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Proctors’ Office investigations into AI plagiarism rise 46% in a year

Cases are on the rise, whilst the majority of AI plagiarism investigations in the last three years have been in the Social Sciences division, a Cherwell investigation has found.

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.

Government intern scheme to help graduates find jobs

Government announced plans for a National Internship Scheme to help graduates facing toughest job market in a generation.

Credit crunch cuts Oxford’s assets

The economic downturn has cost Oxford University an estimated £100 million

Oxford science grads win prize with plan to save the bees

A team of graduates from Oxford University has won the Environment Young Entrepreneurs Scheme.

Somerville to be fined for food fight mayhem

The outgoing Dean of Somerville College has threatened to fine the entire JCR for the damage caused by a food fight at the college's Michaelmas Dinner.

Research at Oxford is "world-leading"

Oxford University's research quality has once again been judged one of the best in the UK, coming second only to Cambridge

ITV drops Oxford Boat Race

ITV will not renew its contract to broadcast the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race beyond 2010.

Under 21 Rugby team to receive diversity lessons

Oxford's U21 squad must attend a cultural diversity course after investigations into alleged anti-Semitic behaviour.

Nobel economist addresses University

Nobel prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus spoke at the Sheldonian on Tuesday

Infertile academic seeks Oxbridge donor

An infertile London academic has requested an egg donor from Oxbridge in an attempt to increase her chances of having an 'intellectual' baby.

Wadham elections violated constitution

Irregular voting methods may trigger re-run of Michelmas Student Union election

Fellow proposes all dons be made professors

An Oxford academic has proposed that all dons holding permanent posts should be given the title "professor".

Oxford’s Space Age

Oxford academics have helped create the Venus Express, a spacecraft devoted solely to studying planet Venus.

OUSU election troubled by email problems

OUSU elections suffered another embarrassing setback this week when personalised voting codes arrived late.

Baskerville wins OUSU presidency

Stefan Baskerville has won the 2008 OUSU presidential election.

Millionaire Bodleian thief brought to book

An Iranian millionaire who stole from "priceless" collections in the Bodleian and British Library may face jail.

Another surgeon uses bogus Oxford degree

A Ugandan doctor was arrested last weekend after claiming to have earned a degree in Medicine from Oxford University.

Government slams Radcliffe plans

The government's advisor on architecture has criticised the University's plans for the Radcliffe Infirmary redevelopment as "wholly inadequate".

Russell Group unis still excluding poorer students

The Russell Group of universities, which includes Oxford, is not doing enough to address applicants' financial situations, an NUS study finds.

Divided Teddy Hall snubs JCR president

Teddy Hall JCR is divided over its president after students refused to award him a traditional tankard for "good work" during the year.

Religion is innate, says controversial study

A senior Oxford University researcher has claimed that humans are naturally disposed to believe in God from birth.

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