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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 1d

And it's an incredibly important job to do. Thank you so much to the three of you for taking on the challenge. 💖😂

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Jonathan Healey @jonathanhealey.bsky.social · 1d

About to teach the first class for our wonderful MSc in English Local History at @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social - including a discussion of some of my favourite local history sources, like this 1586 map of the Isle of Purbeck.

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 1d

Seeing as it's nearly Halloween, we thought we'd share some photos from our Ecological Survey Techniques students' trip to Wytham Woods to take a closer look at these adorable little fuzzy creatures... 🦇 Who knew bats could be this cute?

#OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordUniversity #StudyAtOxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Dr Arezou Azad on her new book 'The Warehouse of Bamiyan: Economic Life in Medieval Afghanistan'! 🎉📖
The book uncovers the untold history of Bamiyan's warehouse, revealing the lives of farmers, landholders, and their role in the economy. Find out more: buff.ly/aonb6Qn

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 4d

🎉 APPLICATIONS OPEN 🎉

Applications are now open for most of our undergraduate award-bearing programmes! From art history to theological studies, find out more about the courses we offer on our website: buff.ly/ICjCyHN

📷 ©OUImages/John Cairns Photography

#StudyAtOxford #OxfordLifelongLearning

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Invisible East @invisibleeast.bsky.social · 9d

We're delighted to be joined by fantastic colleagues, Jade Whitlam and @helengittos.bsky.social, for our upcoming lecture series for @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social. Don't miss this chance to explore this fascinating region & period!

🔗 bit.ly/SilkRoadslectures

#skystorians #medievalsky #history

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 8d

What is a narcissist?

Today Departmental Tutor, John Deane-O’Keeffe, also known as our very own One-Minute Criminologist, is tackling the topic of narcissism and why it's not a straight forward as you might think...

Did any of his points surprise you?

#OxfordLifelongLearning #StudyAtOxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 9d

This Halloween, why not join us for a spooky Halloween-themed dinner with readings from Professor Sandie Byrne? 🎃🕯️

⌛Tuesday 21 October 6:15pm

🔗Find out more, if you dare 👻: buff.ly/Wifm4iU

This spooky image of a haunted Rewley House was generated by AI.

#Halloween #ThingsToDoInOxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Birthday to us! 🎉🥳

Today marks our 147th birthday as Oxford University's 'secret treasure'. 🎂

To celebrate, share one of your favourite moments from studying with us in the comments!

📸 Thank you so much to Christ Church for capturing this wonderful speech from the Vice Chancellor.
@ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 17d

Ever wanted to explore Oxford whilst getting the student experience at one of the world's most famous universities? 🎓
Our first in-person short courses of the year start next week!

🔗 Find out which brilliant courses we offer: buff.ly/tBEyMC7

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 18d

If you saw someone in trouble, would you stop to help?

Today Departmental Tutor, John Deane-O’Keeffe, also known as our very own One-Minute Criminologist, is tackling the subject of 'bystander apathy'.

Did any of his points surprise you?

#OxfordLifelongLearning #MertonCollege #OxfordSummerSchools

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 21d

🎉 APPLICATIONS OPEN 🎉
Considering postgraduate study at Oxford next year? Many of our part-time postgraduate courses are now open to applications for entry in autumn 2026!

🔎 Discover our postgraduate courses: buff.ly/LdvgsfL

#OxfordLifelongLearning #StudyAtOxford #OxfordUniversity

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Invisible East @invisibleeast.bsky.social · 22d

Our hybrid lecture series, 'Silk Roads: Empire and Everyday Voices in the Medieval Islamicate East', with @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social starts Monday 13 October. For more information, and to book, visit: bit.ly/SilkRoadslectures

#skystorian #silkroads #lifelonglearning #studyatoxford

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to Dr Jonathan Healey on the US release of his new book 'The Blood in Winter', which has been featured on the Telegraph's 'Best Books to Read in 2025' list!

📖 Find out more about the book and order your own copy: buff.ly/xyoxxMI

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Dr Tom Crawford @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social · 24d

printf("hello, maths fans")

@cs50.harvard.edu is back in the UK with the full course running online @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social and a live version of the CS50 Puzzle Day at Meta London.

Full information - and sign-up - at the link below.

CS50 at Oxford 2025-26

Harvard’s famed CS50 course is back in the UK in 2025-26 with 4 options for you to enjoy: CS50 UK Puzzle Day at Meta London – 10th October 2025 CS50 at Oxford University (Online – 12 weeks) –…

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Dr Tom Crawford @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social · Sep 5

Come learn maths with me! I'll once again be running the Intermediate Calculus course @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social starting in 2 weeks.

Weekly lectures, live classes (Tues 7:30 - 8:30 pm) and all the problem sets your heart could desire. Full info here: lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/calc...

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Invisible East @invisibleeast.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our 6-week hybrid lecture series 'Silk Roads: Empire and Everyday Voices in the Medieval Islamicate East' with colleagues from @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social & @ox.ac.uk starts Monday 13 October! Follow the link for more information & to book.

#medievalmonday #medievalsky #skystorian #silkroads

Silk Roads: Empire and Everyday Voices in the Medieval Islamicate East

Explore medieval life along the Silk Roads. This hybrid lecture series will cover many facets of life, from farming and agriculture to the lives of women and Jews in today’s Afghanistan, Iran, Central...

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Joanna Bagniewska @joannabagniewska.com · Sep 11

Hello, smooth newt! Hello, baby slow worm!
Can you tell I'm welcoming a new cohort of ecology students at @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social this week?
🧪 🌍 🦎

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · Sep 10

Seeing as we're heading into autumn, we thought it was about time we started to get a little spooky with our content... 👻 So, today our 1-Minute Criminologist, John Deane-O'Keeffe, is answering the question 'What is evil?'

#OxfordLifelongLearning #MertonCollege #OxfordUniversity #StudyAtOxford

Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · Sep 9

Listen to the Department's own Dr Jonathan Healey as he joins Greg Jenner and comedian Toussaint Douglass to discuss King Charles I and the causes of the British Civil Wars on BBC Radio 4's You're Dead To Me podcast!

🎵 Follow the link to listen in: buff.ly/yliKpG9

#HistoryPodcast #OxfordUni

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · Sep 3

UPCOMING EVENT: Join us online for our first Ecological Survey Techniques lecture of the year, 'Wildlife, Warriors and Women: Big Cat Conservation in Tanzania and Beyond' with Professor Amy Dickman, Joint CEO of Lion Landscapes.
🔗Find out more: buff.ly/RuUmuJw

#OxfordLifelongLearning #FreeLecture

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · Sep 2

Statistics show a current trend in rising crime rates committed by young men, but what could be causing this trend?

Luckily for you Departmental Tutor, John Deane-O'Keeffe, also known as our very own One-Minute Criminologist, is here to answer that very question for you.

#OxfordLifelongLearning

Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · Sep 1

UPCOMING EVENT: Join Dr Joanna Bagniewska as she explores what makes communication work and why it matters with Dr Tom Crawford, to celebrate the release of her new book!

🔗 Book now: buff.ly/MVTB1Cc

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · Aug 28

📖 Micaela Alcaino is an award-winning book cover designer, who decided to reignite her passion for writing through the Writing Fiction online course.

🔗 Read her story and thoughts on the course: buff.ly/E5n3THV

#OxfordLifelongLearning #StudyAtOxford #OxfordOnlineCourses #AcademicSky

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Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌿 Gardens aren’t just beautiful spaces — they’re stories of art, philosophy, politics & imagination.

Join Advolly Richmond on our Garden History short course to trace their evolution from Roman courtyards to 20th-century Britain. 🌸

📚 Enrol now: buff.ly/ApFqSy1

📸©OUImages/John Cairns Photography

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