University of Oxford

ALT Aerial view of Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera and surrounding University buildings at sunset. Text reads: ‘Oxford named best university in the world for record 11 years in a row.’

ALT Silhouettes of an adult and two children with their hands raised against a textured orange background. Below, white text on a dark blue banner reads: “Low-cost parenting app reduces sexual violence against adolescent girls by more than half, Oxford study finds.” The University of Oxford website and name appear at the bottom.

ALT Graphic titled ‘Expert Commentary: Is nature really a security issue?’ featuring circular portraits of Oxford researchers Dr Timothy Clack and Alison Smith against a light blue background. Text explains the importance of tackling nature and biodiversity loss to safeguard UK national security. At the bottom, a hand holds a glass sphere reflecting trees and sunlight in a woodland setting.

ALT Graphic featuring the COP31 logo alongside an expert commentary quote from Dr Amani Maalouf, University of Oxford's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. The quote reads: “Zero Waste cannot remain a political slogan or an aspirational target. It must become an implementation agenda backed by reliable evidence, dedicated financing, measurable methane reductions and meaningful support for the communities most affected.”

ALT Fireworks illuminate the sky above the University of Oxford with a banner reading 'Happy Bandi Chhor Divas'.

ALT Fireworks display above the dome of the Radcliffe Camera at the University of Oxford with a text overlay saying 'Happy Diwali from the University of Oxford.'

ALT Red poppies in full bloom in the foreground with the tower of Magdalen College in the background.

ALT Pathway lined with red-leafed trees leading to the Radcliffe Camera building at the University of Oxford, under a clear blue sky.

ALT Autumn leaves with vibrant red and orange hues partially obscure a view of the iconic Oxford skyline, featuring historic towers against a blue sky.

ALT A street scene featuring the Bridge of Sighs in Oxford, UK. The ground is covered with red and yellow autumn leaves. Historic buildings line the street under an overcast sky.

ALT A wide stone staircase leads to an arched entrance at Balliol College, Oxford. Bright yellow autumn leaves hang over the steps, while traditional lanterns stand on either side and small pumpkins decorate the bottom of the staircase.

ALT Graphic titled ‘Expert Commentary: Evidence and solutions for the health impacts of climate change in the UK’. Features a portrait of Baroness Kathy Willis, Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford’s Department of Biology, alongside a quote highlighting the urgent need to address climate change’s impacts on health, livelihoods and daily life. The graphic has a light blue and navy background, with a photograph of the London skyline at sunset along the bottom.

ALT Graphic featuring an aerial view of a partially deforested tropical forest. Headline reads: “COP17 delivered limited progress for nature – financing it remains unresolved.” Dr Hassan Aftab Sheikh reflects on the energetic participation of businesses, civil society and NGOs at COP17, but highlights the limited presence of financial providers and the focus on countries meeting the 23 biodiversity targets agreed in Montreal.

ALT Two photographs comparing the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford in 1945 and 2026, taken from the same viewpoint. The top black-and-white image shows the historic building behind iron gates, while the bottom colour image shows the same scene today, with pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles in the foreground.

ALT A group of children wearing bright green and orange T-shirts run across a grassy field under a blue sky. Below the image, white text on a dark blue background reads: “Only one in six UK adolescents is active every day, major new report finds.” The University of Oxford website and name appear underneath.

ALT View through a Gothic stone archway at Balliol College, Oxford, overlooking a green lawn surrounded by trees with vibrant golden-yellow and deep red autumn leaves. A traditional lantern glows in the foreground.

ALT Autumn at Balliol College, Oxford. A large tree covered in bright orange leaves stands beside a smaller tree with deep red foliage, framing a historic stone building with tall Gothic windows and a pointed roof spire.

ALT Close-up of Balliol College's historic stone building, featuring tall Gothic arched windows framed by golden-yellow and red autumn foliage. Warm light glows through the ground-floor windows, with wooden benches and tables outside.

ALT Low-angle view across a green lawn scattered with orange and brown fallen leaves at Balliol College, Oxford. Overhanging branches with golden autumn foliage frame the historic college buildings in the background, illuminated by warm evening sunlight.

ALT Graphic featuring a blue-tinted close-up of Donald Trump's face partially obscured by green foliage. Text reads: "Expert Commentary: Is Trump's populism turning against him?" Below is a quote: "Trump’s rise was never only a culture war. It was a revolt against an American Dream that has become ever more elusive for voters." Attributed to Dr Lorenz Meister, Postdoctoral Researcher in Inequality, Social Policy, and Social Mobility.

ALT Professor James Maynard, Oxford’s Regius Professor of Mathematics, stands indoors in front of large windows, wearing glasses and a light blue shirt. White text over the image reads: ‘PULSE. The magic of whole numbers’.

ALT A Manx shearwater flying over blue ocean waves with its wings outstretched. Below the image, white text on a dark blue background reads: “Study finds that long-distance flights can throw seabirds’ internal clocks out of sync, causing navigation errors.” The University of Oxford name and ox.ac.uk/news appear at the bottom.

ALT A view of the Radcliffe Camera from the courtyard of All Souls College, Oxford. The historic domed building is bathed in autumn sunshine, with a freshly mown green lawn in the foreground and a blue sky with scattered clouds overhead.

ALT The twin Gothic towers of All Souls College, Oxford, rise above a sunlit courtyard. The neatly trimmed lawn features alternating stripes of light and dark green grass, with historic stone buildings framing the scene beneath a bright blue sky.

ALT A freshly mown lawn at All Souls College, Oxford, featuring an intricate pattern of alternating light and dark green stripes. Behind it stands the college’s historic stone chapel, with tall Gothic windows, decorative pinnacles and climbing greenery along the walls.

ALT A dark blue graphic featuring repeated black-and-white portraits of a woman in the background. The headline reads: ‘Why do magic and ritual survive for centuries? New study suggests feeling left out may be part of the answer.’ Below is a quote from Dr Robert Jagiello explaining how our desire to belong influences the way we learn and copy rituals, and how perceptions of magic, ritual and technology depend on social context.

ALT A graphic with a light blue background and dark blue banners featuring the text ‘Expert Commentary’ and ‘Should we beware of the restless dead?’. A circular portrait of Dr Charlotte Spence appears on the right. Below, text introduces her research into ancient lead curse tablets and bargaining with the dead. The bottom of the graphic features a close-up photograph of an ancient lead curse tablet covered in engraved symbols and inscriptions.