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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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College deficits stretch to millions

Oxford's richest colleges face tough decisions.

OED rings false

The current Education Minister will be writing to the Oxford English Dictionary's publisher to demand a reprint after it wrongly described Alexander Graham Bell as an American.

Universities push up entry grades

Several leading universities, including Cambridge and York, have been accused of changing A-Level entry requirements subsequent to students applying.

Study reveals dementia crisis

Britain is ignoring its dementia crisis, a recent study conducted by Oxford University's Health Economics Research centre suggests.

Drugs smack-down at Christ Church

Anonymous letter warns of Chch 'drug culture'.

Visa cuts for non-EU students

Government announces new visa restrictions.

Green students stand for Council

Oxford students run for City Council seats.

Authorities put brakes on Turl St Dash

Annual dash banned following violence.

Student shouts "slay the Jews" at Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister

Police investigate racist abuse allegations.

Student screams "Kill the Jews" at Israeli minister

Danny Ayalon faced protests and disruption when speaking at the Oxford Union on Monday.

Thirst Lodge goes Go-Go

Town and gown speak against plans which "put women at risk".

Honorary degrees revealed

Dame Eileen Atkins, DBE, is one of several famous figures to be given an honorary degree by Oxford this year.

Students campaign to save Sikh Temple

An online petition has been launched to save Oxford's only Sikh temple.

Oxford failing minorities

Oxford is still lagging behind other UK universities in the recruitment of students from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Urgent new motion for Student Union passed

New proposal for OUSU funding gets green light.

Doxbridge over troubled water

Sports trip funding causes controversy.

Equal fees for asylum seekers

OUSU Council votes to support fee cuts for asylum seekers

OFS leaves thesps out of pocket

Student producers accuse closing studio of financial laxity.

Knife threat in Escape

Row over lost phone escalated to violence.

Fake fresher offers "coaching"

Student who lied on his application offered coaching.

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