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    The lawn at Worcester College earlier this month 👏 Pattern mown by Josh Hall. 📷 | @worccollegeox

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    The lawn at Worcester College earlier this month 👏 Pattern mown by Josh Hall. 📷…
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    New UK data shows mothers’ earnings fall by around 42% within five years of having their first child. @OxfordSBS's Dr Mahima Mitra argues the issue isn’t individual choices; it’s…

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    New UK data shows mothers’ earnings fall by around 42% within five years of hav…
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    'Islam is diverse. It’s illogical to think of Islam as a monolith.' Professor Raihan Ismail’s research challenges common assumptions about Sunni clerics, sectarianism and the stor…

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    'Islam is diverse. It’s illogical to think of Islam as a monolith.' Professor R…
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    The Dinosaur Highway team has returned to Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire to excavate one of Britain’s most remarkable fossil sites. Dating back 166-168 million years, it preser…

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    The Dinosaur Highway team has returned to Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire to…
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    A hot week in Oxford, seen through gateways, quads and gardens. We hope you’ve been able to stay cool this week. 📷 Instagram | Judy.Martin46 & Oriel College, University of Oxf…

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    A hot week in Oxford, seen through gateways, quads and gardens. We hope you’ve… A hot week in Oxford, seen through gateways, quads and gardens. We hope you’ve… A hot week in Oxford, seen through gateways, quads and gardens. We hope you’ve…
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    Among the lawns and historic buildings of @NewCollegeOx, Balthasar enjoys a moment of calm 🐾 📸 | Stephanie Boss

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    Among the lawns and historic buildings of @NewCollegeOx, Balthasar enjoys a mom… Among the lawns and historic buildings of @NewCollegeOx, Balthasar enjoys a mom… Among the lawns and historic buildings of @NewCollegeOx, Balthasar enjoys a mom…
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    NEW: Mars may have been far more Earth-like beneath its surface than scientists once thought 🌍🔴 Oxford researchers have uncovered evidence of vast hidden magma systems that could…

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    NEW: Mars may have been far more Earth-like beneath its surface than scientists…
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    Three innovative research projects aimed at transforming how we protect against respiratory viruses, led by teams at Oxford University, have secured funding through the UK’s Advan…

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    Three innovative research projects aimed at transforming how we protect against…
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    'There's one thing I want to do, I want to go to Oxford University.' From moments of joy to heartfelt reflection, this year’s Oxford honorands share what receiving an honorary deg…

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    Oxford researchers have discovered two of the lowest-density giant planets ever detected: rare 'super-puff' planets roughly the size of Jupiter with densities lower than candy flo…

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    Oxford researchers have discovered two of the lowest-density giant planets ever…
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    OXFORD TEMPERATURE UPDATE 🌡️ Tuesday’s (23 June) provisional maximum temperature of 34.3°C matched the June record at Oxford’s Radcliffe Meteorological Station, first set on 27 Ju…

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    OXFORD TEMPERATURE UPDATE 🌡️ Tuesday’s (23 June) provisional maximum temperatur…
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    THEN vs NOW: Magdalen Street East looking towards the Taylorian 📚 📷 | Oxfordshire History Centre

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    THEN vs NOW: Magdalen Street East looking towards the Taylorian 📚 📷 | Oxfordshi…
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    Why does this #heatwave feel so intense? 🥵 The Smith School’s Dr Mireia Ginesta explains how prolonged heat, high humidity and warm nights make extreme temperatures harder for our…

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    Nine exceptional individuals whose achievements have made lasting contributions to the world were recognised today with honorary degrees at Oxford University’s Encaenia. Find out…

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    Nine exceptional individuals whose achievements have made lasting contributions… Nine exceptional individuals whose achievements have made lasting contributions… Nine exceptional individuals whose achievements have made lasting contributions… Nine exceptional individuals whose achievements have made lasting contributions…
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    As the UK experiences a potentially record breaking heatwave, Oxford expert, Dr Chloe Brimicombe explains how to cope with extreme heat and the policies that could build long-term…

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    As the UK experiences a potentially record breaking heatwave, Oxford expert, Dr…
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    Oxford University has been selected to host a new, cross-university government-backed UK AI Research Lab. The new lab is part of a £60 million investment announced today by the UK…

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    Oxford University has been selected to host a new, cross-university government-…
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    'A crisis of trust in water companies appears to be driving the public to take water quality testing into their own hands.”' New analysis from the School of Geography's Hope Stead…

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    'A crisis of trust in water companies appears to be driving the public to take…
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    Fourteen Oxford academics have been awarded @ERC_Research Advanced Grants - among the EU’s most prestigious research awards. Each grant is worth up to €2.5 million over five years…

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    Fourteen Oxford academics have been awarded @ERC_Research Advanced Grants - amo…
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    NEW: The world’s highest-consuming 10% cause up to $5.7 trillion in environmental damage every year, according to research from the Oxford Martin School and Leiden University. The…

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    NEW: The world’s highest-consuming 10% cause up to $5.7 trillion in environment…
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    Happy #SummerSolstice ☀️ The longest day of the year has arrived, marking the beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. 📷 Instagram | EstherJohnsonPhotography,…

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    Happy #SummerSolstice ☀️ The longest day of the year has arrived, marking the b… Happy #SummerSolstice ☀️ The longest day of the year has arrived, marking the b… Happy #SummerSolstice ☀️ The longest day of the year has arrived, marking the b… Happy #SummerSolstice ☀️ The longest day of the year has arrived, marking the b…
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    Oxford in the sunshine never disappoints ☀️ 📷 Instagram | Luis_Louis_lewis, Jimigk13, LinaFromOxford & Shadows.Of.Oxford_

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    Oxford in the sunshine never disappoints ☀️ 📷 Instagram | Luis_Louis_lewis, Jim… Oxford in the sunshine never disappoints ☀️ 📷 Instagram | Luis_Louis_lewis, Jim… Oxford in the sunshine never disappoints ☀️ 📷 Instagram | Luis_Louis_lewis, Jim… Oxford in the sunshine never disappoints ☀️ 📷 Instagram | Luis_Louis_lewis, Jim…
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    University of Oxford chemists have been recognised in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)’s 2026 Prizes. These prestigious awards celebrate exceptional achievements and significa…

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    University of Oxford chemists have been recognised in the Royal Society of Chem…
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    University of Oxford researchers have contributed to a major advance towards building large-scale quantum sensors capable of operating under real-world conditions. Ultimately, the…

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    University of Oxford researchers have contributed to a major advance towards bu…
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    NEW: The largest and longest clinical trial of its kind has found that resurfacing the kneecap during total knee replacement is likely to be the most cost-effective approach for p…

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    NEW: The largest and longest clinical trial of its kind has found that resurfac…
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    New research from Oxford’s Department of Biology reveals that bees can regulate their feeding to avoid consuming too much of certain nutrients 🐝 The study also found that honeybee…

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    New research from Oxford’s Department of Biology reveals that bees can regulate…
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    When patients describe pain, illness or symptoms, what happens when they're not believed? Artist Olivia Plender's exhibition at Modern Art Oxford explores women's experiences of h…

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    When patients describe pain, illness or symptoms, what happens when they're not…
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    In tests, AI robot systems easily rejected directly malicious commands. But their safety filters collapsed when creative writing was used to instruct them. Read more from Oxford M…

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    In tests, AI robot systems easily rejected directly malicious commands. But the…
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    'An age limit may change when children reach these platforms, not what is waiting for them when they do.' Experts from Oxford's Department of Psychiatry examine the evidence behin…

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    'An age limit may change when children reach these platforms, not what is waiti…
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    Dr Victoria Nash (@oiioxford) warns a social media ban could leave teenagers 'protected' but disempowered - cut off from news, learning and support just as the UK prepares to give…

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    Dr Victoria Nash (@oiioxford) warns a social media ban could leave teenagers 'p…
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    CONFIRMED: We're delighted to announce that Cate Blanchett has been appointed as the next Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine’s College.…

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    CONFIRMED: We're delighted to announce that Cate Blanchett has been appointed a…