Previous news
A list of our previous new items are below.
University buildings short listed for a conservation award
Date added: Friday 14th October, 2011
The University of Oxford has been shortlisted for a building conservation award in the Oxford Preservation Trust’s annual awards scheme. The short listing is in the category of ‘building conservation’ and applies to two of the University’s flagship buildings: the Examination Schools and the Sheldonian Theatre. Both buildings are important venues for academic and ceremonial purposes.
Meeting venue during the Olympics
Date added: Thursday 26th May, 2011
If you are looking for a meeting or conference venue during the Olympics in London 2012 then why not consider the historical and beautiful town of Oxford? The Examination Schools is the University of Oxford’s largest conference venue and offers a unique setting for conferences and events of all sizes. Here are five great reasons why the city of Oxford and Examination Schools is a great venue for your meeting.
New look for old high street favourite
Date added: Tuesday 5th May, 2011
The Examination Schools on the High Street, a Victorian Grade II listed building owned by the University of Oxford, has been restored to its former glory after repair and extensive cleaning work. Years of pollution from traffic on the High Street caused the beautiful limestone exterior to be buried under a layer of black soot, hiding one of Oxford’s architectural gems.
