Publications & newsletters
The following is a list of publications and newsletters for members of staff at the University of Oxford.
IT Services Update
- IT Services Update is the termly newsletter of IT Services, providing updates on services, projects, courses and events. To receive a hard copy of the newsletter, email communications@it.ox.ac.uk.
Outline
- Outline is a weekly newsletter for library staff.
Oxford Magazine
- The Oxford Magazine is not an official publication of the University but an independent magazine edited by members of the University and published by the Delegates of Oxford University Press. It is published 12 times per year (Noughth, Second, Fifth and Eighth Weeks of term) and is distributed with the Gazette. For further information, contact tim.horder@dpag.ox.ac.uk.
Oxford Today
- Oxford Today is the University's alumni magazine. It covers all aspects of the life of the collegiate University, from research to cultural and sporting events, as well as historical features about the University and its alumni. The print magazine appears in October and April, while the online update is published monthly.
Oxford Women's Network (OWN) newsletter
- OWN newsletter is a weekly email containing a round-up of news and events relating to women at Oxford.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor's Update
- The Pro-Vice-Chancellor's update
is a termly newsletter from the External Affairs Portfolio, detailing activity relating to development, alumni relations and public affairs.
Race Equality Network (REN) newsletter
- The REN newsletter is a weekly email about events around the University and city, as well as links to news and articles about race equality issues.
Research Support
- Research Accounts Bulletin is a periodic e-newsletter, which notifies departments of post-award issues, such as funder news, policy and process changes, and training opportunities.
- Research Services News is a regular news bulletin about issues and events relating to research funding and administration.
University of Oxford Calendar
- The University Calendar is an annual compendium of information about departments, colleges, committees and University Officers. It includes lists of the recipients of honorary degrees for the past ten years, and degree results for the immediately preceding year. Published by OUP, it can be purchased in local bookshops.
Update from Bodley's Librarian
- A termly bulletin from Dr Sarah Thomas, Bodley's Librarian, about new services and changes taking place in the Bodleian Libraries. The bulletin is emailed to Heads of Department and Departmental Administrators and posted on the Bodleian Libraries' website.
Vice-Chancellor's briefing on Council
- A short report from the Vice-Chancellor on meetings of Council, which is posted on the University website each term. Email notification is sent to all members of staff.
AAD News Alert
- The AAD News Alert is a fortnightly e-bulletin from the Academic Administration Division, which provides updates about projects, events and deadlines in student administration and services.
Annual Review
- The University's Annual Review contains articles on current developments and research at Oxford as well as information on honours, appointments, benefactions and the year's financial statements. Produced by Public Affairs, it is published at the start of Hilary Term.
Blueprint
- Blueprint is the University staff magazine. Produced by Public Affairs, it is published twice a term and carries a mix of news, features and interviews.
Conference of Colleges Update
- The Conference of Colleges Update is a news bulletin, published twice a term, which provides an update on the main items of business of Conference and its sub-committees. To access the newsletter, please email rita.rattray@admin.ox.ac.uk, giving your Oxford user name.
Daily News Alert
- The Daily News Alert is a daily digest of local, national and international news items relating to the collegiate University. Produced by the Press and Information Office, it is available on subscription by email.
EcoFinance
- EcoFinance is a monthly e-newsletter produced by the University's environmental sustainability team that provides cost-saving tips that help the environment.
Equality and Diversity Newsletter
- The Equality & Diversity newsletter is a termly newsletter providing updates on equality initiatives, highlighting events and seminars, and signposting readers to guidance on equality matters.
Finance
- The Finance Bulletin is a monthly e-bulletin, which provides a summary of essential financial information for departments.
- The Finance System Update is a weekly digest of news relating to the Oracle Financials system and other related tools. The update is emailed to all users of the Oracle Financials system.
Financial Statements
- The Financial Statements are produced annually in January. They consolidate the accounts of the University and its subsidiary companies and associated bodies.
Gazette
- The Gazette is the authorised journal of record of the collegiate University. It has been published continuously since 1870. Produced by Public Affairs, it is published weekly from September to July (with brief breaks in the Christmas and Easter Vacations).
ICT Forum Newsletter
- The ICT Forum Newsletter is a termly publication for staff who provide, manage and support ICT services across the collegiate University.


