Tag: oxford university
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Malala and Oxford University announce scholarship for Baloch students
The University of Oxford and the Balochistan government have agreed to provide scholarships to deserving talented students from the province. The agreement was formalised at a ceremony attended by Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. It is also supported by the Oxford Pakistan Programme (OPP) and its benefactors. The graduate scholarships…
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UK police arrest 16 protesting against Israeli genocide of Gaza at Oxford University
UK police have arrested 16 people at a protest organised by a pro-Palestinian student group at Oxford University, in the latest flare-up on a prestigious campus over the genocide in Gaza. Thames Valley Police said the individuals were arrested Thursday on suspicion of aggravated trespass, while one was also held on suspicion of common assault.…
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AstraZeneca admits in court that vaccine had rare side effects
AstraZeneca has admitted in court that its vaccine can cause rare side effects, including blood clots and low platelet count. The vaccine, which was developed with the University of Oxford, was sued over claims that it caused death and serious injury in dozens of cases. The lawsuit was spearheaded by Jamie Scott, whose life took…
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Imran Khan could be the next chancellor of Oxford University
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is among the candidates being considered to be elected the next Chancellor of Oxford University following the resignation of Chris Patten. The seat is vacant after 80-year-old Patten, who held the post for 21 years, resigned. The position of Chancellor is largely ceremonial and is typically awarded to a former…
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‘Bilawal jawan admi hai, usay ghussa barri jaldi aajata hai’: Zardari about son’s threat to leave ministries
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari while talking about his son, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, said that he is a young man and easily gets angry. “Bilawal is a young man; he gets angry quickly. I am used to showing patience for 67 years. He is Oxford returned; he does not believe in…
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APS attack survivor Ahmad Nawaz becomes President of Oxford Union
Ahmad Nawaz, a survivor of the Army Public School (APS) Peshawar attack, has secured the position of the President of “Oxford Union”, a famous debating society at Oxford University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The society was founded in 1823. He shared the announcement on his Twitter handle saying, “I am…
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Scholarships for Pakistanis at Oxford University
The British High Commission of Pakistan in London launched the Oxford Pakistan Programme (OPP), which includes graduate scholarships, visiting fellowships, and special lectures. Founded by two Oxford alumni, Haroon Zaman and Talha Pirzada, this initiative aims to provide opportunities for bright students, academic and research scholarships for Pakistanis, reports Saama. The head of the programme…
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‘Why do people have to get married,’ Malala on love, life and the future
Pakistan’s shining star, Malala Yousafzai sets British Vogue on fire with her latest interview for the magazine’s July cover. The interview covers her life after her graduation from Oxford University, her big plans for her future, love and marriage. Love and marriage When asked about love and relationships at first, Malala seems “embarrassed” and horrified…