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30 Sep 2025

Centre for the Humanities opens

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre, a new world-class centre for the Arts and Humanities will open to the academic community on 13 October 2025 and the public cultural programme will begin in April 2026.

30 Sep 2025

Unveiling Oxford’s unique new centre

“The world needs the humanities more than ever”. Professor Dan Grimley unveils Oxford’s unique new centre.

Oxford Humanities ranked top in Europe

Oxford University has placed top in Europe and second in the world for the arts and humanities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Research exposes NI child exploitation gaps

A first of its kind research study shows limitations on identification of child criminal exploitation in Northern Ireland.

AI Accelerator Fellowship Programme

The Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence has launched a pioneering five-year initiative designed to address the ethical challenges posed by AI technologies.

Theologian appointed to commission tackling division

Professor Luke Bretherton has been appointed to the UK’s new independent commission on community and cohesion.

Donation funds world-class auditorium

Cultural performances and musical engagement for Oxford students have received a major boost from a significant gift from the Sohmen family.