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Emanuela Vai @emanuelavai.bsky.social · 4d

I’m now looking forward to finalising the exhibition I am curating for @batecollection.bsky.social @oxhumanities.bsky.social, teaching, meeting my new DPhils, and finishing up some research projects... @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social
#EarlyModernHistory #academiclife

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Faculty of Music, Oxford University @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social · 2d

Issue 15 of our Faculty magazine, the Oxford Musician, is now available to read online! The magazine includes articles from staff and students, as well as news from the Faculty and updates from alumni. Printed copies are available to pick up at the Faculty.
www.music.ox.ac.uk/sitefiles/di...

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 7d

We're 1 today! We are deeply grateful to the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics & Education for making our work possible, and for the many others who have helped us along the way.
www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/article/uois...
@ox.ac.uk @torchoxford.bsky.social @oxhumanities.bsky.social

#Thankyou #birthday #ethics

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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 8d

Welcome to our new home: The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre!

The Schwarzman Centre will bring together Oxford University's Humanities faculties for the first time, alongside a new Bodleian Humanities Library & state-of-the-art teaching & performance facilities.

www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk

Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities opens in Oxford

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 8d

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 begin in April 2026.

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View of the Great Hall, Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, University of Oxford. Photograph © Hufton + Crow

External view of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, University of Oxford. Photograph © Hufton + Crow

View of the dome in the Great Hall, Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, University of Oxford. Photograph © Hufton + Crow

View of the Sohmen Hall, Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, University of Oxford. Photograph © Hufton + Crow

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Oxford Internet Institute @oii.ox.ac.uk · 8d

Delighted that @oii.ox.ac.uk is part of the Schwarzman Centre and look forward to getting to know all our new neighbours!

Humanities Division @oxhumanities.bsky.social · 8d

Today we are delighted to launch the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a one-of-a-kind space where academia and culture will intersect to create something extraordinary. Read more: humanities.web.ox.ac.uk/article/step...

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Humanities Division @oxhumanities.bsky.social · 8d

"The Schwarzman Centre represents an extraordinary vote of confidence in the humanities disciplines at a time when the world needs them more than ever." Prof Dan Grimley, Head of Humanities at Oxford, explains why the building is so important - and so timely: humanities.web.ox.ac.uk/article/the-...

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Humanities Division @oxhumanities.bsky.social · 8d

Today we are delighted to launch the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a one-of-a-kind space where academia and culture will intersect to create something extraordinary. Read more: humanities.web.ox.ac.uk/article/step...

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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · Sep 4

It was great to hear another Oxford English Faculty member on Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes series on BBC Radio 4 today!

Prof Marion Turner joined Ian to discuss a crude joke from #Chaucer's Summoner's Tale attacking hypocrisy. You can catch-up on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes - Series 2 - Avarice Jokes - BBC Sounds

Ian Hislop returns to unearth the oldest examples of five varieties of British joke.

www.bbc.co.uk

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Aug 4

The Sohmen family’s donation will enrich the Oxford experience for students across all disciplines - and help the University reach global audiences.

Find out more ⬇️

Gift will establish world-class auditorium at Oxford | University of

Cultural performances and musical engagement for Oxford students have received a major boost from a significant gift to the University’s Humanities Division. The donation from the Sohmen family will

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 5

What does it mean for AI to be environmentally and socially sustainable? Find out with Nokia Bell Lab's Sanja Scepanovic tomorrow in the next instalment of Bitesize's 'Ethics in the age of AI'.
www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/bitesize-eth...
#SustainableAI #ethics

@oxhumanities.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk

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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · Jul 8

Astronaut William Anders' iconic photo #Earthrise was the starting point for a recent one-day conference at Oxford’s English Faculty, entitled 'Before Earthrise: Global Imagining in Literature and Visual Culture, 1550–1968'.

Read a blog on the event: english.web.ox.ac.uk/article/befo...

Before Earthrise: Global Imagining in Literature and Visual Culture, 1550-1968

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Ruskin School of Art @theruskin.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you to all who came along to the Degree Show this year! It's a fantastic showcase of our amazingly talented students' work - we are thrilled that so many of you were interested in taking a look!

You can view a presentation of each artist on the Ruskin website: www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Jun 20

NEW: Oxford research suggests the Huns and the Xiongnu spoke the same Paleo-Siberian language – adding linguistic evidence to the theory that these powerful ancient groups shared a common origin.

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Ancient linguistic clues reveal that the European Huns had Siberian

New linguistic analysis by researchers including Dr Simon Fries, Researcher in Comparative Philology in the Faculty of Classics and Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics, University of

www.ox.ac.uk

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Ruskin School of Art @theruskin.bsky.social · Jun 19

A sneak peek at the Ruskin Degree Show 2025!

We can't wait to welcome you to the opening of our BFA and MFA Degree Show, celebrating the outstanding creativity & hard work of our young artists:

Friday 20th June, Private View 7-10pm
Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Mon-Wed 12-5pm
👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...

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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) @modernslaverypec.bsky.social · Jun 11

NEW RESEARCH! Identifying child criminal exploitation in Northern Ireland.

Children in Northern Ireland exploited in criminal activities are not being formally identified as victims of modern slavery and human trafficking – despite indications they may meet the criteria.
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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · Jun 16

We're delighted to announce the first ever winner of the Oxford / 42 New Writing Prize! Congratulations to Steve Mellen who was awarded the prize this evening in a ceremony at Magdalen College for his novel 'Ask the Ghosts'.

Congratulations to Steve and all those shortlisted!

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Ruskin School of Art @theruskin.bsky.social · May 19

We are thrilled to announce the Ruskin BFA & MFA Degree Show, opening on Friday 20th June!

Private View 7-10pm

Opening hours 21st - 25th June:
• Sat - Sun: 12-6pm
• Mon - Wed: 12-5pm

128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP.
Accessibility info:
www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/128-bullingd...

A poster publicising the Ruskin Degree Show 2025 with details in dark blue lettering on a medium blue background.

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Faculty of Music, Oxford University @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social · Jun 5

We're inviting expressions of interest from postdoctoral and completing graduate scholars who wish to apply for the British Academy (BA) Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme to start their project in 2026. @oxhumanities.bsky.social
Find out more 👇

British Academy (BA) Postdoctoral Fellowships

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Ruskin School of Art @theruskin.bsky.social · Jun 6

Introducing the Ruskin 2025 graduating BFA & MFA cohort!

Come along to the Degree Show to see their amazing work:

Private View Friday 20th June 7-10pm
21st-22nd June 12-6pm
23rd-25th June, 12-5pm

128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP
Welcome!

More info 👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...

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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) @modernslaverypec.bsky.social · May 29

Today our Lived Experience Engagement team, incl. members of our Lived Experience Advisory Panel, spoke at the ‘Online safety event on human trafficking and sexual exploitation’ at @ofcom.bsky.social, UK's regulator of services such as the television, radio, telecoms and internet.
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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Apr 11

Today, April 11, is the International Day for #MaternalHealth and Rights. UOI's Cesar Palacios-Gonzalez shares how he is bringing more attention to maternal health by his work on the ethical and legal aspects of uterus transplants in Mexico.

Read: shorturl.at/BRij3

#Ethics #PhilosophyMatters

Uterus transplants – ethical and legal challenges in the Mexican context

On International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, Dr César Palacios-Gonzalez shares his research on legalising uterus transplants in Mexico

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Mar 18

The University of Oxford has secured the top place in the QS World University Rankings 2025 in three subjects: English Language and Literature, and Anatomy and Physiology and Geography.

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Oxford tops QS World University Rankings in English, anatomy and

University of Oxford has secured the top place in the QS World University Rankings 2025 in three subjects: English Language and Literature, and Anatomy and Physiology and Geography.

www.ox.ac.uk

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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · Mar 17

Are you an aspiring novelist, playwright or screenwriter? There's still time to enter the Oxford/42 New Writing Prize.

We're looking for talented new voices in fiction & welcome experimental writing as well as work that would appeal to a broad audience. Closing date=30 April.

#BookSky #amwriting

Launch of Oxford/42 New Writing Prize: now open for submissions

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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · Mar 13

If you missed our March #Shakespeare webinar on the new Oxford World's Classics edition of Henry IV, Part 1 you can catch up now on our website.

Browse upcoming webinars and scroll down to see recordings of past events.

#HenryIV #TeamEnglish #EduSky

English Faculty / Oxford World's Classics Shakespeare Webinar Series with Professor Emma Smith

english.web.ox.ac.uk

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