News in Brief
SPANISH PRIME MINISTER Jose Maria Aznar visited Oxford on Monday to give a lecture at St. Anthony's College, entitled 'Reflections of the Future of Europe.' The PM travelled to Oxford after visiting Tony Blair at Downing Street.
FOLLOWING NEW LEGISLATION, over half a million foreign students studying in the US will now be reported to government authorities upon failing to turn up for classes, writes Tessa Davies. Visiting students to the US, particularly those from countries the government has declared "sponsors of international terrorism", will be subject to even stricter controls.
A NUMBER OF University academics have attempted to shun Israel, writes Heba Ayoub, calling for a boycott of research and cultural links. Reactions have been mixed, however, with Professor Richard Dawkins said he now 'regretted' signing the letter, fearing it would be counter-productive.
Warwick University authorities, worried that tensions between nationalities may emerge, have banned students from publicly flying national flags ahead of this month's World Cup.
SPEAKING AT SOMERVILLE College on Tuesday night, Environment Minister Michael Meacher admitting that he was 'disappointed' with the lack of government action over green issues, but maintained that changes could only occur through an increase in public awareness and action.
THE OXFORD STUDENT would like to apologise for two factual inaccuracies in an editorial of the issue of 2nd May.
The Green Party were part of a City Council coalition administration for five years, not two as stated, and were not solely responsible for the hanging baskets visible around Oxford.
We sincerely apologise for any misunderstandings arising from these inaccuracies.
30th May 2002