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Oxford named best university in the world for a record ninth consecutive year
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Oxford named world's best university for a record ninth consecutive year
Oxford University has been world number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017
Professor Irene Tracey in the Sheldonian Theatre
Professor Irene Tracey delivers her annual Oration to the University in the Sheldonian Theatre
Credit: Cyrus Mower/University of Oxford

Vice-Chancellor's Oration 2024
Professor Irene Tracey CBE FRS FMedSci delivered her annual Oration to the University in the Sheldonian Theatre on 8 Oct
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The UCAS deadline is 6pm on 15 October, 2024

UCAS deadline for undergraduate courses
You must submit your application before 6pm on Tuesday 15 October
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Radcliffe Camera (Image credit: Tanongsak Mahakusol / Graduate Photography Competition)

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Students at a Fresher's event at Trinity College, Oxford. By Ian Wallman.
Students at a Fresher's event at Trinity College, Oxford
Credit: Ian Wallman

Preparing for your first few weeks
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Election of the next Chancellor

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11Oct

The Importance of Being Oscar Wilde's Valet

Blackwell's Bookshop
11Oct

Insights for Action: Unlocking the Promise of Social Entrepreneurship

Said Business School (in-person and online)

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Oxford skyline in black and white

University response to recent events in Israel, Gaza and the Middle East
Information, advice and support for staff and students impacted
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Cézanne's Provence – Speaking Volumes
19 Oct, 11am, online tickets still available, book now
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... with Robots
In the latest 'Fire and Wire' video Irene Tracey visits the Oxford Robotics Institute
Hand held microscopes

Chemistry news
Merck’s mobile science lab brings hands-on education to Oxford schoolchildren
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Race and Resistance
18 Oct, 1pm, an Alternative Oxford Walking Tour with Rawz, book now
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Electric mobility in Oxford
QUAD takes a look at the state of the bicycle in Oxford, and beyond
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The water beneath our feet: our reliance on groundwater
We go underground in the UK and Argentina to uncover this hidden water
Trisha Gupta

Saving India's endangered sharks and rays
DPhil student Trisha Gupta is taking action to protect these enigmatic and often misunderstood species
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Oxford in The Conversation
When did class stop predicting who people vote for in Britain?
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The OUP Blog
Clowns, laughter and macaroni
Eglantina Gjermeni

Blavatnik School of Government blog
Reflecting on the Executive Public Leaders Programme
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Featured podcast
A model to understand assessment practice in medicine
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University response to the invasion of Ukraine
Information, advice and support for staff and students impacted
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Oxplore: the Home of Big Questions
Explore the University’s innovative website for 11-18 year olds
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The OED Blog
New words from around the world in the OED September 2024 update

Studying at Oxford