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 Graduate college |
St Cross Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3JA United Kingdom +44 1865 27 1650 |
Linacre (established in 1962) is a good example of how modern architecture can exist in Oxford without offending peoples' sensibilities. It's an attractive building, in a parkland with playing fields close to the university's main science area. This is a graduate college, set up to provide a collegiate base for students from other universities who might have difficulty adapting to the ways of Oxford University. Linacre was granted its charter as a fully self-governing college in 1986. It is named after Thomas Linacre (1460-1524) whose pupils included Thomas Moore, Erasmus and Wolsey. Visits to the college are by appointment only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oxford's other university |
Gipsy Lane Campus Headington Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0BP United Kingdom +44 1865 74 1111 http://www.brookes.ac.uk/ |
Few visitors realise that Oxford University is not the only university in town: Brookes University may not be as famous or prestigious, but it is still a major regional university. Inevitably, each university's respective student population tends to have a distinct personality and favourite places to go - not to mention some healthy rivalry - but when it comes down to it, both contribute to the student feel of Oxford. For information on courses and admissions, call +44 1865 48 4848. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Greenery south of the city |
St Clements Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 United Kingdom |
South Park is a beautiful park in the south of the city towards Headington. Situated on one of the few hills in Oxford, it's the place where people go sledging when it snows and tripping through the daisies when spring is in the air, and organised fireworks displays are held here in November. The park is also the home of the circus that seems to pop into town every so often. It's a delightful spot - just the place to have a picnic or walk your dog. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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St Catherine's College |
Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UJ United Kingdom +44 1865 27 1700 |
St Catherine's is amongst the largest colleges in Oxford and its buildings, designed by the Dane Arne Jacobsen, aim to provide a traditional college layout within a thoroughly modern setting. The college wasn't founded until 1962, but it's roots go back to 1868, when the university first allowed students to matriculate without having to belong to a college or academic hall. These non-collegiate students soon began to meet in St Catherine's Hall and called themselves St Catherine's Club. In 1931, this became St Catherine's Society, and 30 years later the college was finally established. Visits possible at most times by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Women's college |
Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6884 http://www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/ |
St Hilda's has stood against the tide of colleges giving up their single-sex status, and is now the only all-female college in Oxford. It owes its existence to Dorothea Beale, the Principal of Cheltenham Ladies College, who wanted to provide an Oxford education for some of her pupils. To achieve this, she opened a residential hall in Oxford in 1893 and named it St Hilda's Hall, after a 7th-century abbess from Whitby in Yorkshire. In the early years, St Hilda's had close links with the Teacher Training College at Cheltenham but these links were broken when women were finally admitted to Oxford University in 1920. The college now also boasts an acclaimed classical music venue: the Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, home to many concerts and performances. Visit the website to see what events are coming up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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