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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 14h

NEW: The longest dinosaur trackway in Europe, made by an individual sauropod dinosaur, has been uncovered during further excavations at Oxfordshire’s dinosaur highway 🦕

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Oxford researchers return to the Jurassic Highway | University of

The longest dinosaur trackway in Europe made by an individual sauropod dinosaur has been uncovered during further excavations at Oxfordshire’s dinosaur highway.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 15h

'Females survive longer but may experience prolonged periods of reduced reproduction or physical performance.'

@biology.ox.ac.uk's Prof Rob Salguero-Gómez shares insights from new research on sex differences in longevity across birds and mammals ⬇️

Why do so many female animals live longer than males? New research

The fascinating exceptions in the animal kingdom to patterns of longevity.

theconversation.com

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 16h

Oxford's Black History Month Lecture:

📅 16 October
🕔 5.15pm
📍 Keble College

Award-winning historian Prof Hakim Adi explores 10,000 years of Britain’s history – power, pride, and the legacies of African and Caribbean people.

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Promotional poster for a University of Oxford Black History Month lecture on 16 October 2025, featuring Professor Hakim Adi.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 17h

'People save more energy if they think others expect them to.'

Knowing about the environmental cost of using energy does not drive people to use less, according to a new study.

Find out more ⬇️ #OxfordClimate
https://theconversation.com/why-some-people-turn-off-the-lights-and-others-dont-266738

Why some people turn off the lights and others don’t

Knowing about the environmental cost of using energy does not drive people to use less, according to a new study.

theconversation.com

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 21h

#OnThisDay in 1920, the first women received their Oxford degrees 🎓

📷 | St Anne's College Oxford

Black and white image of the first degree day for women, 14th October 1920.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 1d

Barrister and lecturer Alex Benn shares how lived experience shapes their work – and their life at Oxford.

Watch the full Off the Beaten Track episode on YouTube ⬇️ @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 1d

Throughout October, Oxford will host events celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth – recognising the impact of Black heritage and culture on Britain, the world, and our University.

More info ⬇️ #BHM
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/black-history-month

Black History Month at Oxford | University of Oxford

Oxford University is delivering another programme of events for Black History Month throughout October.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 1d

NEW: The most famous portrait of Marie Antoinette as a child is really of her sister.

Prof @catrionaseth.bsky.social made the discovery while researching a book and working with the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (MAH) in Geneva.

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New research finds defining childhood portrait of Marie Antoinette is

The most famous portrait of Marie Antoinette as a child is really of her sister, according to new research. Catriona Seth, Marshal Foch Professor of French Literature and Fellow of All Souls College

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences @ndcnoxford.bsky.social · 4d

🔊 Applications are now open for our new MSc in Pain Neurosciences! The course offers the chance to learn from world-leading scientists in a flexible online format, and also includes residential weeks in Oxford.
Apply by 2 December 👇
bit.ly/4qiNFrc

New MSc in Pain Neurosciences. Ready to shape the future of pain research? Applications open now for 2026 admission

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 3d

'Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Except at Oxford.'

VC Prof Irene Tracey shares what she wants the University to be remembered for.

Read the Vice-Chancellor’s Oration in full ⬇️
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-10-07-vice-chancellors-oration-2025

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 4d

Researchers from @smithschool.ox.ac.uk and the University of Pennsylvania have carried out the most comprehensive review of carbon offsetting yet - finding the practice largely ineffective and plagued by ‘intractable’ problems.

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Carbon offsets have failed for 25 years, and most should be phased out - research

Academics at the University of Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania have conducted the most comprehensive review of evidence on the effectiveness on carbon offsetting to date and concluded the pr...

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 7d

UK teachers – get your school involved in Picture This: The Robson Orr Visual Literacy Research Initiative 🎨

Through free CPD, give your students aged 7-12 the chance to use art as a powerful language for learning, expression, and connection.

Register interest ➡️ bit.ly/4o02xbK
#PictureThisResearch

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 4d

www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-...

Natural hydrogen - the untapped solution to decarbonisation?

Natural hydrogen, long overlooked as a viable energy resource, is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in sustainable energy — and Oxford University is positioned firmly at the forefront of ...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 4d

🌍 | Natural hydrogen, long overlooked as a viable energy resource, is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in sustainable energy.

Discover how Oxford research is positioned firmly at the forefront of this global pursuit. ⬇️

@oxuniearthsci.bsky.social | #OxfordClimate

Natural Hydrogen - the untapped solution to decarbonisation?

YouTube video by University of Oxford

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 5d

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Oxford named best university in the world for a record tenth

Oxford University has been world number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017 - the longest time any university has held the position in the 21 annual editions of the

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 5d

Oxford University excelled in research excellence, funding success and global collaboration.

The process for the THE World Rankings is a rigorous piece of research built on an analysis of almost 19 million research papers, 1.5 million votes in an Academic Reputation Survey and detailed institutional data on over 3,000 universities worldwide.

The ranking is based on 18 specific metrics, covering all core missions of global, research-led universities, grouped into five areas:
Teaching
Research environment
Research quality
International outlook
Industry

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 5d

Vice-Chancellor Prof Irene Tracey ⬇️

We are honoured that Oxford has been ranked number one globally by Times Higher Education for the tenth year in a row.

The THE rankings, rooted in internationally competitive research and teaching excellence, are recognised worldwide as a vigorous and demanding benchmark of university performance.

This achievement reflects the dedication of our academics, professional services staff and students, but it comes at a time of real strain for UK higher education.

Sustaining a dynamic and globally competitive sector requires renewed investment and support, so that universities can continue to drive discovery, opportunity and economic growth for future generations.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 5d

Oxford University has been number one since 2017.

Harvard University and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) are the only other universities to have topped the rankings.

The University of Oxford has been world number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017.

The longest time any university has held the position in the 21 annual editions of the rankings.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 5d

NEW: We’re honoured to be ranked number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the tenth consecutive year. 👏

Aerial view of the University of Oxford, showcasing its historic buildings and spires under a clear sky at sunset. Text overlay states "Oxford named best university in the world for a record tenth consecutive year".

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 5d

‘I Swear’ isn’t about miraculous change - it’s about the daily fight to exist in a world that demands conformity.'

Dr Melina Malli on the film’s raw, empathetic look at life with Tourette’s ⬇️

I research Tourette’s – I Swear is an unflinching yet empathetic portrait of life with this condition

The film moves decisively beyond the sensationalising of Tourette’s symptoms so often seen in the media.

theconversation.com

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 6d

🌍 | This #WorldSpaceWeek, discover how Oxford experts are using satellites to observe changes to the climate, from tracking dust storms to monitoring deforestation. ⬇️

#OxfordClimate

Climate modelling, weather and extreme events

From over 250 years of weather records to implementing AI for state-of-the-art climate models, Oxford researchers are learning from the past and predicting the future when it comes to extreme weather ...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 6d

Oxford University's Blavatnik School and the Clooney Foundation for Justice have launched the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, the first global initiative dedicated to harnessing the power of AI for justice.

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Appearing in the picture, from left to right, are: Attorney General Lord Hermer KC; Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft; Philippa Webb, Professor of Public International Law at Blavatnik School of Government; Amal Clooney, Co-Founder of the Clooney Foundation for Justice; Ruth Mchizi, member of the Women Lawyers' Association of Malawi; and Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive of the Committee to Protect Journalists.

President of Microsoft; Philippa Webb speaking.

Attorney General Lord Hermer KC; Brad Smith speaking with the panel in the background.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 6d

'It has the potential to be a major own goal – politically, environmentally and economically.'

Prof Sam Fankhauser warns that scrapping net zero targets would show the UK no longer values the stability that’s driven clean investment and global respect for its climate policy.

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Tory plan to scrap net zero target puts UK climate leadership at risk

The country has enjoyed a unique period of consensus and stability under the Climate Change Act, which the Tories now want to scrap.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 7d

VC Prof Irene Tracey has delivered her Oration to the University.

In her speech, she covers the following and more:

- Keeping people and their stories at the heart of Oxford
- Oxford’s leadership in AI & innovation
- Progress on access & education

Read the full oration ⬇️

Vice-Chancellor's Oration 2025 | University of Oxford

Professor Irene Tracey CBE FRS FMedSci has delivered her annual Oration to the University in the Sheldonian Theatre. Here is the full text of the speech:

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 8d

Technology has transformed our world, sparking progress across industries from healthcare to education – yet there’s no global push to harness it for justice.

The Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice is changing that. (1/2)

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