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Zimbabwe's stone carvers seek a revival as an Oxford exhibition confronts a British colonial legacy
A collection of Zimbabwean stone sculptures will be the centerpiece of an exhibition at Oxford University meant to ...
Zimbabwe stone carvers seek a revival as an Oxford exhibition confronts British colonial past
A collection of Zimbabwean stone sculptures will be part of an Oxford exhibition meant to 'contextualize' the legacy of ...
As Harvard stands up to Trump, history offers valuable lessons on university autonomy
Governments have long sought to bring universities to heel — and they've been successful in the short term before. But ...
Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015
Oxford University academics used a chalice made from a human skull – potentially belonging to an enslaved Caribbean woman – ...
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New book reveals Oxford academics drank from cup made of human skull
A book set to be released in the U.K. has once again brought attention to the country's colonial history. The book reveals ...
I dropped out of Oxford because my workload was too much, and I had no time to enjoy college. It was the best decision.
He was excited to go to Oxford, but the relentless workload made him hate college. He transferred to a university with a ...
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Oxford academics drank from enslaved woman’s skull in dining ritual, book shocks
Oxford academics drank from an enslaved woman’s human skull for decades, a new book reveals, revealing the pervasive legacy ...
The £55m Oxford University building on the front line of a war between seagulls and mankind
Daphne du Maurier would surely crack a smile from beyond the grave at news that the Blavatnik School of Government – the ...
Oxford University's William Hague makes appearance at Boat Race
New Oxford University chancellor William Hague made a public appearance to attend the 170th Boat Race this weekend. The ...
The Boat Race: Why has Oxford and Cambridge’s annual river rivalry endured for almost 200 years?
Teams from the two universities have to deal with dirty tricks and dirty water - but it remains a key part of the British ...
USA Today ranks square in Mississippi college town among the best in the nation. See why
A public square in Mississippi known for food, art, culture, history and more ranks among the best in the U.S. USA Today looked for heart of community.
Oxford University doctor died in M4 crash near Swindon
A much-loved Oxford University researcher and experienced doctor died in an unusual car crash on the M4 near Swindon. Dr Valeria Frighi-Pezzella spent much of her life treating people with diabetes ...