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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.

Gove scraps EMA bursary scheme

NUS Vice President slates government proposals to scrap EMA

Fukushima radiation detected in Oxford

Experts reassure there is no need to overreact as nuclear radiation from the Fukushima plant reaches the UK

Cuts cause controversy

1% cut to Oxford\'s funding leads some to question necessity of charging £9,000 fees

Increasing tuition fees could cause £1bn funding gap

Government funding could be threatened as yet more universities announce maximum fees

Will Hutton named as Hertford’s new Principal

Public intellectual to lead Hertford through "impending storms"

International students’ visa regulations revised

Coalition offers 'compromises' on visa proposals

Students among ”anarchist” breakaways from TUC march

Protestors say official march had \"lack of energy\" compared to previous student protests against the raise in tuition fees

Kellogg comes of age

Kellogg College turns 21 and celebrates its continuing success as a graduate college

Oxford to host New Zealand students affected by earthquake

Free places at Oxford for 42 University of Canterbury students during Trinity

New kids on the block

Goat race butts in on weekend\'s sporting action

University warns against use of Spotify

University fears that Spotify is to blame for increase in computer viruses

Academics go on strike

Academics from universities across the country go on strike over pay and pensions

Dons defy Clegg

Oxford rejects Clegg's call to increase state school entrants by lowering academic requirements as "nonsense"

Bollywood and the Bodleian

Bollywood comes to Oxford

Law college wins case against Oriel graduate

Oriel graduate\'s attempt to sue law college thrown out by High Court

African scholarships announced

Eight new scholarships available at Oxford for African graduates

MPs criticise "flawed" student visa proposals

Parliamentary report warns government about restrictions on foreign students

Thirst Lodge loses license

Lap dancing venue next to church has its licence removed

More unis set to charge £9,000 fees

Durham, Leeds and Liverpool announce £9,000 fees

Magdalen Bridge open for May Day

Magdalen Bridge to open on May Day for first time since 2005

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