Independent (UK): A wealthy benefactor will today pledge Oxford University up to £36m to help it combat any shortfall in cash as a result of the recession. Former Keble College alumni Dr James Martin, who made his fortune through books on information technology, has promised to match any research donations made to the university up to the tune of $50m (£36m). His pledge comes at a time when staff at other universities in the UK are pursuing more modest aims, such as fighting plans for the …