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Encaenia in photos: Oxford’s honorary degree award ceremony

The University of Oxford awarded eight honorary degrees at its annual Encaenia awards ceremony today. Among the recipients were British athlete and Olympian Sir Mo Farah; Irish author and...

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Oxford admissions report reveals significant college and subject disparities

Oxford University has released its Annual Admissions Statistical Report, providing information about undergraduate applications,...

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Oxford Union believes the commodification of women has gone too far

Last Thursday, the Oxford Union passed the motion “This House believes that the commodification...

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Exclusive: St Catz racks up £3.4 million bill on concrete repairs

St Catherine’s College spent over £3.4 million in less than one year due to...

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Gaelic football Blues sail to victory against East Londoners

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Rout sends Oxford up to cloud nine

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Encaenia in photos: Oxford’s honorary degree award ceremony

Oxford admissions report reveals significant college and subject disparities

Oxford Union believes the commodification of women has gone too far

Exclusive: St Catz racks up £3.4 million bill on concrete repairs

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