have no recollection of it

Bed in a shed

Landlord attempts to rent a garden shed, which has no running water or electricity

Hugh’s fobbed off

St Hugh's implements zoning system, closing off some buildings to students

Oxford tutors deny that students are academically weaker

Tutors defend students, following claims in national press about students' 'inability to spell.'

RAG’s charity selection process changes

Following an OUSU motion, the charities supported by RAG will now be voted on by the whole student body

Wikipedia founder launches free speech project

Jimmy Wales visits Oxford for the launch of a new website designed to encourage debate

Oxford’s homes increasingly bought by foreign investors

Councillor expresses concern about lack of capacity and uninhabited homes in the city as many of Oxford’s most prestigious properties are being bought by foreign investors.
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