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2 unusual facts about Hilary term


Hilary of Poitiers

The name Hilary term is given in Oxford University to the term, beginning on 7 January, that includes his feast.

Hilary term

It runs from January to March and is so named because the feast day of St Hilary of Poitiers, 14 January, falls during this term.



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Oxford University Lightweight Rowing Club

Oxford University Lightweight Rowing Club (OULRC) is the university rowing club for lightweight men at the University of Oxford which has the privilege of selecting crews to race against the Cambridge University Lightweight Rowing Club in the Henley Boat Races at the end of Hilary term.