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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 23h

Looking to build your professional skills with Oxford University? Develop practical skills in areas including business and management in just 1–5 days. Learn from industry experts, study online or in Oxford, and earn a credential to support your professional development. 🔗 buff.ly/DyPu6bk

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 11/10/2026

Our three Departmental Ghosts have been spotted haunting the historic Duke Humfrey’s Library at the Bodleian, proving that even centuries of knowledge aren't enough to satisfy their eternal curiosity! They even took the Bodleian Oath, solemnly promising not to cause too much mischief... 💀

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

Huge congratulations to Invisible East, who have been recognised as a Highly Commended Entry in the Oxford Open Research Prize ceremony 2026! 🥳 The prize rewards researchers who make their work transparent, accessible, and reusable through open research practices. #History #HumanitiesResearch

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

VACANCY: Oxford Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Student Administration for our Professional and Open Access Courses section. 🔗 Find out more about the role: buff.ly/CQXftxZ #WorkInOxford #OxfordUniversity #Vacancy #StudentAdministration #UniversityVacancies

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

🔬 Gain insight into clinical trials, vaccine manufacture, GMP and regulation with Clinical Vaccine Development and Biomanufacturing, taught with experts from the University of Oxford, the Jenner Institute and industry. Book now: buff.ly/wpfdp6k

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

💉Explore vaccine design, immunology and development on our Human and Veterinary Vaccinology course, taught with experts from the University of Oxford, the Jenner Institute and The Pirbright Institute. Secure your place: buff.ly/2W0jasn

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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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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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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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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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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 · 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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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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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 27/05/2026

Call us biased... but we don't think there's anywhere more beautiful than Oxford in the sunshine! 🤩 Did you know that Rewley House offers accommodation right in central Oxford, as well as an huge range of courses? Take a look at our accommodation here: buff.ly/QjuKN99 #OxfordSummer

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 22/05/2026

💫 We heard that the Uranus Cazimi in Gemini is today, triggering break throughs and a change in perspective, according to astrology... So we'd like to present to you the break-through you've all been waiting for: your star sign, your academic summer style 🤗

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 21/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating Dürer’s 555th Birthday🎉 Which Oxford Dürer work is the ultimate favourite? Dr @manyap.bsky.social, University of Oxford Lifelong Learning Lecturer and Course Lead of the Renaissance short online courses, asked our Dürer course students to vote on their favourite artwork.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 19/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday 16 June for a free hybrid lecture on 'Schrödinger’s Trucker: Presence and Absence in Mobile Freight Work' by Dr Debbie Hopkins. 🔗 Register your place: buff.ly/6ui1xn9 #oxfordlifelonglearning #oxforduniversity #studyatoxford #lectureseries #lifelonglearning

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 18/05/2026

Cities shape how we live, but who or what shape the cities that we live in? Join us online on Wednesday 10 June for our Counterplotting the Urban day event: buff.ly/vxZd5lU #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #ColonialHistory #History #OxfordUniversity #OxfordLifelongLearning

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 18/05/2026

VACANCY: Oxford Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a Diplomatic Practice Co-ordinator for the Foundations of Diplomacy Pre-Master’s Course which is delivered through our Professional and Open Access Courses section. 🔗 Find our more about the role: buff.ly/NQo2Yv5 #WorkInOxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk · 08/05/2026

Happy Birthday Sir David! 🥳 🌱 To find out more about threats to our global biodiversity or build your biodiversity monitoring skills take a look at the online courses we have on offer: buff.ly/HtJNgnf Photos of the pitcher plant are from Wikimedia Commons CC Dr Alastair Robinson.

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