If you saw someone in trouble, would you stop to help? Today Departmental Tutor, John Deane-O’Keeffe, also known as our very own One-Minute Criminologist, is tackling the subject of 'bystander apathy'. Did any of his points surprise you? #OxfordLifelongLearning #MertonCollege #OxfordSummerSchools

🎉 APPLICATIONS OPEN 🎉 Considering postgraduate study at Oxford next year? Many of our part-time postgraduate courses are now open to applications for entry in autumn 2026! 🔎 Discover our postgraduate courses: buff.ly/LdvgsfL #OxfordLifelongLearning #StudyAtOxford #OxfordUniversity

Our hybrid lecture series, 'Silk Roads: Empire and Everyday Voices in the Medieval Islamicate East', with @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social starts Monday 13 October. For more information, and to book, visit: bit.ly/SilkRoadslectures #skystorian #silkroads #lifelonglearning #studyatoxford

Congratulations to Dr Jonathan Healey on the US release of his new book 'The Blood in Winter', which has been featured on the Telegraph's 'Best Books to Read in 2025' list! 📖 Find out more about the book and order your own copy: buff.ly/xyoxxMI

printf("hello, maths fans") @cs50.harvard.edu is back in the UK with the full course running online @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social and a live version of the CS50 Puzzle Day at Meta London. Full information - and sign-up - at the link below.

Come learn maths with me! I'll once again be running the Intermediate Calculus course @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social starting in 2 weeks. Weekly lectures, live classes (Tues 7:30 - 8:30 pm) and all the problem sets your heart could desire. Full info here: lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/calc...

Our 6-week hybrid lecture series 'Silk Roads: Empire and Everyday Voices in the Medieval Islamicate East' with colleagues from @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social & @ox.ac.uk starts Monday 13 October! Follow the link for more information & to book. #medievalmonday #medievalsky #skystorian #silkroads

Hello, smooth newt! Hello, baby slow worm! Can you tell I'm welcoming a new cohort of ecology students at @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social this week? 🧪 🌍 🦎

Seeing as we're heading into autumn, we thought it was about time we started to get a little spooky with our content... 👻 So, today our 1-Minute Criminologist, John Deane-O'Keeffe, is answering the question 'What is evil?' #OxfordLifelongLearning #MertonCollege #OxfordUniversity #StudyAtOxford

Listen to the Department's own Dr Jonathan Healey as he joins Greg Jenner and comedian Toussaint Douglass to discuss King Charles I and the causes of the British Civil Wars on BBC Radio 4's You're Dead To Me podcast! 🎵 Follow the link to listen in: buff.ly/yliKpG9 #HistoryPodcast #OxfordUni

UPCOMING EVENT: Join us online for our first Ecological Survey Techniques lecture of the year, 'Wildlife, Warriors and Women: Big Cat Conservation in Tanzania and Beyond' with Professor Amy Dickman, Joint CEO of Lion Landscapes. 🔗Find out more: buff.ly/RuUmuJw #OxfordLifelongLearning #FreeLecture

Statistics show a current trend in rising crime rates committed by young men, but what could be causing this trend? Luckily for you Departmental Tutor, John Deane-O'Keeffe, also known as our very own One-Minute Criminologist, is here to answer that very question for you. #OxfordLifelongLearning

UPCOMING EVENT: Join Dr Joanna Bagniewska as she explores what makes communication work and why it matters with Dr Tom Crawford, to celebrate the release of her new book! 🔗 Book now: buff.ly/MVTB1Cc

📖 Micaela Alcaino is an award-winning book cover designer, who decided to reignite her passion for writing through the Writing Fiction online course. 🔗 Read her story and thoughts on the course: buff.ly/E5n3THV #OxfordLifelongLearning #StudyAtOxford #OxfordOnlineCourses #AcademicSky

🌿 Gardens aren’t just beautiful spaces — they’re stories of art, philosophy, politics & imagination. Join Advolly Richmond on our Garden History short course to trace their evolution from Roman courtyards to 20th-century Britain. 🌸 📚 Enrol now: buff.ly/ApFqSy1 📸©OUImages/John Cairns Photography

This October we are delighted to be presenting Saturday course 'Treasures of the Medieval Islamicate World: Stories of Empire & the Everyday' and Monday lecture series 'Silk Roads: Empire & Everyday Voices in the Medieval Islamicate East' for @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social #medievalsky #history

Last Friday, Dino Gutierrez, Foreign Service Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize, handed over a Belize flag to Dr Yolanda Spies, Director of our Diplomatic Studies Programme. Mr Gutierrez is the first diplomat from Belize to do the MSt in Diplomatic Studies. Thank you so much Dino!

JOB VACANCY: We are looking for a Courses Administrator based at the Language Centre, the University’s home for all students, academic and professional staff who want to improve their language skills, as well as members of the wider Oxford community. Apply now: buff.ly/fTefIht #OxfordJobs

It feels like the summer has flown by! We're reminiscing about this wonderful day in June when we held a dinner for our lovely Sustainable Urban Development students and alumni...🤩 Let us know your favourite memories from your time in Oxford in the comments! #OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordStudents

Where better to study literature and writing than the city that does it best? ✒️📚🏛️ New research has found that the University of Oxford is the top institution for producing UK literary prize-winning or shortlisted books. 🔗Read more about the research: buff.ly/If6T3BT

Congratulations to our Departmental Lecturer in Environmental Science and Co-Director of Ecological Survey Techniques, Dr Joanna Bagniewska on the release of her new book, 'The Communicating Scientist'! 🔗 Find out more about the book: buff.ly/k1nIyeD Use code SPRAUT for a discount when ordering!

Today we're marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with the release of The Watson Collection – 2,600+ newly digitised WWII documents that tell the powerful story of RAF Prisoner of War Frank Watson and his wife May. 🔗 Find out more about their story and access the Collection: buff.ly/6HrD1N9

Did you know that if you're studying on one of our award-bearing courses and have a University card you can access the University's Botanic Gardens free of charge? 😍 Why not make the most of the warm weather and pop down to peruse the wonderful plants? 🌿 📸©OUImages/Public Affairs Directorate

Summer schools are in full swing here in Oxford! 😎 We hope you're all enjoying your time staying in this historic city - don't forget to tag us in any of your posts! 📸 Here's a glimpse of life as an Inspiring Oxford summer school student, staying in the historic Brasenose College... #StudyAtOxford

We know it's only August, but we do love Halloween... 🎃 Why not join us for a spooky Halloween-themed dinner with readings from Professor Sandie Byrne this October? ⌛Tuesday 21 October 6:15pm 🔗Find out more, if you dare 👻: buff.ly/Wifm4iU 📷 Photo by Julia Hoffman #Halloween #ThingsToDoInOxford

Stunning skies over Rewley House yesterday, as colleagues from across @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social gathered to say farewell to our Director @wetpaint63.bsky.social. Thank you for your leadership, energy & good humour. Enjoy the next adventure! #oxfordlifelonglearning #oxford_uni #teamwork

Do you know the inmate code? Luckily for you Departmental Tutor, John Deane-O’Keeffe, also known as our very own One-Minute Criminologist, is here to talk you through it... #OxfordLifelongLearning #ChristChurch #OxfordSummerSchools #OxfordUniversity @ox.ac.uk

Congratulations to Departmental Tutor, Karim Esmail, who has just published the fifth volume in his series exploring the nature and existence of God: God: A Brief Philosophical Introduction V!🎉 Staff and students can enjoy 24% off with this code: CFC184207EF. 🔗Find out more: buff.ly/wtm9xrL

#TBT @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social colleague Elizabeth Gemmill's valedictory lecture. We loved hearing about her adventures in history through the lens of her 'Desert Island #Documents'! The evening included many warm congratulations from colleagues, family & friends! #medievalsky #skystorian

They let me present the‬ @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social awards again, so naturally I made everyone play a few rounds of Countdown… any takers on 903? Such a fun evening, and a great reminder of why this is the best department I’ve ever worked in - congratulations to all the well-deserved winners!

Our PI @arezouazad.bsky.social was shortlisted for 'Researcher of the Year' @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social's Inspiring Excellence People Awards last month. She was honoured to be nominated by colleagues for her work on the medieval Islamicate East. #medievalsky #skystorian #oxforduniversity

In the midst of graduation season, we're reminiscing about our May award ceremony... 📜 🔗 Explore our recently released programme of upcoming short courses: buff.ly/XUtSkYd #OxfordLifelongLearning #OxfordStudents #OxfordAlumni #OxfordUniversity #StudyAtOxford @ox.ac.uk

There really is nothing better than Oxford in the sunshine... 🚣‍♀️ Where's your favourite spot when the sun's out? Copyright © University of Oxford Images / Public Affairs Directorate -- All rights reserved. #OxfordLifelongLearning #Oxford #OxfordUniversity #OxfordUni #Oxford #Punting

Another exciting in-person module week! 🧬🔬 Our MSc in Nanotechnology for Medicine and Healthcare students recently came together in Oxford for a module on Clinical and Commercial Translation, exploring how healthcare innovation becomes impact. Discover our courses in nanotechnology: buff.ly/Ggf38Vb

Congratulations on completing your course @malcolmwilson01.bsky.social! 🎉 We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed studying with us 📚 #OxfordLifelongLearning

Have you ever wondered how to spot a psychopath? Luckily for you Departmental Tutor, John Deane-O'Keeffe, also known as our very own One-Minute Criminologist, is here to answer that very question for you. Did any of his points surprise you? #OxfordLifelongLearning @ox.ac.uk

It was a pleasure to welcome advisory board member Minoru Inaba, of Kyoto University, to our office @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social this week. Minoru's research interests include the history of ancient & medieval Central Asia. He kindly brought delicious tea 🍵 #teamwork #medievalsky #skystorian

What's your favourite part of the day? Mine is cycling to work - because I love cycling, and I love working at @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social. Plus, the best ideas appear when I cycle (I call it the bike epiphany). Winning on all fronts. 🚲 #academicsky @ox.ac.uk

'This class gives me hope for the future': the third course designed especially for the needs of refugee and asylum seeker students has concluded at Oxford Lifelong Learning. After offering courses in academic literacy and computer coding, this course focused on maths. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/y5BLbBR

NEXT WEEK: Join us online for a short information session and Q&A with tutors to learn more about our transformative part-time programmes: the Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement and the MSc in Surgical Science and Practice: buff.ly/D13UQL0

Congratulations to Departmental EAL Tutor, Jon Hird on his new book 'Spoken Grammar'! 🎉 @jon-hird.bsky.social 🔗Find out more about the book here: buff.ly/TYOCkPw #BookRecommendations #GrammarTeaching #OxfordLifelongLearning #DiplomaticStudies #SpokenGrammar #BookLaunch #NewBook #OxfordUniversity

A view of the beautiful gardens behind @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social You can’t easily see, but we’re growing beans, tomatoes, squash and our efforts were one of the reasons for our Gold Impact award for sustainability recently :-) #OxfordLifelongLearning #Sustainability #Biodiversity

At the end of last month, the final workshop in the 'Sensory Subjectivities: Identities and Alterity in the Early Modern World' project took place at the @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social and the @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social 🏛️ 🔗 Read more about this final workshop: buff.ly/t1UNIlw 📸: Morgan Phillips

Oxford Lifelong Learning or The Spider-Jellyfish-Crow Department ? 🕷️🪼🐦‍⬛ To celebrate our new name, @joannabagniewska.com came up with three animals that she thinks best represent the three words of our name... Take a look at our following posts to see what they were!

JOB VACANCY: We are looking for a Courses Administrator at the Language Centre to help us manage the delivery of our language courses, in a both student-facing and staff-facing capacity. Think you might fit the bill? Apply now: buff.ly/9QOzO0E

Maybe we're biased, but we think we have the best Oxford University department...🤩 At the end of June we celebrated our Department People Awards, and what a celebration it was! Huge congratulations to all of the awardees and nominees, what a wonderful team we have here at Oxford Lifelong Learning!🎉

When you have the most amazing partners, the least you can do is nominate them for an award. So many people, programmes and projects from @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social collaborate with @morethanadodo.bsky.social; THANK YOU for our work together! 💙🦴🌍 Photo: Chris Jarvis (right) and a stuffed bear.

Our students on the Qualitative Research Methods (QRM) short course went beyond the classroom last week with a guided tour around the city! 👟 Photo credit: Sam Allard, Fisher Studios 🔗 Explore our full range of Evidence-Based Health Care short courses: buff.ly/VcPDmvj @cebmoxford.bsky.social

Such a privilege to be nominated by my colleagues @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social for the Academic Excellence Award. Honestly the best department I have ever worked in - thanks to everyone for making it such a welcoming and enjoyable place to work :)

Starting out at our home in Ewert House, part of @oxlifelonglearning.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk! #lifelonglearning #foreverycuriousmind #teamwork