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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 28/09/2026

🖱️Hacking is a daily reality of the digital domain. Oxford tutor Dr Craig Jarvis discusses the impact of AI, questioning whether attackers or defenders will benefit most from the AI revolution. 🔗 Register for Craig's upcoming lecture series: buff.ly/jvJm0VM

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 25/09/2026

🧩Watching 'The Wargame' this September? Take part in an expert-led wargaming experience with our Heritage at War course. Combine familiarisation briefings and practical wargame, assessing the theme of cultural heritage protection from a military perspective. 🔗Find out more: buff.ly/Cr4zzio

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 24/09/2026

✏️ Starting a research project? Planning to use interviews? Learn how to design, conduct, analyse and critically reflect on research interviews with Oxford experts. 🔗 Secure your place: buff.ly/10CVdxm #oxfordlifelonglearning #researchinterviews #postgraduate #research #oxforduni

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 22/09/2026

Congratulations to @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social, tutor on our Diploma in English Social and Local History, whose book, Silence of the Gods, has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize! 🎉 Find out more about Silence of the Gods: buff.ly/I2Wrsll

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 21/09/2026

💭 Learning on your mind? Our wide range of lecture series offers both online and in-person options, enabling you to learn from leading experts wherever you are in the world. 🔗 Browse upcoming lecture series: buff.ly/Im8uMeV

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

Is the desire to create art innate or learned? Psychologist, Dr Anna Scarná, is here to talk to us a bit more about this, using the example of experiments done with Congo the chimp. 🔗 Learn more about neuropsychoanalysis on Anna's online on 24 September. Secure your place: buff.ly/AHVUNIK

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

🎼 What do Bach and Mozart both have in common? Aside from being two of the greatest composers who ever lived, they also inspired the music of Frédéric Chopin, who idolised both men. 🔗 Browse our upcoming Music courses: buff.ly/FBQFcA9

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Dr Jo Edge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @hagenilda.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Had the pleasure of being invited back to @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk yesterday to celebrate 30 years of the Undergraduate Certificate in Modern History (which I took in 2004–06). It also marked Prof Tom Buchanan's retirement, who taught me all about the Spanish Civil War.

Tom Buchanan addressing a room full of ex students

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 11/09/2026

Interested in developing your expertise in vaccinology and vaccine development? The University of Oxford’s Oxford Vaccinology Programme offers two intensive short courses, bringing together expertise from leading researchers, clinicians, veterinarians and industry professionals. Find out more below!

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 11/09/2026

Oxford lecturer and science communicator, @joannabagniewska.com, teaches us how to be good citizens of the social media community (and reach a wider audience along the way!). Take a look at the rest of Joanna's book: buff.ly/JbAzZ34 #OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordUniversity #SocialMediaTips

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Joanna Bagniewska @joannabagniewska.com · 09/09/2026

Our cohort of @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk Ecological Survey Techniques students are saying hello to a Natterer's bat at Wytham Woods as part of their field methods training. PSA: don't handle bats without a license (or without gloves). 🧪🦇

A bat sitting on a gloved hand, with people in the background.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

💻 How is the digital environment changing crime? Dr Craig Jarvis talks us through the complex relationship between technology and security. 🔗 Keen to learn more about national security and cyber? Register for Dr Craig Jarvis' upcoming lecture series: buff.ly/jy3oBIx

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Joanna Bagniewska @joannabagniewska.com · 04/09/2026

🧪 Free lecture hosted by @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk: 📅 Sep 7, 6pm 🪲 Bugs in the (Eco)system Prof. Owen Lewis from @biology.ox.ac.uk explores the consequences of altered insect communities for the diversity and functioning of ecosystems in an era of rapid climate and land-use change. Link below.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

🍂 And that's a wrap on summer schools 2026! We asked our students to describe their summer in one word – here's what they had to say... 🔗 Got plans for summer 2027? Stay up to date with summer schools: buff.ly/9h77opp #oxfordsummer #summerschool #oxfordlifelonglearning #studyatoxford #oxforduni

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

Is true crime our latest obsession, or just history’s oldest guilty pleasure? 🔎💀 History tutor, Rebecca Rideal, will be returning to the podcast world as co-host of Buried Evidence, a new weekly series with Professor Raksha Dave. 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: buff.ly/iHaqkwV

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 02/09/2026

Is Odysseus a complicated man? Our Ancient Greek tutor, Dr Holly Hunt, is here to talk us through it. Want to find out more? Take a look at our Ancient Greek classes starting this September: buff.ly/quL9Xr3 #AncientGreek #Odyssey #ChristopherNolan #AsNolanIntended #Homer

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 28/08/2026

🎶 How can emotion in words be enhanced by musical setting? Join Director of Music Studies Jonathan Darnborough and professional mezzo-soprano Clare Louise-Lucas for a quick breakdown. 🔗 Interested in learning about opera? Browse all music courses: buff.ly/NELAv5e

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Rachel Moss @menysnoweballes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Still a few spaces on @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk course Wars of the Roses, starting 14 September! lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/the-... It's £43 a week, which may sound like a lot BUT you get tons of resources, my teaching AND feedback on two assignments (if you want to write them). Bargain!

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The Wars of The Roses: Power, Politics and Personalities - Oxford Lifelong Learning

The recent discovery of Richard III's remains in Leicester highlights the dynamic new research being conducted into the period known as the Wars of the Roses. This course asks students to engage with ...

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 24/08/2026

Think you have what it takes to become a local historian? Sign up to the History mailing list to receive a notification when applications open: buff.ly/IxGDwpA #history #localhistory #studyhistory #historyatOxford #OxfordLifelongLearning

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Erin Shearer @erinshearer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Interested in learning about race and slavery in the US? I'm running a five-week course with @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk in November. If this is something you are interested in, you can sign up here: lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/race...

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Race and Slavery in the USA - Oxford Lifelong Learning

This course examines the institution of human slavery in the southern United States from its colonial beginnings, to its emergence as the most powerful slave system in the world, to its collapse durin...

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Doug Bamford @dougbamford.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Coming to the end of another fun week teaching a course at the @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk Summer School for Adults. This course was on Ethics and Capitalism so we've been discussing topics like inequality and whether kidneys should be for sale. Great to teach - gets people thinking and discussing!

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 17/08/2026

Why do we reach for comfort food when we’re stressed? What's the difference between socialising over a meal and eating solo? 🍫🧠 Discover the psychology behind why and what we eat on our 10 week online Culinary Psychology course. Hungry to know more? 🍽️ Book now: buff.ly/YOsSPcl

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

Did you know we have a brand-new merchandise range? Modelled here by some of our wonderful academics. 🤗 Which subject will you be representing? Literature, STEM, Environmental Science, History, or Archaeology? 🛍️ buff.ly/FUoRs2B

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 11/08/2026

Join us at the Oxford AI Summit on 4 – 5 September for two days exploring AI-assisted development with leading academic and industry experts. Book now: buff.ly/ym3P2JZ #OxfordLifelongLearning #StudyAtOxford #LearnToUseAI #ComputerScience #OxfordUniversity

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 03/08/2026

During our Oxford University Summer School for Adults which has been running over the last few weeks, some of our students had the opportunity to visit the ancient stone circle at Avebury and the Wiltshire museum. Thank you to Chad Bittle for providing us with these lovely photos from the day!

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 31/07/2026

Gabriel has been discussing the Inklings with his summer school class, exploring their work in the very place that inspired it. But if you can't wait until next summer to join us in Oxford why not sign up for one of our short courses or day and weekend events? 🔗 Find out more here: buff.ly/dJV7XQq

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 28/07/2026

Our new short course portfolio has just launched and is open to bookings! To celebrate we're taking it back to 2016 with a BuzzFeed Quiz. Follow the link to find out which short course best suits your personality and let us know what you get in the comments! 🔗 buff.ly/ceHCuWi #BuzzFeedQuiz

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Sneak peak of next year’s @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk courses… Enrolment opens around October.

Course list, showing my two courses:

- Power, Plots &Propaganda: Five Scandals that Transformed 17th century England
- The Discovery of Witches

Oxford university summer school for adults 2027 leaflet

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Rebecca Rideal @rebeccarideal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Another lovely week teaching at @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk

Exterior photo of the department of history, Oxford, in the sunshine.

A photo of my shoes and my shadow in the sunshine

A photo of a classroom with Anthony van Dyck’s Charles ‘three positions’ painting on the screen.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 22/07/2026

Hazel, our UNIQ+ intern, is working on a collaborative project between Ecological Survey Techniques and Sustainable Urban Development, looking at urban green spaces and how they support biodiversity. As a part of this, she set up some camera traps in one of the gardens, capturing this little visitor

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

Why are cells called cells? Dr Suman Chowdhury, Departmental Lecturer in Physical Sciences, introduces us to Hooke's Micrographia. Thank you to the @hsmoxford.bsky.social for letting us take a look at this edition, and to @univcollegeoxford.bsky.social for showing us the old laboratory site.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 16/07/2026

We're proud to say that Oxford Lifelong Learning colleagues presented their work at the annual European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN) conference in Cagliari, Sardinia, in June. Read more on our website: buff.ly/q4qGopH #OxfordLifelongLearning #Conference

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 14/07/2026

Louse got your tongue? 😝 Enjoy this horrifying fish fact from @joannabagniewska.com to start your weekend... Joanna's book The Modern Bestiary is available online from most bookshops. #EnvironmentalScience #Bookstagram #Bookish #OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordUni

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 13/07/2026

Congratulations to Emerald Patrice Garrett , seen here receiving her book award from Director of the Diplomatic Studies Programme, Dr Yolanda Spies! 🥳 Emerald is the winner of the 2025-26 prize in honour of Ralph Feltham. Emerald set the bar very high this past year - huge congratulations!

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Doug Bamford @dougbamford.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Really pleased that my @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk online course on Sustainable economics, which discusses growth vs. degrowth debates is going to run again next year. Do sign up or pass on to a friend who is interested in this! #degrowth #economicgrowth lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/econ...

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Economics on a Finite Planet: Sustainability, Growth and Degrowth - Oxford Lifelong Learning

Economists and politicians have assumed that growth is good. In recent decades this has been challenged. Is it right that society should no longer aim for economic growth? What are the alternatives?

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Hélène Rey @helenerey.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to co-chair an interdisciplinary panel on positionality, objectivity/subjectivity and the role of lived experience in research with @sandrograca.bsky.social at the 5th Annual Accepted Symposium at @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk! 📸 bylaurasmith.com

Photo from the panel at Oxford University by Laura Smith. The other panelists can be seen on Zoom in the background.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 05/07/2026

Today marks the 339th anniversary of the publication of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica, one of the most important books in the history of science! Today we're in the Bodleian Libraries with a first edition copy and Dr Suman Chowdhury is here to tell us a bit more about it.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 02/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that Departmental Tutor, Criminologist and Minister, Rev'd John Deane-O'Keeffe, has recently been ordained into the Reformed Episcopal Church (Anglican). We wish Rev'd John continued success in his ministerial and academic life! #OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordUni

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 26/06/2026

Dr Sean Willcock, Course Director for the Certificate in the History of Art talks us through Constable's connection to issues of climate. We hope everyone is managing to stay cool during the current heatwave! #OxfordLifelongLearning #HistoryOfArt #OxfordUniversity #AshmoleanMuseum #ArtHistory

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 25/06/2026

Are you a postgraduate researcher, based in Oxford or further afield? Don't miss your chance to sign up for our research skills training sessions! 📚 🔗 Sign up: buff.ly/8uSfbsN #GraduateSkills #ResearchSkills #OxfordUniversity #OxfordLifelongLearning #StudyAtOxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 19/06/2026

We’re delighted to share that Professor Andrew Hopper, Professor of Local and Social History, features in a new short film exploring the story of Tinker Fox – Birmingham’s Roundhead Brigand. Watch the video here: buff.ly/UOyNgQB #OxfordHistory #StudyHistory #OxfordUni #OxfordLifelongLearning

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 10/06/2026

☕ Late night writing sessions fuelled by caffeine? Sounds like you're an Oxford author... We caught up with Associate Tutor Kiri Walden on all things literature, coffee and F. Scott Fitzgerald. #askanoxfordauthor #oxfordauthor #oxfordlifelonglearning #oxforduniversity #studyatoxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 05/06/2026

Congratulations to all of our students who celebrated their award at the May award ceremony! 🎉 We spoke to a few of them to find out their favourite things they'd learnt, and where they're hoping to go next. #OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordUniversity #OxfordStudents #StudyAtOxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 02/06/2026

Congratulations to the amazing Invisible East team on receiving the Digital Humanities award for the best digital resource! Invisible East are a research programme on the 8th-13th century Islamicate world in Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia. 🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/kPb1rnG #History

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