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NEW: Oxford has been named the world's number one University for a record-breaking 11th consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Oxford has held the top spot since 2017 – the longest run at number one in the rankings' history. [1/3]

Aerial view of Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera and surrounding University buildings at sunset. Text reads: ‘Oxford named best university in the world for record 11 years in a row.’

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 28/09/2026

Researchers are developing more precise ways to target the neural circuits involved in learning, with potential applications across sport, music, surgery and rehabilitation. As the technology advances, discover what the science tells us about its potential ⬇️ bit.ly/4yjkXtT

Person reclines wearing a cap fitted with multiple electrodes and wires for brain activity monitoring, while a researcher works at a computer in the background. Text reads: “Brain stimulation could reshape how you learn new skills.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 28/09/2026

Smiles, gowns and a lot to celebrate 🎓 Congratulations to everyone who graduated from Oxford last week. 📷 | 12atOxford (Instagram) and New College

A large group of Oxford students in academic dress gather outside the Sheldonian Theatre ahead of their graduation ceremony.

A group of smiling graduates in academic dress walk together through New College, Oxford, in the afternoon sunshine, with more graduates following behind.

Graduates in black academic gowns and blue-trimmed hoods walk through a stone archway at New College, Oxford, with two graduates at the front smiling towards the camera.

Three smiling graduates in academic dress stand beneath the Gothic stone arches of New College, Oxford.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 27/09/2026

Oxford looking magical last night 🌕✨ The Harvest Moon lit up the night sky - the name traditionally given to the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. 📷 Instagram | ObservingOxford

Radcliffe Camera: The Radcliffe Camera illuminated at night, with dramatic clouds glowing around the bright moon above Oxford’s historic buildings.

Bridge of Sighs: Oxford’s Bridge of Sighs at night, warmly lit beneath a deep blue sky filled with textured, moonlit clouds.

High Street: Historic University of Oxford buildings along the High Street at night, beneath a bright moon partially obscured by dramatic clouds.

All Souls College: All Souls College at night, with its historic stone façade and illuminated doorways beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled moonlit sky.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 27/09/2026

NEW: Oxford-led research has linked India’s growing reliance on coal-fired power with worsening urban air pollution. Between 2000 and 2020, urban deaths attributable to fine-particle air pollution rose by around 30%, from 670,000 to 870,000. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4iOEptC

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 26/09/2026

Two outstanding Oxford researchers are among 75 leading figures elected by the royal academy of engineering to its Fellowship this year. Congratulations to: - Prof Martin Booth - Prof Tom Melham Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/3VghvBs

Aerial view of central Oxford, featuring the Radcliffe Camera and surrounding historic college buildings, overlaid with the headline “Two Oxford academics elected as Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows” and University of Oxford branding.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 25/09/2026

NEW: More than one-third of adults in England have high blood pressure, with two-thirds unaware they have it, according to a study of 1.4 million adults. Only half of those receiving treatment have their blood pressure adequately controlled. More info @oxpop.bsky.social ⬇️ bit.ly/4iNrLuS

A healthcare professional measures a patient’s blood pressure using a manual blood pressure cuff and gauge. Text reads: “Two-thirds of adults with high blood pressure do not know they have it.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 24/09/2026

NEW: A study of blood samples collected up to nine years before a cancer diagnosis found changes in the DNA that captured the body’s response to early traces of cancer development. Read more from researchers at @oxpop.bsky.social ⬇️ bit.ly/4hJIG0c

A man smiles while having blood drawn by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting. Text on the image reads: “Blood tests could identify early signs of cancer years before diagnosis.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

A new season begins in Oxford 🍂🍁 #AutumnEquinox 📷 Instagram | OxfordStory, Magdalen College, EstherJohnsonPhotography and Spiralling_Oxford

Exeter College: View of the Radcliffe Camera framed by green autumn leaves, with fallen leaves covering the garden and benches in the foreground.

Magdalen College: Magdalen College in warm autumn sunlight, framed by branches of red leaves against a clear blue sky.

All Souls College: All Souls College quad beneath a bright blue sky, with vivid red ivy cascading over a stone wall in the foreground.

Merton College: Merton Tower illuminated by golden sunlight, with autumn foliage and fallen leaves in the foreground.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 22/09/2026

AI is advancing fast. But reliably measuring what it can do remains difficult. @oxmartinschool.bsky.social's Prof Maike Osborne and Dr Fazl Barez explore why better ways to evaluate and monitor AI matter for the decisions ahead ⬇️ bit.ly/4yf6vTI

Graphic titled “Flying Blind into the AI Age”. A glowing digital brain is surrounded by streams of data and computer-like nodes. Text highlights expert commentary from Professor Maike Osborne and Dr Fazl Barez on the uncertainty around AI, the difficulty of measuring its capabilities, and the need to make high-stakes decisions about AI soon.

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Radcliffe Department of Medicine @rdm.ox.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

DPhil and MSc applications are now open! Ready to take the next step in your research career? Take a look at our video of top tips to help you prepare a competitive application www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onu8... The deadline for applications is 1st December at 12noon. @imm.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 20/09/2026

Study spot, anyone? 📚 Inside Lincoln College Library. 📷 Instagram | OxfordStory

Interior of Lincoln College Library, Oxford, with a long wooden reading table, red carpet, tall bookcases and a large brass chandelier beneath an ornate vaulted ceiling.

Sunlight streaming through tall windows onto the red carpet and wooden bookshelves filled with books inside Lincoln College Library.

View up a grand wooden staircase into Lincoln College Library, with rows of bookshelves, a chandelier and an ornate vaulted ceiling above.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 19/09/2026

Can a place be haunted by its history? Professor María del Pilar Blanco studies the ghosts of Caribbean colonialism and how literature can help us understand the ways the past continues to shape the present. Read more ⬇️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/pulse/society-cul…

Maria del Pilar Blanco standing outdoors in a sunny garden with lush greenery in the background. The text reads, "PULSE: Grappling with the ghosts of Caribbean colonialism."

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 19/09/2026

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are already almost five months behind their peers when they start school. Dr Sandra Mathers from @education.ox.ac.uk explores how early language support could help narrow the gap. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4hvKAl3

A preschool educator sits at a table with two young children as they take part in a colourful classroom activity.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

Tons of fishing gear and plastic are washing up on Seychelles beaches. @oxfordphysics.bsky.social's Alex Albinski and Earth Sciences' Noam Vogt-Vincent traced where it’s coming from, challenging the assumption that island plastic mainly drifts in from distant shores ⬇️ bit.ly/4Akhr3C

Plastic bottles and other waste scattered across a sandy beach, with the ocean in the background. Text reads: “Tons of fishing gear and plastic are washing up on Seychelles beaches. We tracked where it was coming from.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

Only 39% of women who experienced a cardiac arrest in public received bystander CPR in one US study, compared with 45% of men. Oxford scientists Brittany Vining and Prof Suzannah Williams explore how historical inequalities in medical research could shape healthcare AI ⬇️ bit.ly/4yKUntn

People practise CPR on flat-chested training manikins. Text reads: “Decades of male-focused medical research could bias healthcare AI.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 17/09/2026

Chimpanzee and bonobo mothers have been observed carrying their dead infants for months. New research from @oxford-anthro.bsky.social suggests that the strength of the mother-infant bond and how the infant died may help explain why ⬇️ bit.ly/3VjfTqy

Illustration of a chimpanzee mother walking on all fours while carrying her deceased infant on her back. Text reads: “Why do some chimpanzee mothers carry their dead infants for months?”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 17/09/2026

Oxford University researchers have captured the step-by-step assembly of individual virus-like particles, revealing how simple molecular interactions can reliably build these complex biological structures. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4yIS0ap

Colourful 3D molecular structures in red, purple, blue and pink cluster together against a soft pink background, with smaller spherical particles floating nearby. Text reads: “New method reveals how virus particles can build themselves, molecule by molecule.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

One of those Oxford evenings 🌧️ 📷 Instagram | Melodicshutter (July, 2026)

A low-angle view of Oxford’s Bridge of Sighs at dusk, reflected in a large puddle on the street. Warm streetlights illuminate the historic buildings, contrasting with the deep blue evening sky.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 15/09/2026

What happens when you’re free from prison but still not free to go home? Professor Polly Jones is uncovering the stories of Gulag returnees forced to live beyond Soviet cities’ ‘101st kilometre’ and the communities they built there. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3UQK5Js

Polly Jones wearing glasses and a light blue shirt, smiling in front of a pink background. Text on the image reads: "PULSE. Gulag writers, returnees, and life on the 101st kilometre."

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 14/09/2026

NEW: Scientists from @oxfordphysics.bsky.social have helped confirm that one of the strangest phenomena in physics – quantum entanglement – occurs even between some of the heaviest and most fleeting particles ever created. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4xX7Z4O

Graphic illustrating quantum entanglement, with two particles surrounded by glowing pink and blue light trails. Text reads: “Oxford physicists help uncover ‘spooky’ quantum effect in the Large Hadron Collider.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 13/09/2026

Pawfessor Walter, keeping a watchful eye over Exeter College. 📷 Instagram | 12atOxford (July, 2026)

Walter, Exeter College’s black-and-white cat, sits on a stone path beside a flower bed in the college grounds, looking off to the side.

Walter the cat lies stretched out on a sunlit stone path at Exeter College, with green plants and flowers behind him.

Walter, a black-and-white cat, sits among plants and flowers in the grounds of Exeter College, looking towards the camera.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 12/09/2026

NEW: Oxford University has been ranked first in @theguardian.com University Guide 2027 🎓 We achieved an overall Guardian score of 100 in this year’s ranking. More info ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/education/ng-in…

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

As pupils across the UK return to the classroom this September, @blavatnikschool.bsky.social's Dr Noam Angrist asks how learning can continue for the millions of children elsewhere whose schools remain closed by conflict, climate or disease ⬇️ bit.ly/4xPB5D9

Graphic titled “How do we keep children learning when schools have to close?” featuring a portrait of Dr Noam Angrist and an image of a child studying at a desk. A quote from Dr Angrist reads: “Conflict, epidemics and extreme weather can disrupt education with little warning. We cannot predict every crisis, but we can make education systems more resilient before one happens, repair the roof as the sun is still shining.” Dr Angrist is Academic Director of the What Works Hub for Global Education.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

With the Bayeux Tapestry back in England for the first time in almost a thousand years, Dr Emily Winkler looks at what its embroidered scenes still tell us about kings, comets and a cross-Channel world older than either nation ⬇️ bit.ly/3TiqEsC

Graphic featuring a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry showing two embroidered figures. Alongside it is a quote from Dr Emily Winkler: “The Tapestry offers a glimpse of an eleventh-century political world more intricate and interconnected than one of ‘two nations’, involving friends, neighbours, and rivals from around the North Sea. It illuminates the lives of peoples who lived along and travelled across the Channel and the sea.” She is credited as Lecturer in Medieval History and author of Pocket Bayeux Tapestry.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

All Souls on a moody day. The impressive lawn is thanks to James Debanks from our University Parks Estates team, who carefully planned and cut it 👏 📷 Instagram | EstherJohnsonPhotography (June, 2026)

The twin towers and Gothic façade of All Souls College rise above a meticulously striped green lawn. The historic honey-coloured stone building is photographed head-on beneath an overcast sky, highlighting its symmetry and ornate architectural details.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

Can a leader change their style without losing their authenticity? Oxford Saïd Business School’s Trang Chu and Prof Tim Morris explore what Andy Burnham’s leadership can tell us about authenticity, adaptability and the value of having different personas ⬇️ bit.ly/464EOQT

Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelenskyy stand side by side in black clothing, with uniformed naval personnel behind them. A dark blue banner reads: “Expert comment: Andy Burnham the social chameleon? Why a leader with different personas can still be authentic.”

Image credit: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC-ND

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

One in four new cars sold worldwide in 2025 was electric 🚗⚡ But adoption varies widely, from 97% of new car sales in Norway and 53% in China to 10% in the US. On #WorldEVDay, explore the global shift to electric vehicles with @ourworldindata.org ⬇️ ourworldindata.org/electric-car-sal…

The image presents a bar chart illustrating the percentage of new cars sold globally that were electric, including both fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids, with data projected for 2024. The chart shows a selection of countries and regions from highest to lowest percentage.

- Norway leads with 92%.
- Sweden follows with 58%.
- China shows 48%.
- The United Kingdom and Switzerland each have 28%.
- The European Union has 21%.
- Canada has 17%.
- Australia is at 13%.
- The United States has 10%.
- South Korea registers 9%.
- Brazil is represented at 6%.
- Japan stands at 3%.
- India is at 2%.

The data source cited at the bottom is the International Energy Agency's Global EV Outlook 2025.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 06/09/2026

The sun rising over our beautiful city 🌅 📷 Instagram | Juncao_Oxford (September, 2025)

A panoramic view of Oxford at sunrise, with the city’s historic rooftops, domes and spires beneath a dramatic sky filled with soft pink, orange and blue clouds.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

A century-old principle of Einstein’s gravity has passed a quantum test🔬 For the first time, an international team, including Nobel Prize-winning physicist Prof Sir Roger Penrose, has observed a long-predicted effect of gravity on a falling quantum object. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4xUpVNz

Abstract blue and pink illustration representing quantum physics, with glowing particles and sweeping wave-like forms. Text below reads: “Scientists observe Einstein’s gravity in the quantum world.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

History remembers Socrates. But what about his teacher? Professor Armand D’Angour is uncovering the story of Aspasia of Miletus - an overlooked intellectual whose influence may have helped shape Socrates’ philosophy. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4i5yDDq

Professor Armand D'Angour standing outside and smiling. Below, it reads 'PULSE. Rediscovering the woman who taught Socrates about love.'

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

Today, four Oxford University researchers have been awarded prestigious @erc.europa.eu Starting Grants, each worth €1.5 million for a period of up to five years. Read more ⬇️ #ERCStG www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-08-25-except…

A sunlit view of Oxford’s historic skyline, featuring the ornate towers and spires of University buildings. A navy banner below reads: “Exceptional early-career researchers awarded 2026 European Research Council Starting Grants.”

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 02/09/2026

Oxford after the rain 🌧️ 📷 Instagram | UmairAtOxford (June, 2026)

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 31/08/2026

AI is changing our world. But what is it revealing about us? As Director of Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI, Prof Edward Harcourt argues that thinking about machines is also an invitation to think about ourselves. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4A19Yqj #OxfordHumanity

Professor Edward Harcourt in formal attire stands in front of a bookshelf filled with books. The text on the image reads: "PULSE. What AI is asking us about ourselves."

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 30/08/2026

What’s a window from a 1930s exhibition doing in an Oxford college library? 🪟🌍 Created for the 1938 Glasgow Empire Exhibition, this striking world map now sits in @regentsox.bsky.social Library. How (and why) it got there remains a mystery… 🔎 #OxfordHistory

A wooden reading nook with a small wooden desk is situated by a large, curved window. The window is adorned with frosted designs, including an image of the Earth and various explorer-themed motifs. The scene is warmly lit by natural sunlight streaming in.

Curved window with etched glass designs of maps, nautical themes, and a compass rose. Sunlight filters through, highlighting intricate details and ship illustrations.

Frosted glass window etched with a world map, showing continents, oceans, and notable landmarks such as the Atlantic Ocean and Greenland, illuminated by natural light.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 29/08/2026

Admiring the view of the dreaming spires. 😍 📸 | victoria_vyacheslavovna (Instagram)

Aerial view of the historic All Souls College at the University of Oxford, featuring its gothic-style architecture with ornate towers and spires against a partly cloudy sky.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 28/08/2026

Four Oxford academics have been honoured in the 2026 @royalsociety.org Awards. 🎉 Congratulations to: Prof Laura Herz Prof Iain McCulloch Prof Ketan Patel Prof Charlotte Williams Read more ⬇️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-08-26-four-o…

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 28/08/2026

Researchers at Oxford and Technische Universität München have led the development of a new technique that estimates tides along the coast at intervals of 100M. This provides a level of detail that is difficult to capture using existing tide gauges and satellite measurements.⬇️ bit.ly/4qDCXw3

Ocean waves crash onto a sandy beach under a partly cloudy sky. A banner at the bottom reads: "Satellite images reveal that tides can vary by almost a metre across a single bay"

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 27/08/2026

NEW: British citizenship applications have reached a record high, while asylum applications have fallen to their lowest level in four years. @migobs.bsky.social examines the figures on UK migration ⬇️ bit.ly/3SrcaGx

A person handing a British passport to another person, with a second passport partly visible. The text below reads: "Citizenship applications hit new record while asylum applications fall. ox.ac.uk/news | University of Oxford.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 27/08/2026

Today is the last day this year that the sun will set after 8pm in Oxford 🌅 Enjoy it while it lasts 🥲 📷 Instagram | Juncao_Oxford

Aerial view of central Oxford at sunrise, with golden sunlight illuminating historic colleges, churches and rooftops. The blue-domed Sheldonian Theatre stands prominently in the foreground, while a layer of morning mist stretches across the city and surrounding countryside beneath dramatic clouds glowing orange and gold. The streets below are quiet, highlighting the city's historic architecture in the early morning light.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 26/08/2026

How can we better predict ‘extreme weather events’ in a world where they are no longer exceptional? Dr Shruti Nath (@oxfordphysics.bsky.social) argues that AI-powered forecasting could be an invaluable tool if experts co-develop methods to address limitations. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4wRWQ3M

A colorful weather map with swirling patterns indicating pressure systems. Overlaid text reads: "Expert Comment: More extreme weather is coming – can AI help us to better prepare for it?"

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 25/08/2026

NEW: An Oxford brain imaging and stimulation study has identified the brain mechanisms that help us work out whether the consequences we experience are caused by our own actions or by circumstances beyond our control. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4xUULVG

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 24/08/2026

New nuclear capacity won’t fix today’s energy problems Oxford's Dr Bettina Wittneben argues the focus should be on making energy systems more flexible including improving grids, energy efficiency and storage while considering risks of new nuclear power. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4cSG4KB

Expert commentary graphic titled "New Nuclear Capacity Won’t Fix Today’s Energy Problems." Includes an analysis by Oxford's Dr. Bettina Wittneben, discussing Europe's energy challenges, the importance of flexible grids, energy efficiency, and storage. Features a photo of Dr. Wittneben

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 24/08/2026

Which one is the real Oxford blue? 💙 Comment your guess!!

The image is a graphic with the title "Which one is Oxford Blue?" at the top. Below are five horizontal color bars labeled A to E, each in a different shade of blue. In the background, there is a light, semi-transparent image of the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 17/08/2026

Diets in the UK are unhealthy and environmentally unsustainable. Prof Mike Rayner, Dr Jessica Renzella and Dr Hannah Forde argue that local authorities could play a significant role in steering UK diets. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4wqhtE7

Expert commentary titled "Climate-Friendly Food Procurement and Advertising: What Are Local Authorities in England Doing?" by Professor Mike Rayner, Dr. Jessica Renzella, and Dr. Hannah Forde. The text suggests local authorities could help make UK diets healthier and more sustainable. The background features a person serving salad from a buffet.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 16/08/2026

Congratulations to Prof Philipp Kukura who has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship. This award supports exceptional mid-career research leaders to undertake high-quality, original research and build world-leading science teams in the UK. ⬇️ bit.ly/4g8KI8h

This image features Professor Philipp Kukura standing outdoors, wearing glasses and a green shirt, with a blurred greenery background. A caption at the bottom reads: "Outstanding Oxford chemist awarded Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship"

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 15/08/2026

Meet some of the students preparing to start their Oxford journey this autumn and hear what earning their place means to them ⬇️ bit.ly/3TWndrK #GoingToOxford #ALevelResultsDay #OxfordUni

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 15/08/2026

The PARTNERS trial has reached a major milestone, enrolling its 100th participant just 12 weeks after the Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak was announced. Read more ⬇️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-07-02-100th-…

A person wearing protective gear is working inside a transparent enclosure. Text at the bottom of the image reads, "100th patient enrolled in PARTNERS trial to identify the first effective treatments for Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease."

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 14/08/2026

Ahead of the next release of UK migration data on 27 Aug Dr Mihnea Cuibus, Senior Researcher at the Migration Observatory contextualises the recent headlines about ‘mega-dinghies’ arriving on UK shores, and sets out what else we can expect to see in the statistics. Read more⬇️ bit.ly/4fYhBpi

The image contains a commentary about UK migration trends, featuring the title "Falling Numbers and Mega-Dinghies." A photo of a person is displayed next to the text. Below is a quote by Dr. Mihnea Ciubis from the Migration Observatory. The background shows an image of a boat on the water at sunset.

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