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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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A bloody night at Fuzzy Ducks

Bar staff refuse to help as student is punched repeatedly on the dancefloor, students trying to help thrown out

Hertford bid bye-bye to bar

Ball planned as farewell to student-run venue

Controversial position adopted at Union

Motion passed to create Librarian-Elect, as members claim “political motivations” behind new Union office

"Disgusting initiations condemned"

Women’s lacrosse team dress as babies and teenage mothers, whilst nappies are taped to freshers' bodies

"Disgusting" initiations condemned

Women’s lacrosse team dress as babies and teenage mothers, whilst nappies are taped to freshers' bodies

An apology

In last week's issue of Cherwell, we stated that 'President's Drinks at the Oxford Union will start charging members for entry, it was decided...

Rich colleges enjoy more academic success

A Cherwell investigation reveals that college wealth is clearly reflected in exam performance

Vince Cable is a no show

Police confirm they did not advise Cable to pull out of Oxford visit but student protest set to go ahead

Archeology digs at Roman sites

A new project has been launched this week to explore East Oxford's Roman and medieval archaeological sites. Led by the University's Department for Continuing Education,...

£1 billion fundraiser retires

Dame Vivien Duffield is set to retire as the chairman of the Oxford Thinking fundraising campaign, reports the Telegraph. Since taking up the post...

Calls for child heart unit closure

An NHS review announced last Friday that paediatric heart surgery should no longer take place at Oxford's John Radcliffe hospital. The review aims to reduce...