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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 14h

Deadline reminder: the 15th of October is the deadline for UCAS applications for our undergraduate Computer Science courses. If you want to study in the department, you have 1 week to submit your application. For more information on how to apply: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/u...

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 15h

The @ox.ac.uk 2025 Black History Month Lecture will be delivered by award-winning historian Prof Hakim Adi.
Lecture: Power and Pride: Histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain
Date: 16 Oct (17:15–19:00)
Location: O’Reilly Theatre, Keble College
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/university...

University of Oxford Black History Month Lecture 2025

This year's lecture, Power and Pride: Histories of African and Caribbean People in Britain, will be given by Professor Hakim Adi

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 1d

It is now only 2 weeks until Prof Rafail Ostrovsky (UCLA) will be delivering our next Strachey Lecture ‘Advances in Garbled Circuits’ on 21 October.

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

The Strachey Lectures are generously supported by OxFORD Asset Management. #CompSciOxford #OxStracheyLec

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know that a machine learning tool can automatically detect methane plumes on Earth from orbit? This could be a powerful tool in combating climate change.

Learn more from DPhil student Vít Růžičk's Ted AI talk: www.ted.com/talks/vit_ru... #WorldSpaceWeek @previtus.bsky.social

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Professor Michael Wooldridge FREng is a pioneer in multiagent AI systems and a leading voice in UK AI policy. He also serves as an expert advisor to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. @compscioxford.bsky.social raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel... #RAEngFellows

Professor Michael Wooldridge FREng

RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Michael Wooldridge is a pioneer in multiagent AI systems and a leading voice in UK AI policy.

raeng.org.uk

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 6d

The Mathematical Admissions Test is coming up later this month, so these are six top tips for revision from our students.

#CompSciOxford #maths #mat #MathematicalAdmissionsTest

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 6d

Today is the 75th anniversary of the Turing Test & to celebrate, The @royalsociety.org is hosting an event to mark the day. Speakers including Prof Nigel Shadbolt & Prof @yaringal.bsky.social will look back at Alan Turing's vision for AI & analyse its impact.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know digital hearts are improving our understanding of heart failure? They can be used to examine the safety of receiving a stem cell injection after a heart attack, to inform & advance investigations into potential therapies. This study was led by Research Associate Leto Luana Riebel.

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 14d

Professor Michael Wooldridge has been elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, recognising his pioneering work in artificial intelligence and its growing role in shaping engineering, technology, and society. @oxengsci.bsky.social www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2489-fu...

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 15d

We're delighted to share that we ranked number one in The Guardian’s best UK universities 2026 for Computer science and information systems. Thank you to all of our staff and students that make the department a leading centre of teaching and research.

www.theguardian.com/education/ng...

The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings

Find a course at one of the top universities in the country

www.theguardian.com

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 16d

Recruiting:
We're hiring for the role AI Hub Coordinator (Part-time), to play a vital role in a fast-paced, world-leading AI Hub. @erlangenai.bsky.social

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

#Recruiting #OxfordRecruitment

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 16d

It is now only 1 month until Prof Rafail Ostrovsky (UCLA) will be delivering our next Strachey Lecture ‘Advances in Garbled Circuits’ on 21 October.

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

The Strachey Lectures are generously supported by OxFORD Asset Management. #CompSciOxford #OxStracheyLec

CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 20d

Our Discover Computer Science programme is open for nominations!

Who to nominate:

-Yr 11 (Scottish S5 or NI Y12) students

-Female

-Black & mixed heritage

-State-funded schools in the UK

-Academically strong

Learn more: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/DiscoverComp...

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 21d

Nistha Kumar, a 4th-year MSc Computer Science student from the University of Birmingham recently took part in our UNIQ+ Research Internship Deep Learning for Statistical Inference. It was lovely to hear how the experience was for her in the department.

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 22d

We're very pleased to share the news that DPhil student Emma McMillian has won the 2025 @mplsoxford.bsky.social Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Award in the category of Outstanding ED&I Champion – Student. Congratulations Emma! 🎉 @reubencollege.bsky.social
www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2487-fu...

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 23d

Stephen Wolfram @stephenwolfram.bsky.social, the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha & the Wolfram Language, will deliver the distinguished lecture 'Making the World Computable: from Foundations to Technology (for Humans and AIs)’ on 24 Oct.

Book your ticket: www.eventbrite.com/e/distinguis...

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 23d

How old is your code? Did you know that the 1st programming language was created by Ada Lovelace in 1843? Code has come a long way since & many say AI is making coding accessible as non-experts can ask an AI service to produce code for them. Would you trust AI to write your code? #NationalCodingWeek

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 23d

Recruiting:
We're hiring for the role AI Hub Communications & Engagement Officer, to play a major role in shaping a fast-paced, world-leading AI Hub. @erlangenai.bsky.social

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

#Recruiting #OxfordRecruitment

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 28d

Research Assistant Leto Luana Riebel has been awarded the HESI Cardiac Early Career Seminar Award, recognising her contributions to cardiovascular safety science.
Read more: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2486-fu...

Research Assistant Leto Luana Riebel recognised for contributions to cardiovascular safety science

Leto Luana Riebel has been awarded the HESI Cardiac Early Career Seminar Award, supporting researchers whose work advances the understanding of cardiovascular toxicology and public health

www.cs.ox.ac.uk

CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · 28d

Recruiting:
We're hiring for the role Communications Officer – CRANE Project, to work with the project leadership team to develop & operationalise a communications strategy to raise awareness of the network.

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

#Recruiting #OxfordRecruitment

CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to Alfonso Bueno-Orovio, Yarin Gal @yaringal.bsky.social, & Aleks Kissinger who have been awarded the title of Professor in Oxford’s 2025 Recognition of Distinction Exercise, in recognition of their research excellence, teaching, & academic leadership. www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2483-fu...

Three academics awarded title of Professor in 2025 Recognition of Distinction Exercise

Alfonso Bueno-Orovio, Yarin Gal, and Aleks Kissinger have been recognised for making a significant contribution to teaching and academic citizenship

www.cs.ox.ac.uk

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · Sep 8

Recruiting:
We're hiring five Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science (with Non Tutorial Fellowships) to start on 1 September 2026. Each post is associated with a Non Tutorial Fellowship at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social

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

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

Recruiting:
We're hiring two Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science (with Tutorial Fellowships) to start on 1 September 2026.

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

#Recruiting #OxfordRecruitment #CompSciOxford

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re proud to announce 4 @erc.europa.eu Starting Grants for early-career researchers in the department – a 100% success rate. Their projects span AI, software verification, brain imaging & multi-agent systems. A remarkable achievement in a competitive round. #ERCStG www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2482-fu...

Department researchers awarded four ERC Starting Grants in 100% success outcome

Four researchers in the department have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, marking a 100% success rate in this year’s highly competitive funding round.

www.cs.ox.ac.uk

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CompSciOxford @compscioxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

How did AI explode in popularity? Prof Mike Wooldridge joined The Naked Scientists to explain the rise of large language models and why the flood of AI-generated content could distort our information landscape and challenge our ability to think critically. www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...

Is AI changing the way we think?

From academia, to health, to critical thinking...

www.thenakedscientists.com

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