Timeline: Oxford University

Dec 3, 872

Founding of Oxford University

According to legend Oxford university was founded in 872 when Alfred the Great happened to meet some monks there and had a scholarly debate that lasted several days.
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Oct 9, 1167

The school had a growth spurt

ИсточникThe school had a growth spurt in 1167; prior to that, many of England’s sons were sent to be educated at the University of Paris but when foreign students were expelled in that year they went to Oxford to continue their education.

Dec 1, 1209

University Leaves Oxford

ИсточникIt all started with the fact that in 1209, two students were hanged for the murder of a city woman. This has led to conflicts between students and residents of the city, in which students and teachers were forced to leave Oxford.

Oct 1, 1214

Return of the University in Oxford.

Источник In 1214 with the help of the papal legate, an agreement was reached on the return of the University in Oxford. The students and teachers received tangible benefits in the form of reduced rent for accommodation, discounts on food and other supplies, and most importantly, immunity from the local authorities.

Aug 6, 1350

Best center of learning

[Источник](www.studing.od.ua) In the 14th century, the University of Oxford has achieved fame as one of the best centers of learning. From the early years, Oxford was the place where seething ideological disputes. His students and teachers created a religious and political theories, which were distributed around the country, attracted thousands of people have changed religious beliefs and political structure of great Britain.

Dec 5, 1404

Founded New College.

ИсточникIn 1379 William of Wykeham who lived from 1324 to 1404 founded New College.

Nov 4, 1476

Printing press

Источник In the Middle Ages students learned from lectures as books were rare luxuries. The situation changed when Caxton introduced the printing press to England in 1476. Books became far more common.

Jun 21, 1605

Colleges had to be built outside the Oxford city walls.

Источник By 1605 the University’s growth was such that several colleges had to be built outside the Oxford city walls.

Dec 3, 1878

Learning women

[Источник](www.studing.od.ua) Since 1878, the University of Oxford was allowed studying women, but only in 1920 they received full membership. Since 1974, all colleges have changed their statutes and permitted joint training of men and women.