University of Oxford

University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the UK and the first University in the English-speaking world. Its aim is to remain at the forefront of learning, teaching and research.

Oxford’s global reputation for excellence continues to grow. Students from more than 140 countries and territories make up a student population of over 20,000.

The university’s distinctive college and tutorial system underpins a culture of close academic supervision and careful personal support for students. The 38 colleges and 6 permanent private halls also help to foster the intense interdisciplinary approach that inspires much of the outstanding research produced and makes Oxford a leader in so many fields.

 
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Exploitation of Elizabethan child actors revealed

Research by an Oxford University academic has lifted the lid on the systematic exploitation and abuse of child actors in the time of Shakespeare.

New virus isolated from patients with severe brain infections

A new virus has been identified in patients with severe brain infections in Vietnam by a team led by Oxford University researchers.

Origins of 'The Hoff' crab revealed

The history of a new type of crab, nicknamed ‘The Hoff’ because of its hairy chest, has been revealed for the first time.