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Rishi Sunak takes up Oxford and Stanford university roles
Rishi Sunak is set to return to his former universities as he takes up two new jobs in the UK and America.The former prime minister announced he would be joining…
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Loch Ness Monster mystery may finally be SOLVED – as Oxford scientist claims there is a simple explanation for sightings of the mythical beast
The existence of Scotland's legendary Loch Ness Monster has been hotly-debated for nearly a century. Affectionately referred to as Nessie, the large marine creature is said to inhabit the freshwater loch…
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Oxford accused of lowering their own standards to hit diversity targets with one in ten places now reserved for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
By FRANCINE WOLFISZ Published: 18:22 EST, 20 December 2024 | Updated: 19:30 EST, 20 December 2024 Oxford academics fear standards are being lowered to accept 'disadvantaged' students who would not…
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Donald Trump; Popular vote totals; Oxford brain rot : NPR
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What is brain rot, the Oxford University 2024 word of the year?
Getty ImagesAre you spending hours scrolling mindlessly on Instagram reels and TikTok? If so, you might be suffering from brain rot, which has become the Oxford word of the year.It…
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Sheffield United Thrash Oxford To Boost Hopes Of Immediate Return To Premier League
Last Updated:November 27, 2024, 06:51 ISTGoals from Callum O'Hare, Tyrese Campbell and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi fired Chris Wilder's side at Bramall Lane.Sheffield United beat Oxford 3-0 in Champions League. (Picture Credit:…
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Rapper Slowthai raped two women after Oxford gig, court told
PA MediaSlowthai appeared in court alongside his wife, the popstar Anne-MarieGrammy-nominated rapper Slowthai and a friend raped two women after one of his gigs, a court has been told.The 29-year-old,…
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Oxford Union’s Kashmir Debate Stirs Row, ‘Brave’ Indian Student’s Protest Video Goes Viral
Last Updated:November 15, 2024, 15:14 ISTThe British Hindus objected to the Kashmir debate, alleging that the Oxford Union invited two speakers linked to terrorism. British Hindus protest outside Oxford Union…
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The sexual encounter that led to Oxford student Alex being cancelled… and then taking his own life: What DID happen to turn Alex from a popular young man with the world at his feet to one shunned by his friends?
The return to Oxford University after the Christmas holidays should have marked the start of another happy and rewarding term for Alexander Rogers.In his third year of studying materials science,…
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Indian PhD Student Alleges Oxford University ‘Forcibly Transferred’ Her To Master’s Course
Last Updated:October 26, 2024, 19:35 ISTLakshmi Balakrishnan said that she already holds two master's degrees and had invested nearly £100,000 (around Rs 1.09 crore) in her education and living expenses…