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Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, sharing news on our outstanding research across a broad spectrum of computer science #CompSciOxford
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What would happen if AI were human? Prof Sir Nigel Shadbolt will explore the many dimensions of response to this question on 25 Feb at the Hub @kelloggoxford.bsky.social for the event 'AI if Human: The Ethics, Regulation and Governance of AI'. Info & registration www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/events/bpw20...
BPW2026: Sir Nigel Shadbolt - Kellogg College
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January 15, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Senior Researcher Ján Pich has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant for ProCom, a project exploring the limits of efficient computation and the complexity of mathematical proof. One of just five Oxford recipients in this highly competitive round.

Read more: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2505-fu...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Recruiting:
We're hiring for the role of Oxford AI Research Group Programme Manager, to help run the Oxford Applied and Theoretical Machine Learning group, working with Professor Yarin Gal @yaringal.bsky.social.

Details & applications: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

#Recruiting #OxfordRecruitment
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January 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Prof Michael Wooldridge spoke with The Institute of Art and Ideas in Sept 2023 about all things AI, from its potential to its toughest challenges, and it is interesting how much is still true today, even in such a fast-changing field.
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ChatGPT's limits and AI's potential FULL INTERVIEW | Researcher Michael Wooldridge
YouTube video by The Institute of Art and Ideas
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January 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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Are you looking for the next step in your career in AI, software engineering, or security? Gain the Oxford edge with our new MSc in AI for Business. Learn part-time and flexibly around the demands of your work. Deadline: 8 January

Find out more and apply now: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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It is now less than 1 month until Prof Ion Stoica (UC Berkeley) will deliver the Hilary term 2026 Strachey Lecture 'An AI stack: from scaling AI workloads to evaluating LLMs' on 3 Feb.
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/strachey-l...
The Strachey Lectures are generously supported by OxFORD Asset Management.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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It’s not just a new year, it’s a new career opportunity for software engineering, AI & security leaders. Be part of the first MSc AI for Business cohort & get the Oxford edge flexibly & part-time around the demands of your work. Apply by 8 January: https://shorturl.at/XK2dq
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January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Merry Christmas from RobOx and the Department of Computer Science to all who celebrate.

We’ve had a wonderful byte at 2025; it’s been a ram packed year of world leading research news, brilliant internationally leading teaching, and a whole array of fun!

#CompSciOxford
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December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Want to know what life could be like for you at Oxford? We spoke to students that have taken part in our UNIQ summer school to hear about their experience. Applications are now open and close on 13 January 2026. Learn more & apply: www.uniq.ox.ac.uk
December 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Our alumna Anne-Marie Imafidon @aimafidon.bsky.social will be on the Keble team for the University Challenge Christmas Special, airing Christmas Eve – we’ll be cheering her on! @kebleoxford.bsky.social You can watch the episode here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - University Challenge, Christmas 2025, Keble College, Oxford v Hull
The all-star alumni series continues. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The MSc AI for Business provides the skills & cutting-edge knowledge needed to manage AI systems that drive value in organisations. Be part of the first cohort, apply by 8 January to start in October 2026: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
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December 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Recruiting:
We're hiring an Internal Communications & Events Officer to join a friendly, high-performing team, inspiring & engaging audiences with the department's world-leading teaching & research.

Details & applications: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

#OxfordRecruitment
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December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Alumna Anne-Marie Imafidon has joined a new Government taskforce with the aim to break down barriers for women in technology. We're proud to see our alumna involved in a taskforce like this, working for a better future for computer science and tech! Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in tech
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Department researchers Michael Bronstein, Blanca Rodriguez & David Gavaghan will help train the next generation of AI leaders through a new UKRI-funded doctoral programme in biosciences. The initiative will support innovation across health, agriculture & biotechnology www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2502-fu...
Oxford Computer Science contributes to UK-wide AI and bioscience training initiative
Professors Michael Bronstein and Blanca Rodriguez will lead a project as part of Oxford’s contribution to a flagship doctoral training programme awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with Prof...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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We're proud to see department spinout company ORBIT RRI feature in Oxford University Innovation (OUI)'s Impact Report 2025, highlighting the brilliant work they have carried out, training 6,000+ researchers across 32 universities.

Read the full report: impactreport2025.innovation.ox.ac.uk
Impact Report 2025 - Oxford University Innovation
View our 2025 Impact Report - a better future through innovation: Oxford’s response to global challenges.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Are you interested in studying at Oxford but unsure if it is the place for you? If so, you’re in luck, as applications for our free summer school UNIQ are now open. The programme is for UK state school students to help prepare for university.

Learn more & how to apply: www.uniq.ox.ac.uk
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December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Congratulations & good luck to all those who have received invitations to interview, we look forward to meeting you. 😁🎉🥳🍀

We have shared a couple things you can expect & you can find further advice on preparing & a demonstration interview on our website: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/howtoapply
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December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Prof Niki Trigoni’s new blog explains why Oxford’s MSc AI for Business answers industry demands for AI leaders with both technical skill & strategic leadership. The part-time programme is built with flexibility for working professionals.

Apply today — deadline 8 Jan. www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2501-fu...
December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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What if camera-trap photos could tell us not just who walked by, but how big, how close, and how many animals there are?

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Research led by Muhammad Aamir and coauthored by WildCRU’s Matthew Wijers and Andrew Loveridge.

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December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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We’ve reached the end of the first term for our first-year undergraduate students. Have you learnt some of the Oxford ways yet? We hope everyone had a lovely Michaelmas and will enjoy the well-deserved break.  

Points for any first-years who know the name of our next term.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Most courses teach either maths or management. Ours does both - MSc AI for Business provides the practical skills & expert knowledge needed to develop, implement, & manage AI systems that drive value. The part-time course is flexible around your career.

Apply now: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
December 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Professor Michael Wooldridge recently spoke with Didier Bonnet, Professor of Strategy and Digital Transformation at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) about the world of AI before its explosion in the last 10 years & the new hype.
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The real story of AI’s rise from winters to workplaces - I by IMD
Explore AI’s journey from early winters to today’s boom, as Oxford’s Michael Wooldridge reveals LLMs’ flaws, limits, and their potential impact on the future workplace.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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We’re excited to announce that Prof Ion Stoica (UC Berkeley) will deliver the Hilary term 2026 Strachey Lecture 'An AI stack: from scaling AI workloads to evaluating LLMs' on 3 Feb.

Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/strachey-l...

The Strachey Lectures are generously supported by OxFORD Asset Management.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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An Oxford team won gold at the Northwestern European Regional Programming Contest (NWERC), placing 2nd out of 141 teams by solving 11 of 12 problems. They now qualify for the 2026 ICPC World Finals and ICPC Europe Championship in Poland. www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2500-fu...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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What does a computer scientist listen to?

Emeritus Professor Sir Tim Berners-Lee – inventor of the World Wide Web – appeared on Desert Island Discs recently. He reflects on life, invention, and the music that has shaped both: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Desert Island Discs - Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist - BBC Sounds
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist, shares his music with Lauren Laverne.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM