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
Category: Achievements
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
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
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
Oxford’s MSt in Creative Writing celebrates its 20th Anniversary
This October, Oxford Lifelong Learning is celebrating two decades of its acclaimed Master of Studies in Creative Writing, a programme that has helped hundreds of writers find their voices – and in many cases, writing success – over the years. Founded in 2005 by Dr Clare Morgan, the MSt has become one of the University’s… Continue reading Oxford’s MSt in Creative Writing celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Oxford University Associate Professor in Social History publishes acclaimed new book on the Civil War
On 16 September 2025, The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 will be released in the United States, following its UK publication earlier this year. Written by Dr Jonathan Healey, Associate Professor in Social History and Course Director for the Diploma in English Social and Local History and the MSc in English Local History,… Continue reading Oxford University Associate Professor in Social History publishes acclaimed new book on the Civil War
Oxford alumni dominate major UK literary prizes over three decades
Alumni from the University of Oxford have won or been shortlisted for the most major UK literary prizes in the last 30 years, according to research conducted by Aura Print. The study analysed data from Selected British Literary Prizes (1990-2022), examining the winners and shortlisted authors of nine leading UK prizes, broken down by university,… Continue reading Oxford alumni dominate major UK literary prizes over three decades
Introducing Oxford Lifelong Learning
A new name, a renewed purpose, and a global ambition We are excited to announce the launch of our new brand: Oxford Lifelong Learning. This new identity marks an important milestone in our nearly 150-year history as a provider of part-time adult learning, in our ambition to extend the reach and impact for those who wish… Continue reading Introducing Oxford Lifelong Learning
Advancing Change Through Innovation: PixselChat and Row4Ukraine
Dr. Sepideh (Sepi) Chakaveh, Course Director of the Advanced Diploma in IT Systems Analysis and Design at the Department for Continuing Education (Oxford Lifelong Learning) and CEO of Pixsellar Ltd., has played a crucial role in supporting an extraordinary Atlantic rowing mission. Her innovative software, PixselChat, enabled clear communication between a team of injured British… Continue reading Advancing Change Through Innovation: PixselChat and Row4Ukraine
Congratulations to our new Professors!
Three Oxford Continuing Education academics, Dr Elizabeth Gemmill, Dr Yasmin Khan and Dr Vlad Mykhnenko, have been conferred the title of full Professor in the University of Oxford’s 2024 Recognition of Distinction exercise. Dr Elizabeth Gemmill, Professor of Medieval Economic and Social History, joined the Department in 2006 and now directs the Postgraduate Certificate in… Continue reading Congratulations to our new Professors!