Professor Louise Richardson News & Stories
Browse news and stories about Professor Louise Richardson – formerly the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 01 January 2016 to 31 December 2022, having previously served as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, Scotland, for seven years.
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Schwarzman Centre reaches construction milestone with commencement ceremony
The Schwarzman Centre construction commencement ceremony represents an important milestone in the single biggest capital project ever carried out at Oxford University.
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The Oxfordshire people recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022
The 2022 birthday honours list marks the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK and includes a damehood for Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford.
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Professor Irene Tracey set to become next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford
Professor Irene Tracey, currently Warden of Merton College, Oxford, has been nominated as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
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Construction underway at Oxford University’s Life and Mind Building
The building represents the largest building project ever undertaken on behalf of the university and will be its biggest teaching and research facility.
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Reuben Foundation increases donation for scholarships and college buildings
The Foundation increased the places on its scholarship programme established in 2012 and made a further donation of £8m for buildings at Reuben College, including a new Reuben Graduate Centre.
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Oxford Uni remains top of world rankings for a sixth consecutive year
Times Higher Education (THE) has announced its World University Rankings for 2022 with the University of Oxford retaining the top spot for a sixth consecutive year.
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Oxford University announces plans for Michaelmas Term 2021
The announcement from the Vice-Chancellor, in an email sent to all staff, will bring the university in line with Stage 4 of the UK government’s roadmap.
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Leaders discuss innovations in education at Yidan Prize Conference Series
The European session of The Yidan Prize Conference Series was hosted by the Yidan Prize Foundation in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Department of Education on 28 May.
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Oxford University to host G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting in early June
The 2021 G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting will be held in person in Oxford on 03 and 04 June and will bring together health leaders from the world’s leading democracies.
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Oxford Vaccine up to 90% effective and to be sold at cost to developing nations
The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca vaccine ChAdOx1 nCoV-2019 is up to 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 and will be sold at cost to developing nations in perpetuity.
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L&G to fund Oxford University’s £200m Life and Mind sciences building
Legal & General has announced that it will fund and deliver the new £200m life and mind sciences building with the University of Oxford.
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Oxford Mathematician Roger Penrose jointly wins Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez for their work on black holes.
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Oxford University tops World University Rankings for 5th consecutive year
Oxford University has topped in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the fifth year in a row.
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Reuben Foundation donates £80m for first new Oxford college in 30 years
Oxford University has received a landmark £80 million donation from the Reuben Foundation that will transform Oxford’s newest college.
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Oxford University backs local charities in COVID-19 community response
Oxford University backs local charities’ community support package in response to COVID-19 and works with local authorities providing assistance locally.
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Oxford ranked world’s number one university for fourth year running
Oxford University has been named the world’s number one university for the fourth successive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.