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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
All you need to know to help you settle into the start of your Oxford journey
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Credits: Ian Wallman / University of Oxford

Supporting your move to Oxford
Starting at university is an exciting time, but we know you may be feeling anxious about it too so here are some helpful resources
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The quad of Jesus College
(Image Credit: Christopher Wills, PGDip in Strategy and Innovation)

How to make a good impression in your graduate course application
Dr Matthew Williams, Jesus College's Access Fellow, offers valuable advice for prospective graduate applicants
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You must submit your application before 6pm on Tuesday 15 October

UCAS deadline for undergraduate courses
You must submit your application before 6pm on Tuesday 15 October

News

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Election of the next Chancellor

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The Importance of Being Oscar Wilde's Valet

Blackwell's Bookshop

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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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Oxford in the Conversation
China leads the net zero transition – here’s what we can learn from its progress in Beijing and Hong Kong
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Ed Bussey, CEO of Oxford Science Enterprises
One year in, the man leading Oxford’s largest investment venture company punctures myths and shares a vision
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Clouded leopards: tracking genomes for conservation
Join WildCRU’s Chrishen Gomez in Borneo searching for the elusive creatures
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Physics news
Tailored tuition delivers results for A-level students
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The OUP blog
Five spooky story collections to get you ready for Halloween
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Jeux - a Creative Writing Workshop Inspired by 17th Century Games
10-11 Oct, Radcliffe Humanities Building, free but registration required
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Biology news
Ant queens cannibalise their sick offspring- then ‘recycle’ them
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Featured podcast
A guide for Freshers
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Maps are too exciting!
10 Oct, 10am-4pm at the Weston Library and online, free but booking required
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Department of International Development blog
Entangled: Southern African artists explore colonialism, monuments and memory
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University response to the invasion of Ukraine
Information, advice and support for staff and students impacted
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The Oxford Martin School
New programmes focus on AI threats, ‘second-life’ EV batteries and digital pandemic tools
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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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