Lady Ademola MBE (nรฉe Moore), was a Yoruba Nigerian educationist, the first president of the National Council of Women Societies in Nigeria, and the first ever black woman to earn a degree from
@UniofOxford
.
#InternationalWomensDay
โ๏ธ Today marks the 100-year anniversary of the formal admission of women students to Oxford. To celebrate this historic event, a series of events and initiatives will run throughout the academic year across colleges and the University๐ธLady Margaret Hall
Congratulations to all our new students who matriculated this weekend
@sheldoniantheatre
๐ฅณ
We were delighted to be able to host the ceremony safely in-person this year and give a very warm
#WelcomeToOxford
to everyone starting their
#Oxford
journey in 2021! ๐
Oxford has been ranked the number one university in the UK by the Complete University Guide and also by
@guardian
๐ฅณ๐ฅ See the current rankings๐
๐ Hello & a big welcome to everyone who'll be
#GoingToOxford
this year! ๐
Sending you huge congratulations & we're looking forward to welcoming you to
#Oxford
๐๐
Follow us here for all the latest updates & goings on for our on-course Oxford students (psst that's you now ๐คฉ)
Congratulations to everyone who found out today that they're
#GoingToOxford
! ๐
A very warm welcome to our official
@UniofOxford
students' Twitter ๐ We'll keep you updated on all things student life here at the University. โบ๏ธ
We can't wait for you to join us in October ๐คฉ
Today is
#InternationalDayoftheGirl
. This year, the theme is, โMy Voice, Our Equal Futureโ. Join our alumna Malala as she speaks to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to celebrate girls and their voices
You read that right โ on
#DayoftheGirl
,
@Malala
and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are getting together *virtually ๐ป* to celebrate girls and the power of their voices ๐๐พ.
Join them this Sunday, October 11 โก๏ธ
Professor Stephen William Hawking was one of our most famous alumni and one of the world's greatest minds. A renowned physicist and an inspiration across the globe. Stephen will never be forgotten for his contributions to science.
Rest in peace Mr Hawking.
1942 - 2018.
Friday marks the 400th Anniversary of the
@OBGHA
, the oldest botanic garden in the UK. There will be an exciting fortnight of events celebrating the anniversary, incl: talks, tours & performances. As
@UniofOxford
student, you get free access to the gardens
There's no live event anywhere in Oxford for May Morning tomorrow, so please don't gather in the city, celebrate from home instead. Share how you'll be bringing in the morning from home using
#MayMorning
.
@magdalenoxford
choir's pre-recorded performance๐
A very Merry Christmas to all our
@UniofOxford
students celebrating. โจ ๐
๐ธ | A Christmas tree outside the
@bodleianlibraries
' illuminated windows with text 'Merry Christmas to all our Oxford students celebrating' overlaid with glittering stars.
Congratulations to all our new students who were officially welcomed to the University at the weekend at our matriculation ceremony! ๐
#welcometooxford
@worccollegeox
@spc_oxford
(Lucies_oxford_camera on Instagram)
Today is Encaenia! ๐
Encaenia is the ceremony in which
@UniofOxford
awards honorary degrees to distinguished men and women and commemorates its benefactors.
Find out more about the event and our honorary degree recipients on the website:
Weโre really looking forward to welcoming our 2021 Freshers to Oxford! ๐ฅณ
This year has been challenging and lots has changed, but weโre here to support you and get you ready for the best start possible. ๐ซ
We can't wait for you to join us! ๐
#WelcomeToOxford
It's that day of the year again (
#ALevelResultsDay
) when we get to congratulate all of our new, incoming students who will be
#GoingtoOxford
this year! ๐ฅณ
A very warm welcome to you if you're going to be joining us as an
#Oxford
student ๐
We can't wait to meet you โบ๏ธ
The Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum are free to visit as an Oxford student and offer a haven in or outside of the city for you to enjoy and
#ConnectWithNature
. Here's some of our favourite spaces (and residents ๐ฆ) โค๏ธ
@OBGHA
#MHAW
We canโt wait to welcome all our 2021 Freshers for the new 2021-22 academic year! ๐ฅณ๐คฉ
Let us know what you discover once you arrive using
#WelcomeToOxford
and you could win an official
@UniofOxford
hoodie! ๐คธ๐
โ๏ธ All
@UniofOxford
students have been emailed today with an update on arrangements for Hilary term. Please check your Oxford email for full details and visit .
๐ธ | Wintery scene with blossom over the river in Oxford. By Andrea-de-Santis on Unsplash.
Merry Christmas to all of our students at Oxford! We wish you all a happy & healthy holiday period ๐๐๐
| Image Copyright ยฉ Oxford University Images
A very warm welcome to our students arriving back in Oxford, or who have remained over the Easter vac, ready for the start of Trinity. ๐
๐ Let's go for the final term of the 2023-24 academic year, and very best wishes to all our students for your assessments this term. ๐
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. She is known for human rights advocacy - especially the education of women and children. Malala is also a current student at Oxford.
#InternationalWomensDay
There's just one week to go until the start of 0th Week of Michaelmas term, and we can't wait to welcome our new and returning students to Oxford ๐
#WelcomeToOxford
@UniofOxford
๐ธ | shared with kind permission from
@Junaco_Oxford
(on Instagram)
There are some beautiful autumnal scenes awaiting your arrival in Oxford this weekend ๐ฅฐ๐
Weโre so looking forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students for the start of Michaelmas term next week! โบ๏ธ
@kebleoxford
@OxUniParks
@UniofOxford
#WelcomeToOxford
The
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
starts today and the theme this year is
#anxiety
, set by
@mentalhealth
.
If you are experiencing anxiety during your time at Oxford, know that help is available through
๐ฌ Counselling
๐ค๐ค Peer Support
๐ง๐ผ Wellbeing Workshops
This
#StressAwarenessWeek
, we're inviting all our
@UniofOxford
students to take a seat and pause. โธ๏ธ๐
Stress can come in many forms with many causes. We'll be sharing tips and resources to help you through.
๐ธ Our favourite spots to take a seat for a moment of calm in
#Oxford
.
Natural light is vital to our physical & mental health & getting out in daylight โ๏ธcan positively impact sleep ๐ค, mood ๐& academic performance ๐. Read about the role of sunlight on your wellbeing ๐งกfrom
@StudentMindsOrg
:
#ConnectWithNature
#MHAW
We won't ever tire of seeing shots like these of our wonderful students. ๐
Many, many congratulations to all our students who have been celebrating their graduation from
@oxford_uni
and joining our
@oxfordalumni
community. ๐ ๐๐
Thank you to
@adesperada
for the video.
๐ Congratulations on securing your place to Oxford - we canโt wait to meet you in October.
#StartingatOxford
is an exciting time, but it is normal to feel some anxiety about making this move
We have some great tips to help you find your feet ๐ฃ
๐งโโ๏ธ ๐
It is officially the start of
#BlackHistoryMonth
in the UK! To celebrate, we'll be adding to this thread throughout the month, highlighting some of
@UniofOxford
's black alumni.
Happy birthday to Dan who turns 18 today! ๐๐
He's celebrating by getting his first vaccine at the Sports Centre on Iffley Road! ๐๐
Thanks for coming down Dan, hope you enjoy the rest of your birthday ๐
With many of our undergrads finishing this week, we wanted to thank you for your contribution to
@UniofOxford
. ๐
If you're leaving us this summer, best of luck! We look forward to welcoming returning students this autumn ๐
๐ธ
@SPC_Oxford
@sthughscollege
@JesusOxford
@hmcoxford
โ ๏ธThis is a final reminder to return your
@bodleianlibs
library books if you're leaving Oxford this summer. ๐โ๏ธ
You can return them:
- directly to the library from which you borrowed them
- to the loan return hubs
- via Royal Mail Tracked
More info:
Congratulations to everyone who secured their place to join us
@UniofOxford
in October! โจ ๐
We can't wait for your arrival ๐ค
โ๏ธ Check out this useful checklist of things to do before you arrive:
@magdalenoxford
@sthildasoxford
@oxfordbga
As a student at Oxford, you can enjoy free admission to the Universityโs gardens, libraries and museums - including exhibitions, and online guides if you're not currently in Oxford or are self-isolating
Sub fusc should be worn beneath your academic gown and is required when sitting your exams
@UniofOxford
. ๐
Make sure you read the full guidance on the Academic Dress page of the Oxford Students website โถ๏ธ
Today we're celebrating all of our female students & staff for
#InternationalWomensDay
! ๐๐ To mark the 100-year anniversary of women at the University, we're showcasing some of our inspiring Oxford women in our timeline:
#IWD2021
#WomenAtOxford
Patricia Kingori is a Professor of Global Health Ethics and has become one of the youngest women to be awarded a full professorship in Oxfordโs 925-year history
@somervillecollege
, as well as the youngest Black professor at
@UniofOxford
or Cambridge.
โ ๏ธ New & returning
@UniofOxford
students should be aware that Oxford Station is expected to be closed on four weekends this autumn.
Replacement bus services will be in operation. We will keep you updated on your travel options for those dates in the coming weeks.
Please note, the University's fixed closure period runs from 21 December - 1 January inclusive.
Please refer to our previous posts for support services available to you during this time, or visit .
Wishing all our students a peaceful winter vacation. โ๏ธ
If youโre starting a new postgraduate course this term, or are a returning student who started in a previous Hilary term, please make sure you register on Student Self Service.
Your enrolment will have to be completed by your college if you're new to Oxford.
There will be lots of activities in Oxford during the Christmas vacation ๐๐ so if you're staying in the city, youโre sure to find something to get involved in.
Discover whatโs going on in the Oxford Vacation Guide:
Ella Caulfield is a 3rd year Maths undergrad
@MertonCollege
๐
Ella & her guide dog Rio featured on the BBC raising awareness of the value of guide dogs for blind or partially sighted people. ๐
๐ฝ๏ธ Watch now:
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@UniofOxford
@BBCOxford
We understand that the vacation period isn't the easiest for everyone, but you're not alone ๐.
If you want to talk to somebody for whatever reason, thereโs a range of services available to you:
๐ฑ๐๐โ๐ฆบ Going for walks outside was one of the top coping strategies during the pandemic, but there can be barriers to us connecting with nature. If you're feeling anxious, ask a friend for support and explore the outdoors together.
#ConnectWithNature
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Weโve now given over 2,500 vaccinations at our temporary vaccine centres ๐ฅณ Thanks to everyone whoโs come to be vaccinated, and all the NHS and University staff who are running the centres.
@UniofOxford
The
@bodleianlibs
new Kafka exhibition is now open, featuring the writer's notebooks, drawings, diaries, and photographs. โ๏ธ ๐ ๐ท
๐ ST Lee Gallery, Weston Library
๐๏ธ Free admission
๐ Open until 27 October 2024
โ ๏ธ New & returning
@UniofOxford
students should be aware that Oxford Station is expected to be closed on four weekends this autumn.
๐
@GWRHelp
, which is responsible for most services out of Oxford Station, will run a rail replacement service.
For info:
Closing out
#PrideMonth2022
at Oxford with this picture perfect shot of last week's rainbow over the Sheldonian Theatre ๐
๐ธ | Rainbow shining above the Sheldonian Theatre, that has a rainbow flag in its top tier windows. By
@BalliolOxford
Head down to Broad Street by the Weston Library today (Tuesday) and chat to our team about safer cycling in Oxford. ๐ฒ
If you register your bike you'll also get a free bike lock worth ยฃ30 and some other safety freebies. ๐ฆบ๐
Find other events:
Listen to
@ootboxford
's latest song Stuck with U. Made and produced during lockdown, members of the band recorded their performance on their phones. You can buy the single for ยฃ1.50 to raise money for local Oxford charity
@HelenAndDouglas
Being outdoors doesnโt have to involve exercise. Just being there is enough. ๐ณ Find a nice spot & listen to a nature sounds or ASMR nature playlist.๐๐งTry this mindfulness exercise from the Counselling Service for more calm ๐๐งก:
#ConnectWithNature
#MHAW
We're really looking forward to welcoming all our new & returning students to Oxford soon. ๐
Explore what some of our current students have to say, plus find resources from colleges & departments on our Oxford Transition Support page:
As we head into the winter months โ๏ธ and spend more time indoors ๐ , we all need to take individual responsibility for minimising risks to our whole Oxford community. ๐ซ
Thank you to all our
@UniofOxford
students following the health guidance:
๐ข our
@UniofOxford
students: take a PCR test now next to the Rad Cam to help prevent the spread of Omicron and keep everyone around you safe.๐งก
If you have symptoms or are isolating due to contact with an Omicron case, please book a PCR online instead:
Incoming Vice-Chancellor Prof Irene Tracey has reflected on her journey from Oxford student to leader of
@UniofOxford
& what you can expect from her. Read her Hilary term welcome message & sign up for a walk in
@oxuniparks
with her &
@TheNotoriousGB1
! ๐
Our dedicated welfare & wellbeing page has a range of resources if you're finding the uncertainty of the pandemic tough and tricky to navigate โก๏ธ ๐ฑText STUDENT to 85258 for free and confidential support ๐๐
#WorldMentalHealthDay
@StudentMindsOrg
Nominations are now open for the first of this yearโs Vice-Chancellorโs Awards on diversity & sustainabilityโป๏ธ๐๐. The closing date for nominations is Friday 18 March. You can nominate someone or yourself & find out more via the links below:
#COVID19
remains a serious health risk this winter. โ๏ธ Be considerate & help protect our whole
#Oxford
community:
๐ท wear a face covering if possible indoors
๐ช open windows or doors for good ventilation
๐ stay home & get tested if you feel unwell
โน๏ธ
#TimeToTalk
day is about reminding people that there is nothing wrong with talking about mental health. If you ever need to talk to someone during your time at Oxford, one to one counselling, group counselling and peer support is available to you ๐
All adults in the UK are now able to book a COVID-19 vaccination, and we strongly encourage all students to take up the opportunity to get vaccinated ๐ Please see the 'Vaccine information' section on our COVID-19 Health page for more information ๐
On Monday 3 June
@TomSteyer
will be holding a lecture and Q&A at The Sheldonian Theatre from 5.30-6.30pm. Mr Tom Steyer is a philanthropist, environmentalist, liberal activist, and founder of the nonprofit grassroots advocacy organisation,
@NextGenAmerica
February marks LGBT+ History Month๐ณ๏ธโ๐The aim is to increase the visibility of the entire community and its history, let's kick off this month with Michael Dillon's story. He was an Oxford alumnus and trans rights campaigner. Read his story:
#WelcomeToOxford
to all our new students and welcome back to everyone returning. ๐
Hereโs to an amazing 2022-23! ๐คฉ
Weโre delighted youโre here. โบ๏ธ Letโs do this, Michaelmas! ๐
Happy May Day to all our
@UniofOxford
students ๐
The
@magdalenoxford
choir's pre-recorded performance is about to stream online:
๐A reminder to not gather in the city this year as there are no in-person events.
#MayMorning
Wishing all our Oxford students celebrating a happy
#Nowruz
๐
Also known as
#Newroz
, this is one of the oldest holidays in recorded history, & is considered to be the most important festival in the year for people throughout the Middle East, the Caucasus & around the world ๐๐ผ
Grab a walk-in jab tomorrow ๐ All 18+ welcome for 1st, 2nd, booster or 4th* dose (*immunosuppressed only). Bring your NHS no. if possible. If you had a previous dose overseas, come along as GPs will advise.
Get the full details here:
The University provides a Counselling Service to Oxford students. It's free, confidential and it doesn't have to be study-related ๐ผ.
Explore how the service can support you:
Did you know the Student Welfare & Support team continues to open and support students over the long vacation? ๐
Contact them for support, advice and sign-posting, whether you're in Oxford or away.
Find out more by following this link:
Today marks the start of
#MensHealthWeek
, where we're reminding our students that it's OK to not be OK, especially after the unique challenges of this past year.
@togetherallUK
is a safe online community where you can get support for free: