Director’s welcome and academic leadership

Welcome to Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford, one of the largest communities of part-time learners worldwide. Whether for personal interest, academic progression or professional development, we will help you to develop your knowledge and skills, and encourage you to innovate and gain new perspectives. You will be joining a diverse, vibrant community of students who are passionate about education and its potential to transform lives.

Embedded in an 800-year-old world-class university, we have provided part-time qualifications, courses, and events for nearly 150 years.

When you engage actively with a subject that matters to you, whether you aim to gain credit, achieve a qualification or broaden your knowledge, it is one of the most enriching and affirming things you can do. You are embarking on something that will, I am sure, make a positive difference.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Dr Alison MacDonald, DPhil, PGDip, SFHEA, Interim Director, Oxford Lifelong Learning