The University of Oxford has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Liverpool, Oxfordshire County Council, and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Prominent UK intellectuals, including many with ties to Oxford, form The Council for the Defence of British Universities, a campaign to 'defend' universities.
Lord Patten, Chairman of the BBC Trust and Oxford University Chancellor suggests structural overhaul of the BBC following the resignation of Director General George Entwistle.