Psychotherapist and consultant in Culinary Psychology Stelios Kiosses recently celebrated the release of his new book, ‘Culinary Psychology: Food Choices and the Mind-Body Connection’. Written with co-authors Beth Frates and chef Neil Rippington and endorsed by Heston Blumenthal, the book explores what and how we eat, alongside the relationships between food, emotion, attachment, culture and… Continue reading Culinary Psychology consultant Stelios Kiosses celebrates new book launch
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Oxford Lifelong Learning hosts Spinnaker Group meeting on Lifelong Learning Entitlement
Oxford Lifelong Learning has hosted a mission-critical meeting of The Spinnaker Group which brings together colleagues who lead on Student Experience and Teaching and Learning in institutions across the Higher Education sector, around the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). The group was founded by Professor Harriet Dunbar-Morris – currently Visiting Fellow at Oxford Lifelong Learning where… Continue reading Oxford Lifelong Learning hosts Spinnaker Group meeting on Lifelong Learning Entitlement
Dr Selva Ramachandran presents research on accessible technologies at international conference
Dr Selva Ramachandran, Departmental Tutor at Oxford Lifelong Learning, recently presented his research on inclusive technologies at an international conference in New York. On Friday 13 March 2026, Dr Ramachandran spoke at the Disability Rights & Inclusion: The 3rd Annual Conference, hosted by Touro University’s Jewish Law Institute. The conference brought together academics, practitioners and… Continue reading Dr Selva Ramachandran presents research on accessible technologies at international conference
Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme
Dr Ismini Pells, Course Director for the Advanced Diploma in Local History, and Professor Andy Hopper, Course Director for the MSt in Historical Studies, have been shortlisted for Learning Programme of the Year at the Museums and Heritage Awards for their work on a major learning project exploring the British Civil Wars. The World Turned… Continue reading Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme
Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape, 2026
A series of four talks on Medieval Society and Landscape Convened by Professor David Griffiths and Dr Stephen Mileson. Running throughout late April to June, this seminar series will be a fascinating showcase of the history and archaeology of the medieval period, with a focus on societies, economies and landscapes. It brings together current research… Continue reading Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape, 2026
Dr Sepideh Chakaveh to present at Mobile World Congress 2026
Dr Sepideh (Sepi) Chakaveh, Lecturer in Data Science at Oxford Lifelong Learning, Research Member of Wolfson College, University of Oxford, and Founder of PixselChat, will speak at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 4 March 2026. Mobile World Congress is one of the world’s leading global technology events, bringing together industry leaders, researchers and… Continue reading Dr Sepideh Chakaveh to present at Mobile World Congress 2026
New book published by MSc Nanotechnology Alumni Krish Ramadurai
A recent graduate of Oxford Lifelong Learning’s MSc in Nanotechnology for Medicine and Health Care, Krish Ramadurai, has published a book, Machine Learning-Driven Rational Design in Nanomedicine. The book, which details a practical ML pipeline for mRNA drug delivery, was a product of Krish’s MSc dissertation project. Read on to find out about his research… Continue reading New book published by MSc Nanotechnology Alumni Krish Ramadurai
Listening more closely: new insights into Britain’s ‘silent’ reptiles
Johnnie Johnson, a current student on the Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques, has contributed new observations that challenge long-held assumptions about the behaviour of one of Britain’s most familiar reptiles. Britain’s reptiles are often thought of as silent creatures, relying on camouflage and stillness rather than sound. While vocal communication is well known in… Continue reading Listening more closely: new insights into Britain’s ‘silent’ reptiles
THE LAST SHIP: Departmental Lecturer Barney Norris’s Collaboration with Sting
Barney Norris, Departmental Lecturer in Creative Writing (Fiction or Cross-Genre) at Oxford Lifelong Learning, has recently collaborated with musician and composer Sting in an acclaimed musical production, THE LAST SHIP. Inspired by Sting’s childhood in Wallsend in the United Kingdom, and drawing on his own musical roots, THE LAST SHIP tells the story of a… Continue reading THE LAST SHIP: Departmental Lecturer Barney Norris’s Collaboration with Sting
Welcoming our new Visiting Fellows
Oxford Lifelong Learning is delighted to welcome two Visiting Fellows who will be joining the Department for Hilary and Trinity terms 2026. Professor Harriet Dunbar-Morris and Dr Sleiman El Hajj bring with them ample experience, insight and creative scholarship that will enrich Oxford’s academic community and further strengthen our commitment to lifelong learning. Professor Harriet… Continue reading Welcoming our new Visiting Fellows
MSc Archaeology Student Wins Prestigious Award
Oxford Lifelong Learning is delighted to share the news that one of our MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology students has won a prestigious national award. Christo Leventis, who recently completed the MSc, was awarded the Medieval Settlement Research Group John Hurst Prize for a presentation based on his dissertation. Christo’s innovative research focused on a… Continue reading MSc Archaeology Student Wins Prestigious Award
MSc in Sustainable Urban Development Re-Accredited by RICS for a Further Five Years
The Sustainable Urban Development team is pleased to share that the MSc in Sustainable Urban Development has been successfully re-accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), following a full accreditation visit in November 2025. The programme has been granted accreditation for a further five years, affirming its alignment with the RICS Planning and… Continue reading MSc in Sustainable Urban Development Re-Accredited by RICS for a Further Five Years