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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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Welcome back and happy new year, it’s Hilary term 2026! We hope you enjoyed your holidays. ❄️ #compscioxford #Hilaryterm #OxfordUni #UniversityofOxford
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January 18, 2026 at 10:01 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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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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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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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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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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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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Why choose Oxford to study a DPhil in Computer Science?

1. Our great history
2. Oxford is a tech hub
3. We've been ranked number one in the world to study CS for 7 years in a row
4. Supervision from world leaders
5. Our variety of cutting-edge research

Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu6a...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Join our new MSc in AI for Business & learn part-time & flexibly around the demands of work. Delivered with Saïd Business School it’s a unique, career-boosting learning opportunity for professionals who need to cross between technical expertise & business leadership.
www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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DPhil student Kelsey Doerksen researched disaster preparedness using satellite data with AI algorithms. Listen to what she has to say about her experience on the course, including why our research environment is so important.
Apply here:
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November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Merry Oxmas! Christmas really does come early at Oxford - on 25 November to be precise, exactly one month before Christmas Day. Festivities take place across the University so we can celebrate with students during term time. Our department mascot RobOx has been getting into the spirit.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Is CompSci merch on your wish list? If so, you’re in luck, The College Store is currently running a Green Friday discount. Use code GREENDEPT20 for 20% off our department merch. Make sure you use the code before Monday 1 December to get your favourite items.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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DPhil student & MPLS Outstanding Student ED&I Champion 2025, Emma McMillian, has shared her thoughts on the importance of empowering young people to get into computer science for World Children’s Day. @reubencollege.bsky.social @mplsoxford.bsky.social
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November 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Oxford’s new MSc in AI for Business brings together the Department of Computer Science and Saïd Business School to unite world-leading technical and strategic expertise. A flexible, part-time degree for professionals driving AI innovation. Apply by Jan 2026 www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Do you want to study an MSc in Advanced Computer Science at the University of Oxford? If so, make sure that you get your applications in by 12:00 midday UK time on Thursday 8 January 2026.

Find out more: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g...

#CompSciOxford #StudyAtOxford #OxfordUni
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November 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM