In 1188, the historian, Gerald of Wales, gave a public reading to the assembled Oxford dons and in 1190 the arrival of Emo of Friesland, the first known overseas student, initiated the Universitys tradition of international scholarship.
Ngo 1188, mlando, Gerald of Wales, wanikeza ekufundeleni kuya ababebuthene Oxford dons futhi emhlabeni 1190 ukufika Emo Friesland, umfundi kwezilwandle yokuqala eyaziwayo, waqalisa isiko izixhumanisi ngamazwe wesazi yeNyuvesi.