👋 Welcome to the home of lifelong learning at @ox.ac.uk – a global community of curious minds. Tag us in your #OxfordLifelongLearning content!https://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mldtkek3ps2uHappy Birthday Sir David! 🥳 🌱 To find out more about threats to our global biodiversity or build your biodiversity monitoring skills take a look at the online courses we have on offer: buff.ly/HtJNgnf Photos of the pitcher plant are from Wikimedia Commons CC Dr Alastair Robinson.08 May 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldtkek3ps2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3ml6ykv3c4c2eVoting is now open for our annual Sustainable Urban Development photography competition! 📝 Vote for your favourites: buff.ly/E2S30zq #OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordUniversity #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #PhotographyCompetition06 May 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ykv3c4c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mkz7fusjmr2pCongratulations to Diplomatic Studies student JJ Domingo on serving as Associate Editor of A Journey of Hope & Endeavor: 80 Years of the Philippines in the United Nations — and for contributing an essay to the volume as well! #DiplomaticStudies #OxfordAlumni #OxfordStudents #OxfordUni #Diplomacy04 May 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkz7fusjmr2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mkrnxgtimb22Trinity term is now well under way and the sunshine is making us feel like summer has already arrived. 🌞 But if you want to experience studying in Oxford this term, it's not too late to come and join us! You can see our full schedule of events running the rest of this term here: buff.ly/1zDTEAG01 May 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrnxgtimb22https://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mkpnyib4p222Join us on Tuesday 26 May for the 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Colloquium Showcase, focusing on Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence. 🎉 Secure your place now: buff.ly/I5gJRzG #OxfordUniversity #ClimateChange #AI #OxfordShowcase #Sheldonian30 Apr 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpnyib4p222https://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mjwazfss5a25We're hiring! Oxford Lifelong Learning in the Department for Continuing Education is seeking to appoint a Senior Chef de Partie. 🖋️ If you think this could be you, apply now: buff.ly/29kssS7 #OxfordJobVacancy #WorkInOxford #OxfordVacancies #OxfordUniversity #ChefVacancy20 Apr 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwazfss5a25https://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mjmokvtpkn2bWe’re excited to announce that Dr Ismini Pells and Professor Andy Hopper have been shortlisted for Learning Programme of the Year at the Museums and Heritage Awards for The World Turned Upside Down, bringing the British Civil Wars to life for learners everywhere. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/1zEErs916 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmokvtpkn2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mjk5pohzar2wJoin us for a one-day course on how colonialism continues to shape contemporary urban settings - and on how we can “counterplot” the urban. Led by Sustainable Urban Development tutor Dr Desiree Daniel-Ortmann on Wednesday 10 June. Sign up here > buff.ly/icU9lKd #SustainableUrbanDevelopment15 Apr 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk5pohzar2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mjhgtm23ol2l💭Have you heard of commensality? The simple act of sharing food, commensality is often observed in the world's longest-living communities, known as blue zones. Join us for Stelios' book launch and lecture: buff.ly/3GgVKVp #oxfordlifelonglearning #culinarypsychology #commensality14 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhgtm23ol2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mj5ls7p2cp2p📸 Can photography be useful therapeutic tool? 🔗 Learn more on Graham Wilson's upcoming course: buff.ly/xG8eZDR #TherapeuticPhotography #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #OxfordUniversity #StudyAtOxford10 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5ls7p2cp2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3miw3igcv7j2sEver wondered what life could look like studying History of Art at Oxford? Here's a little glimpse... ✨ 🖼️ Sign up for our online History of Art open event: buff.ly/zKLzJlk #StudyAtOxford #OxfordUniversity #HistoryOfArt #StudentLife #OxfordStudentLife07 Apr 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw3igcv7j2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mi235gregd2kCalling all ESL teachers... 💡 Looking to level up your teaching? Join us for our English Language Teachers' Summer Seminar. Learn from experienced international trainers, elevate your practice and enjoy professional exchange. 🔗 Spaces are limited – secure your place today: buff.ly/DNjCYL727 Mar 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi235gregd2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mhxysivc3u2yCongratulations to all of our Master's in Literature and Arts students who graduated recently! These are the smiling faces of graduates who have worked tirelessly over the past two years, juggling part-time study with work, family and other commitments. We can't wait to see where you go next! 💫26 Mar 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxysivc3u2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mhqgnjmyxi2hSEMINAR SERIES: Medieval Society and Landscape The seminar series is free and will run over four sessions in Trinity Term 2026 at 5pm on alternate Wednesdays. You can choose to join us in Oxford or watch the sessions online. 🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/G9QRPMv #MedievalHistory #OxfordLectureSeries23 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqgnjmyxi2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mhib4s3mgh2zIt's the Spring Equinox! 🌸🌙 Today marks the start of astronomical Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when days and nights both last roughly 12 hours. We hope everyone is enjoying the first official day of Spring and the beginning of longer, brighter days ahead! ☀️20 Mar 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhib4s3mgh2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mhfqmh7q5g2u🌎 Applications are now open for the Foundations of Diplomacy Pre-Master's Course! The programme offers a practical launchpad into the fast-moving world of diplomacy and international affairs, whilst preparing you for success at Master's level. 🔗 Spaces are limited, so apply soon: buff.ly/lN4rXd819 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfqmh7q5g2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mhbhbhn2dn2zCongratulations to Ecological Survey Techniques student, Dan Parker, on his feature in none other than National Geographic! Dan has been working on a project to produce bird nest boxes made out of mushrooms! Read more about it in the article: buff.ly/IpCxCfX 📸 Photos by Andrew Bailey #NatGeo17 Mar 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbhbhn2dn2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mhanxxedor2uIt's our first Award Ceremony of 2026 this evening! 🎉 Who will be joining us in the Sheldonian later on? We're looking forward to celebrating with you all! Don't forget to tag us in all your #OxfordLifelongLearning content! #OxfordUniversity #AwardCeremony #OxfordStudents #StudentLife17 Mar 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhanxxedor2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mh67bpwhvg23👋 Got plans this summer? If not, this is your sign to join us for our Inspiring Oxford summer school. Stay and study at the historic Brasenose College, choose from 60 one-week introductory courses and make lifelong connections. 🔗 Spaces are limited – secure your place today: buff.ly/7XiGdhk16 Mar 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh67bpwhvg23https://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mgz2ytn6oj2tHappy Pi Day! We bet you didn’t know that π = 3 x weight of the Titanic ÷ 4 x the number of ping-pong balls required to lift the Titanic x density of the Atlantic Ocean x weight of a ping-pong ball x (radius of ping-pong ball)³… And if you did, we salute you. 🫡 @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social #PiDay14 Mar 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgz2ytn6oj2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mgwvtiafyo2bHappy World Sleep Day! 💤 Did you know that you can sleep in Oxford Lifelong Learning? 😴 And we don't mean at your desk, or in the library... Our Department offers accommodation located in central Oxford, bookable to everyone through our website. 🔗 buff.ly/1OyZl2I13 Mar 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwvtiafyo2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mgu5rcl54s2tCongratulations to Dr Yolanda Spies, Director of our Diplomatic Studies Programme, on her contribution to 'Diplomatic Training: Histories, Geographies, Politics'! Find out more about the book: buff.ly/O8bbmF7 #DiplomaticStudies #InternationalRelations #OxfordAuthors #BookRecommendations12 Mar 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgu5rcl54s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mg5wmpskhp2yIn honour of World Wildlife Day today and World Book Day later this week, @JoannaBagniewska.com wanted to share with you a few facts about baby dragonfly butts from her book The Modern Bestiary... You can find the book, described as 'unhinged' by the GoodReads reviews, here: buff.ly/1V42ef303 Mar 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5wmpskhp2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/post/3mfoenf2ftb2bLooking for a conversational topic that will make you the most interesting person around the dinner table? You can now read Professor Philipp Koralus' keynote lecture on autonomy and agency in AI from the Vice-Chancellor’s Colloquium online through the link below! 🔗 buff.ly/gkS0xmw25 Feb 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:enn6oaisqapfqlybuphp625p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfoenf2ftb2b