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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.

Uni boffins unlock body-consciousness in brains

Oxford University researchers have discovered how our brain's sense of body ownership can be manipulated by illusion.

Lehman collapse stifles Varsity sponsorship

The annual Oxford-Cambridge rugby Varsity match has lost its sponsor - Lehman Brothers.

Council blocks Bod’s book depository

A planning inspector has stopped plans to build a new book depository following an appeal.

Oxford to consider applicants’ postcodes

Students applying to Oxford will now have their postcode taken into account as admissions tutors consider which applicants to interview.

Iran minister’s Oxford doctorate a fake

Oxford University has released a statement confirming that the Iranian Interior Minister has never received a degree from Oxford.

Pullman at vigil for Jericho boatyard

Author and Oxford graduate Philip Pullman was present at a silent vigil to save the Jericho area's boatyard from development.

Preliminary Norrington Table shows surprises

The 2007/2008 Norrington Table has seen some big differences in college rankings.

Student dies day after wedding

A Brasenose student has died from leukaemia the day after marrying his university sweetheart.

Uni row prompts lead fundraiser’s departure

A major row is believed to have erupted among senior Oxford University figures, following the departure of a high-profile don.

Student’s attackers appear in court

Two teenagers suspected of bludgeoning an Oxford University student appeared in court today.

Teenagers arrested after student attack

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack on a student.

Attacked student may have brain damage

Doctors are waiting to see whether an Oxford University student who suffered a 'brutal attack' will face brain damage.

Social networking to fund Oxford MBA

A Vancouver man is appealing to friends and visitors to his website to donate money towards his Oxford degree

UPDATE: Zuby speaks about ordeal

A week after his 'shocking' ordeal at Bournemouth train station, Zuby has spoken to Cherwell about the incident and how events unfolded.

Students break swimming record

Oxford students Lennard Lee, Harry Fisher and Nicholas Berry have broken the British record for crossing the Straits of Gibraltar, raising over £1,700 for charity through their account at http://www.justgiving.com/gibstraits.

Student rapper held at gunpoint

A recent graduate of Oxford was held at gunpoint by police in Bournemouth yesterday.

Kevin Spacey comes to St Catz

Kevin Spacey, star of films including American Beauty, and Artistic Director of London’s Old Vic Theatre, has been named Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of...

Inmates escape from Campsfield

Seven detainees escaped from Campsfield on Thursday, with three believed to be still at large

Spot the difference

Guy Pewsey sees through Hollywood's tricks and disguises

Fire at Wolfson College

Fire in accommodation block 'caused by grill left on' - 150 graduate students evacuated

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