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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 11h

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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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 12h

‘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.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 1d

🌍 | 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 · 1d

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 · 1d

'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 · 2d

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

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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 · 3d

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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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 3d

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Reversing nature's decline

Oxford experts explain how our climate varies naturally, and how human-induced climate change is impacting nature and biodiversity. They also discuss habitat loss and how we can work with nature to ta...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 3d

🌍 | Habitat loss is threatening the planet’s biodiversity, but what causes it, and can it be reversed?

#WorldHabitatDay | #OxfordClimate

What is habitat loss?

YouTube video by University of Oxford

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 4d

Our beautiful city 😍

📷 Instagram | Juncao_Oxford

Aerial view of Oxford at sunrise, featuring the Radcliffe Camera and surrounding historic buildings under a vibrant sky.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 5d

🌍 | Wildlife populations have declined by more than two-thirds over the last 50 years.

Oxford experts are giving conservation actions the best chance of success ⬇️
https://www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-environment/nature#group-section-Protecting-nature-xAjnQW2ZAq

#OxfordClimate | #WorldAnimalDay2025

Nature protection and recovery

Explore the work Oxford experts are doing to understand how nature is responding to climate change, how we can better protect nature from climate impacts, and how we can reverse nature’s decline.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 6d

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Building tools for equitable health | University of Oxford

Professor Sara Khalid's work at Oxford's Planetary Health Informatics group applies artificial intelligence to international real-world health and climate data, in order to further our understanding o...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 6d

🌍 | Oxford’s Planetary Health Informatics group is applying AI to real-world data to fill the gaps in global health.

Learn more about how this work is tackling climate-related health crises such as malaria. ⬇️

#OxfordClimate

Planetary Health Informatics explained

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 7d

Reflections in the water 🌧️

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Radcliffe Camera building in Oxford reflected in a puddle on a cobblestone street, under a partly cloudy sky.

Reflection of historic buildings and bicycles along a narrow street puddle under a clear blue sky.

View of Magdalen Tower in Oxford, reflected in a puddle on a gravel pathway surrounded by greenery under a partly cloudy sky.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 7d

In advance of the 2025 UK critical minerals strategy, the push for onshoring mining must not ignore local realities, explains @oxfordgeography.bsky.social's Jamie Hinch ⬇️

As mining returns to Cornwall, lithium ambitions tussle with local heritage

In advance of the release of the 2025 UK critical minerals strategy, the excitement for onshoring mining cannot ignore local experiences.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 8d

Wishing those observing Yom Kippur a meaningful fast.

#YomKippur

Sunset view over the University of Oxford skyline with text greeting "Best wishes to those observing Yom Kippur from the University of Oxford."

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 8d

'Don’t be distracted by the usual suspects flooding the zone.'

Beijing has a track record of only promising what it plans to deliver. But too often the world’s attention is elsewhere, writes @oxmartinschool.bsky.social and @ecioxford.bsky.social's Dr Kai Jiang ⬇️ #OxfordClimate

When China makes a climate pledge, the world should listen

Beijing has a track record of only promising what it plans to deliver. But too often the world’s attention is elsewhere.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 8d

🌍 | Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School @oxmartinschool.bsky.social and Professor of Population Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk, discusses his career and the future of food in a rapidly changing climate. ⬇️

#OxfordClimate

Professor Sir Charles Godfray - The future of food in a changing climate

Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professor of Population Biology, discusses his career and the future of food in a rapidly changing climate.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 9d

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Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities opens in Oxford |

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre, a new world-class centre for the Arts and Humanities will open to the academic community on 13 October 2025. A public cultural programme hosted by the Centre will

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 9d

The Centre will unite teaching, research and performance spaces – bringing leading voices together to show how the humanities can tackle today’s biggest challenges.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 9d

Public spaces will feature the 500-seat Sohmen Concert Hall, a 250-seat theatre, a black box immersive performance space, a dance studio, a cinema, an exhibition space, the renowned Bate Collection museum, plus a café, bar and gardens.

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