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Prince visits Islamic centre
11:20am Tuesday 13th May 2008
PRINCE Andrew visited the New Building of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies yesterday and viewed a garden being designed by his brother.
The Duke of York was greeted at the Centre in Marston Road by a welcoming committee including the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Hugo Brunner, Oxford's Lord Mayor John Tanner and the Centre's Director Dr Farhan Nizami.
The UK's special representative for international trade and investment, the Duke viewed an exhibition of the centre's work over the last decade, including its publications, teachings and overseas education exchange programmes.
He then had a tour of the new building, which is due for completion in 2009, taking in the sites of the future auditorium, library and the Prince of Wales garden, which is being personally designed and overseen by Prince Charles.
Established in 1985, the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a recognised independent centre of the University of Oxford and promotes a more informed understanding of Islam and Muslim societies through teaching, research, publications and international outreach.
Director Dr Farhan Nizami said: "The Duke of York also spent time viewing the expansion plans of Oxford University's Said Business School, in Park End Street, Oxford.
"Work is due to start next month on a new £25m second phase building located on the existing car park and part of the gardens."
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