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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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St Peter’s silences students after sexual misconduct impeachment attempt

In an email sent to members of the JCR, students were warned that dissemination of this information would lead to "disciplinary proceedings by the college – with an expectation of severe sanction.”

New English language test launched by Oxford University Press

The digitally-delivered test, designed for learners over 16, is the only English language test certified by the University.

UCU organises “rally” in support of suspended Ruskin College union representative

The University and College Union (UCU) described Dr Lee Humber’s alleged suspension as being “on bogus charges” and organised a protest outside the college.

University has “not taken decision” on revoking Sultan of Brunei’s honorary degree, despite pressure from SU

The student union argued that the Sultan "failed to meet" the standards of a recipient of an honorary degree from Oxford after the introduction of new anti-LGBT laws.

New almond tree on High Street will be planted “this week”

Hotelier Jeremy Mogford is funding a replacement for the beloved tree, which was removed in January.

Colleges warn students of scabies outbreak

In their email, Exeter warn warns students that “Scabies is very contagious. It is spread from one infected person to another through direct, prolonged, close physical contact. Student communities are at high risk of spreading scabies because of this.”

Gender pay gap: Vice-Chancellor criticises “frustratingly slow” progress

The mean gender pay gap amongst Oxford University staff has decreased slightly from 24.5% to 22.6% but remains higher than the national average.

New data reveals extent of access gaps in English universities

New data from the Office for Students shows 67% of English universities and other higher education providers had gaps in higher education access for...

Student “asked to leave” after bringing her toddler to Oxford talk on “Women and leadership”

Green Templeton student Ania Kordala alleged that she was told she was not allowed to bring her child to the talk on gender equality, which was given by former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard.

Oxford donor suspends giving amid opioid legal scandal

Accused of "deceptive practices", the Sackler family has been a donor since 1991.

Huawei boss alleges Oxford faced “interference” in decision to cut ties

The University decided to suspend ties on the 8th of January, the same day that Chancellor Patten asked the government for advice on University policy towards the firm.

Oxford students join “million-strong” anti-Brexit march

Representing a number of political groups, the number of Oxford students who were in attendance is difficult to establish, but one source told Cherwell that over 50 Oxford students had marched.

Cellar closure blamed on landlords “pursuing maximum profit”

A music venue charity has condemned the landlords' decision to raise the price of the tenancy at the expense of "grassroots music and artists".

Oxford honours victims of Christchurch terrorist attack

The organisers wrote: “In the wake of these horrific attacks on the mosques in Christchurch, it is more important now than ever, to stand together in unity and show that actions born of hate, intolerance and bigotry will fail to incite violence.”

St John’s creates post to research its colonial past

The first post of its kind at Oxbridge, the research will focus on “explor[ing] connections between the college and colonialism".

Teenage boys arrested over neo-Nazi graffiti in Headington

"Reassuring (to an extent) that organised Far Right extremism is not behind the incident. Oxford will go on being watchful for such extremism. Deeply worrying that children would do this.”

Cambridge Labour to follow OULC in disaffiliating from Labour Students

A statement from CULC described the elections as “deeply undemocratic” and called for a new organisation to replace Labour Students.

Catz sign stolen in alleged “vengeance” for victory in the women’s football cuppers final

The match's losers were accused of “stealing” their opponents’ signpost at the end of term.

Neo-Nazi graffiti referencing New Zealand attacks appears in Headington

*Content Warning* The graffiti showed Swastikas and the phrase 'SUB 2 pewdiepie'. Thames Valley Police are treating the incident as a hate crime.

Worcester Provost Resigns

Dr Kate Tunstall will take over as Interim Provost, as incumbent wishes to 'return to academic work'.
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