After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda Shabana Basij-Rasikh leads the School of Leadership of Afghanistan that's now based in Rwanda The Independent UK · Sep 2
Famous Dames and women who have received royal honours, decorations and medals From acting legends to women who have smashed through glass ceilings, the royals have honoured these pioneers and icons Woman & Home · Nov 24, 2024
Cost of holding forum on international security and neutrality could add up to €200,000 In response to queries from The Irish Mirror, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform confirmed that it had sanctioned payment of €650 per day for Prof Richardson. This will be capped at 35 days, meaning that she could earn up to €22,750 Irish Mirror · Jun 19, 2023
Ireland ‘playing with fire’ for opening debate on military neutrality, says president Michael D Higgins says government risks burying country in other people’s agendas amid ‘drift’ towards Nato The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023
President Michael D Higgins apologises to Professor Louise Richardson over 'throwaway remark' During an interview with the Business Post newspaper, President Higgins expressed reservations about the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security Policy, which will start in Cork later this week. Irish Mirror · Jun 19, 2023
Ireland’s defence and neutrality to be examined in forum this summer Defence Minister Micheal Martin said a national debate on defence was needed. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
7 wedding trends that will be huge in 2023 Experts predict the decor and fashion looks that are growing in popularity. By Katie Wright. The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
State-educated students driving up competition and diversity at Oxford, says outgoing VC Louise Richardson is proud that state entrants are up to 68% – and that she is succeeded by a woman The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022
Oxford University head says no one should be cancelled for their views ‘I would defend any legal speech, however objectionable I find it,’ says vice-chancellor Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022
First woman vice-chancellor of Oxford University ‘flattered’ to be made dame Louise Richardson was honoured by the Queen for services to higher education. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022
Next Oxford University vice-chancellor state educated and second female in role Irene Tracey says Oxford’s commitment to attract the brightest regardless of background will remain ‘steadfast’. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Brexit blamed for fall in numbers of EU students at Oxford A university report said the number has dropped from an average of more than 260 for the past four years to 128. The Independent UK · May 4, 2022