EXHIBIT 3


Oxford Glycosciences PLC
06 March 2003

Oxford GlycoSciences Plc

6 March 2003

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                        OXFORD GLYCOSCIENCES PLC ('OGS')

                  PROPOSED ADJOURMENT OF SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

The Board of OGS intends to propose at the court meeting and the extraordinary
general meeting convened for 11 March 2003 their adjournment to a later date to
be advised in due course.

The Board of OGS believes it is appropriate to adjourn the meeting to allow
adequate time to explore options for maximasing value.

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