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Vice-Chancellor’s pay package raises to £666,000, among highest paid in Russell Group

The University of Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Irene Tracey, received a total pay package of £666,000 this year, the University’s latest accounts reveal. This represents a 2.5% increase in her...

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Oxford Town Hall flies Palestine flag for Ramallah Mayor visit

Oxford City Council flew the flag of Palestine from the Town Hall last week...

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Worcester College Provost made Labour peer in the House of Lords

Worcester College Provost David Isaac has been appointed to the House of Lords as...

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Oxford appoints Professor Mark E. Smith as next Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resources

The University of Oxford has confirmed that Professor Mark E. Smith will become its next Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Planning and Resources).

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Vice-Chancellor’s pay package raises to £666,000, among highest paid in Russell Group

Oxford Town Hall flies Palestine flag for Ramallah Mayor visit

Worcester College Provost made Labour peer in the House of Lords

Oxford appoints Professor Mark E. Smith as next Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resources

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