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Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme

Wed 18 Mar 2026

Dr Ismini Pells and Professor Andy Hopper are shortlisted for a Museums and Heritage Award for The World Turned Upside Down, a free, collaborative programme using books, podcasts and online tools to bring the British Civil Wars to life for students.

Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape, 2026

Mon 02 Mar 2026

A fascinating series exploring medieval history and archaeology, from societies to landscapes.

Dr Sepideh Chakaveh to present at Mobile World Congress 2026

Fri 27 Feb 2026

Dr Sepideh Chakaveh, Lecturer in Data Science at Oxford University, will speak at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, presenting PixselChat, a transformative platform enabling real-time multilingual translation.

THE LAST SHIP: Departmental Lecturer Barney Norris's Collaboration with Sting

Tue 03 Feb 2026

We spoke with Departmental Lecturer Barney Norris about the creative process behind his recent collaboration with musician Sting.

Sustainable Urban Development academics awarded grant for new research on urban climate action and populism

Fri 24 Oct 2025

Two Sustainable Urban Development academics awarded John Fell Fund grant for new interdisciplinary research on urban climate action and populism

Oxford’s MSt in Creative Writing celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Tue 21 Oct 2025

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.

Oxford University Associate Professor in Social History publishes acclaimed new book on the Civil War

Thu 11 Sep 2025

Oxford University Associate Professor Jonathan Healey’s new book The Blood in Winter explores England on the brink of civil war in 1642, earning strong reviews in both the UK and US ahead of its September release in America.

The Watson collection: Oxford University's remarkable WWII archive

Fri 08 Aug 2025

Oxford University will release the Watson Collection on 15 Aug 2025, marking VJ Day 80. This WWII archive of 2,600 items reveals the story of RAF POW Frank Watson and his wife May, through letters, diaries, photos, and official records.

Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape

Wed 12 Mar 2025

This new seminar series will be a showcase for the intellectual excitement of the history and archaeology of the medieval period, with a focus on societies, economies and landscapes. Join us throughout May and June 2025!

Dr Tom Crawford steps into Maths corner on Countdown

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Dr Tom Crawford is to cover Rachel Riley MBEs role on Countdown whilst Rachel Riley takes a short break to work on another project.

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Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme

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Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme

Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape, 2026

Dr Sepideh Chakaveh to present at Mobile World Congress 2026

THE LAST SHIP: Departmental Lecturer Barney Norris's Collaboration with Sting

Sustainable Urban Development academics awarded grant for new research on urban climate action and populism

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

The Watson collection: Oxford University's remarkable WWII archive

Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape

Dr Tom Crawford steps into Maths corner on Countdown

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