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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.

All the President’s men

Cherwell looks closer at Michelle Obama's security entourage

Michelle Obama speaks at Christ Church, Oxford

The First Lady discusses the importance of education, 'believing in yourself' and life in the White House, during a historic visit to Oxford

Road related rage

Locals enraged at university's plans to cut through Green Belt region

Scientist’s cancer test breakthrough

Oxford scientists develop a new test to screen a rare cancer

Corpus tortoises lose to Jesus

The annual Corpus Christi Tortoise Fair raised over £2000 for charity, with the two home competitors losing out to Tilly of Jesus College

US First Lady to visit Oxford

Michelle Obama is to talk to schoolgirls about the value of higher education at Christ Church College

Outrage over students ‘handpicked’ for chalet

Balliol students demand a more transparent selection process for chalet holidays

Dons damn David Willetts

177 dons sign motion of no confidence in the Universities Minister David Willetts

Not fine by me

A Cherwell investigation discovers very different college decanal systems and some unusual deanings

Rent raises threaten students

Exeter announces dramatic rent increases for forthcoming year

Student Satisfaction Surveyed

Only 49% of international students are satisfied with the availability of financial support in Oxford, says a recently published survey

From RAGs to Riches

RAG's fundraising efforts pay off as they smash last year's total

Professor in world championships

Oxford professor reaches semi finals international rock-paper-scissor using maths

Definitely not just hot air

Hundreds of mysterious balloons appeared around Oxford city centre on Tuesday morning around the RadCam and many colleges

Cambridge hails A*s

OUSU opposes claims that the new A* grade facilitates access

OUSU damns rent

OUSU's 'Rent is too damn high' campaign draws support from US presidential candidate

Battel at Queens

Students express anger over battels rebate confusion

‘A disaster for social mobility’

Oxford unites to condemn latest admissions proposals to introduce extra places for higher fees

OUSU votes to help end genital cutting

OUSU raises awareness to help end female genital cutting

BNC ball goes green

Brasenose makes a pioneering move to host Oxford's first carbon-neutral ball

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