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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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Beatles cover launched online

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Oxford Museum celebrates classic

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Let the poor man speak

A Nobel Peace Prize Winner, former world leader, renowned advocate for peace and founder of an institution renowned for its election monitoring is receiving...

Protest at degree for US President

STUDENTS have protested against a decision by Mansfield College to award an honorary fellowship to former US President Jimmy Carter this week, alleging that...

Drink the Bar Dry: Brasenose, Trinity and Hertford

We hoped to start our evening in Brasenose bar, but at 9.20pm on a Saturday evening the place was closed. Willing to give the...

‘Gay’ comment rouses Pembroke anger

A STUDENT standing for election as Pembroke’s Sports Rep was accused of making homophobic comments as part of his manifesto during JCR hustings last...

Ritalin use widespread among students

OXFORD students have been taking a ‘dangerous’ prescription drug without medical advice to help them concentrate for exams.Ritalin is usually prescribed for sufferers of...

Oxford taskforce condemns Blair’s energy legacy

A GROUP of Oxford academics has condemned the Government’s energy policy and warned of serious consequences for the environment unless urgent changes are made....

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Students hit by Council litter fines

University students and staff have slammed an Oxford City Council decision to issue £100 penalties for breaking new rubbish collection rules.Seven fines have been...