VLE Glossary
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AlumniFormer pupils or students of an academic institution. Most schools, colleges and universities have an 'alumni association' or society, which stay in touch with former students through newsletters and events. |
AppliedA term often used to indicate that a qualification has a practical rather than theoretical focus - for example, courses in 'applied science' focus on practical experiments and science in the workplace. |
AshmoleanThe University's museum of art and archaeology. It is the oldest museum in the UK. |
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BattelsThe charges made to a member of a college (student or Fellow) for accommodation, meals, etc. |
BODShort for Bodleian, which is a common for the series of libraries owned by the University. |
BOD CardThe BOD Card identifies students and staff as official members of the University. |
BursaryAn amount of financial aid for students to fund their studies. |
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CAAHClassical Archaeology and Ancient History. A course option at the University of Oxford. http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/classical-archaeology-and-ancient-history |
CampusA modern campus is a collection of buildings that belong to a given institution, either academic or non-academic. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls, student centres or dining halls, and park-like settings. |
ChancellorThe head of a university or college, in name only - it is an honorary position. The Vice-Chancellor is the head of the university, responsible for its day-to-day running. |