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We enjoyed celebrating the work of 17th Century astronomers Johannes and Elisabeth Hevelius with family fun at the Weston Library today. Thanks to our friends at @RutherfordApLab and the Oxford Polish Association.
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As Black History Month 2025 draws towards its close, a reminder that there's still time to have a look at the book display here at the RSL and the Subject Librarians related reading list on SOLO if you haven't had chance so far #BlackHistoryMonth
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/ETKap1cik
ALT Image shows a free standing book shelf in a communal study area. Above the shelf is a poster highlighting Black History Month. All the books relate to this topic and are authored by prominent black scholars
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Join us on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October for a celebration of Johannes Hevelius, one of the great scientists of the 17th century, who drew the first detailed map of the Moon.
For more information on the free activities we'll have available: google.com/search?q=polish+a…
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If you’re planning to visit the Weston Library this weekend please be aware that our opening hours on Sunday have been adjusted due to the Oxford Half Marathon.
On Sunday October 12 the Weston Library will open at 1.30pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Now that September has drawn to a close, we turned to our Books of Hours to find out what the Labours of the Month are for October.
Per these slightly sozzled looking chaps from MS. Canon. Liturg. 99, October is the month for grape pressing. Sign us up! They make it look fun.
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CRITICAL THINKING 25/26 is coming! 🌟 Themes: YR 9 'Why is language powerful?'🤙, YR 10 'Does crime deserve punishment?'🚔, YR 11 & 12 'What does our future hold?'🤔
Applications open 6th Oct!
Stay tuned for more info! 🔗
#sjcinspire
#CriticalThinking
#FutureThinking
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Our much anticipated John le Carre exhibition is now open! John le Carré: Tradecraft can be viewed at the Treasury in Weston Library from not until April 6. Free admission, no ticket required.
More information: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/leca….
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Lincoln are delighted to launch our inaugural Life Sciences Essay Competition. To find out more and register your interest follow the link: tinyurl.com/ypyem95j @LincJCR @LincolnAlumni
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Save the date for our next Late Night, 'With These Hands: Crafting a Shared Humanity' on Friday 7 November! Join @MultakaO volunteers as they share creativity from around the world, with hands-on craft making and behind the scenes activities. 7-10pm. FREE.
bit.ly/46fZNBd
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Hold the sky in your hands…✨
Join us for a special study day exploring the astrolabe — where science, art & faith meet.
📅 27 Sept
📍 @OCISOxford
🔭 Build your own | Learn from experts | Discover its rich history
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Don't forget: this weekend as part of Oxford Open Doors 2025, the Bodleian Libraries will be opening up some of our spaces and showing off collections not usually accessible to the public.
More information: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/even…
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Lincoln College is excited to open applications for our latest Teacher CPD Conference. For more information and to apply see the advert below and follow this link: tinyurl.com/4ha7f8wk @LincolnAlumni @LincJCR
Shout out to all the exams officers and school staff working on ‘download day’ today, checking the results are all in and ready for #GCSEReultsDay tomorrow. You’re all stars!
Children’s book in need of some TLC? Bring it to ‘Treasured’ family fun on Friday 22 August for the fab @BodCons team to fix!
Bodleian Book Hospital, 22 August, 11.00–15.00.
Bring flapless lift-the-flaps & scribbled on bedtime stories books to the Bodleian Book Hospital where our Conservation Team will fix 'well-loved' favourites and show little ones how to care for treasured, tattered tomes.
ALT A document titled "Book Hospital Check Up Sheet" including fields for 'Trainee Book Doctor's Age', today's date, and questions about the condition of a book, with checkboxes for types of damage and a space for drawing the book's damage.
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You did it 🎉
Congratulations to everyone who’s secured their place at Oxford - we’ll see you in October.
Welcome to your new home of learning, discovery, and unforgettable moments.
Let us know if you're joining by using the #GoingToOxford hashtag 🎓
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And you can bring the kids to the second of our free ‘Treasured’ summer family fun days, tomorrow, 31 July. This week we’ll be including some canine treasures: guide dogs from @guidedogs. No need to book, just drop in 11am-3pm
In Oxford for Alice's Day on Saturday? Visit the Weston Library for free family activities between 11am and 3pm. Crafts, printing, storytelling with Lucy Walters, and flamingo croquet! No need to book, just drop in:
visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/alic…
We were delighted to host a visit by student librarians from @LWS_News today. The group visited our 'Treasured' exhibition, learned about the work of the @BodCons team and had a tour of the Weston Library.
visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/even…
Teachers: Our friends at the University Admissions & Outreach Office would like to know if we're getting it right. How can we improve communication, support % guidance for prospective applicants? Please share your views here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…
