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@ox.ac.uk Oct 10, 2026, 9:07 AM

On This Day in 2024, the Northern Lights lit up the skies above Oxford 😍

📷 | Marisa Basali (via @bodleian.ox.ac.uk)

The Radcliffe Camera in Oxford illuminated against a night sky glowing with shades of purple, pink and green from the Northern Lights. The historic circular building and its distinctive dome stand beneath the colourful sky.

Close-up of the Radcliffe Camera’s domed roof and ornate stone architecture, set against a vivid pink and purple night sky illuminated by the Northern Lights over Oxford.

Side view of Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera, its historic stone walls glowing golden under artificial lighting. The Northern Lights create shades of purple and blue across the star-filled night sky, with Oxford’s historic college buildings visible in the background.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 9, 2026, 2:04 PM

NEW: the secret to how penicillin is made has finally been revealed more than 80 years after the drug was developed at Oxford. Researchers have captured previously unseen stages in how nature builds its antibiotic structure.

Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4yBpiIV

Colourful scientific illustration of molecular structures alongside a curling film strip showing molecular simulations, against a purple and pink background, overlaid with the headline “Ingenious ‘molecular movie’ finally reveals how penicillin is made” and University of Oxford branding.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 8, 2026, 3:12 PM

NEW: Oxford researchers have discovered how specialised immune cells in the brain can remove harmful protein clumps from neurons, opening up potential new avenues for treating Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rRfxDQ

A 3D reconstruction of a super-resolution microscopy image showing a brain immune cell (microglia) in green, with yellow, pink and blue structures representing cellular components and proteins. The image accompanies Oxford research into how brain immune cells remove harmful protein clumps associated with Parkinson’s disease.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 8, 2026, 3:08 PM

Freshers arriving at Keble College, 1933. 🧳📚

Some things have changed rather a lot since then. Others, not so much.

The suitcases. The stacks of books. The challenge of carrying everything in one trip.

Welcome to Oxford 💙

#ThrowbackThursday

Black-and-white photograph of three Keble College students in 1933, standing outside while carrying large stacks of books.

Black-and-white photograph of three Keble College students in 1933 leaving a college building, carrying suitcases, coats and hats.

Black-and-white photograph of four Keble College students in 1933 walking through an arched entrance, with luggage stacked behind them.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 7, 2026, 6:03 PM

NEW: Phase I clinical study has been launched in Uganda, evaluating the safety and immunogenicity of a candidate vaccine against Bundibugyo virus disease, a severe form of Ebola virus.

Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4y578OA

Close-up of a clinical trial vaccine vial labelled ChAdOx1 BDBV on a laboratory tray, overlaid with the headline “Phase I clinical study of ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine launches in Uganda” and University of Oxford branding.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

Four longstanding supporters of the University of Oxford have been recognised with Distinguished Friend of Oxford Awards, celebrating their exceptional contributions to the life and work of the Collegiate University.

Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3TI9eWs

@ox.ac.uk Oct 7, 2026, 11:05 AM

‘Our study challenges the idea that smoking itself has a protective effect for Parkinson’s.’

New research from @oxpop.bsky.social suggests carbon monoxide may play a role in the lower risk of Parkinson’s seen in smokers.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4yD9i9k

A group of University of Oxford officials in academic dress, including Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey, standing outside.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey delivers her 2026 Oration from a lectern inside Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre, with University officials seated beside her.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 5, 2026, 2:13 PM

NEW: Animals may have evolved up to 200 million years before their first appearance in the fossil record.

The findings challenge key assumptions scientists have used to date the origins of animal life.

Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4jEFgxd

Illustration of an ancient underwater ecosystem, with tube-like organisms rising from a green seafloor and segmented, worm-like animals in the foreground. Text reads: “New study suggests animals may have evolved vastly earlier than fossil evidence suggests.”

@ox.ac.uk Oct 4, 2026, 6:29 PM

Oxford after dark, featuring Simpkin IV 🐈‍⬛ 📷 Instagram | ObservingOxford

A black cat, Simpkin IV from Hertford College, sits in the foreground outside the Radcliffe Camera at night. The surrounding Oxford buildings are warmly lit beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled night sky.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 3, 2026, 9:15 AM

What did you need to bring to Oxford as a fresher more than a century ago? 🎓

Hertford College’s packing list included four dusters, six bedroom towels and enough crockery for luncheon and afternoon tea.

📷 | Hertford College

#WelcomeToOxford

@ox.ac.uk Oct 2, 2026, 11:17 AM

The debate around the triple lock goes beyond cost 💷

Prof Tim Vlandas, from @dspi-oxford.bsky.social, examines what proposed pension reforms could mean for economic growth ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3W3AoI4

Graphic titled “Why the triple lock pension reform makes its political problem worse”, featuring Professor Tim Vlandas of Oxford’s Department of Social Policy and Intervention. It includes his quote: “Governments need growth to cope with the consequences of ageing. But older voters, who increasingly decide elections, are insulated from economic stagnation, so governments have less incentive to pursue growth.” A photograph of a metal chain secured with a padlock appears at the bottom.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 2, 2026, 10:14 AM

87% of Eritrea’s maritime trade by value depends on the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

@ecioxford.bsky.social's Dr Johannes Lumma explores which countries are most exposed to disruption of the crucial shipping route, which carries around 15% of global seaborne trade.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4j3TYhb

Cargo ships and cranes at a port at sunset. Text reads: “Yemen’s Houthis move to control crucial waterway – our research maps the countries most at risk.”

@europaeum.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 4:12 PMReposted by @ox.ac.uk

We are delighted to announce that the speaker at the 2026 Europaeum Annual Lecture will be the Rt Hon Lord William Hague of Richmond, Chancellor of the University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk. 📅 Wednesday 4 November 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. In person in Oxford and online. More info: tinyurl.com/yss3brh9

@ox.ac.uk Oct 1, 2026, 5:10 PM

Oxford has joined a global movement to advance equality and equity for women and girls in sport 🏃‍♀️ Last month, Oxford and Active Oxfordshire signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration, backed by 700+ organisations worldwide. Find out more ⬇️

@ox.ac.uk Oct 1, 2026, 4:20 PM

Brazil’s 2026 elections will decide more than the presidency 🇧🇷

As Congress gains greater influence over federal spending, @blavatnikschool.bsky.social's Dr Amanda Domingos explores what this means for representation and who benefits from public money ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4rHrc8g

Expert commentary graphic featuring a Brazilian voter registration card. Text asks, “In Brazil’s elections, who controls the budget and who benefits?” Dr Amanda Domingos of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government explains that Brazil’s Congress has gained increasing influence over federal resources through budget amendments, allowing legislators to direct public funds towards specific projects and municipalities.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 1, 2026, 3:05 PM

Preparing young people for the future of work means developing skills that help them adapt as work changes.

@oii.ox.ac.uk's Dr Fabian Stephany explores how an ageing workforce, the green transition and AI are reshaping the demand for skills ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hzFao6

Bar chart showing the number of Baby Boomer workers in manual occupations in 2023 across six countries. The United States has 18.4 million, followed by Japan at 3 million, the UK at 2.4 million, Germany at 2.2 million, Korea at 2 million and Italy at 1.4 million.

@ox.ac.uk Oct 1, 2026, 12:38 PM

This #BlackHistoryMonth, explore talks, events, stories and resources across Oxford – from the iconicity of Africa to race and fairness in the age of AI.

Discover what’s on ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hq2upy

A historic circular stone building with a large domed roof and columns stands prominently. Surrounding structures exhibit classic architectural details. The text reads "Black History Month 2026" with a website link and "University of Oxford" below.

@ox.ac.uk Sep 30, 2026, 6:02 PM

Autumnal views from Exeter College 🍂 📷 Instagram | Juncao_Oxford (November, 2025)

The dome of Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera against a clear blue sky, framed by red, orange and green autumn leaves.

A sunlit historic Oxford college building with Gothic windows and pinnacles, framed by branches of golden autumn leaves against a blue sky.

A glowing black lantern surrounded by vivid orange and red autumn leaves, with the Gothic windows of an Oxford college building in the background.

An autumn view across an Oxford college garden, with a winding path, green lawn and picnic benches surrounded by trees with golden leaves and historic college buildings.

@ox.ac.uk Sep 30, 2026, 9:49 AM

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www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-09...

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