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

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Oxford Town Hall flies Palestine flag for Ramallah Mayor visit

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Worcester College Provost made Labour peer in the House of Lords

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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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