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#OnThisDay in 1954, Sir Roger Bannister set a new world mile record of 3 minutes 59.4 seconds at the Iffley Road Sports Track.
It was the first mile ever run under 4 minutes.
🎬 | BBC Archive
Sir Thomas Bodley’s motto was 'Quarta perennis'.
Which means 'The fourth will last forever' - referring to the Bodleian being the 'fourth' library built in Oxford.
It could arguably be read as...'May the fourth last forever.'
Happy #StarWarsDay !
#MayThe4th
📷| Bodleian Libraries
NEW: A study led by Oxford EarthSciences and Agile Initiatives could change Earth system models used to predict future climate change - reducing the time taken to simulate these models from several months to under a week.
More info ⬇️
ox.ac.uk/news/2024-05-0…
Join us for a thrilling fortnight of music, dance, theatre & creative workshops from 24 May-5 June as we celebrate the global legacy of Franz Kafka.
In partnership with Bodleian Libraries Oxford Kafka
Booking now open: oxfordculturalprogramme.org.uk/whats-on/
Follow us for more details!
🎥 The next event in our Festival of Global Health film series is Silent Pandemic – a documentary highlighting the threat of #antibioticresistance .💊🦠
The film will be followed by a panel discussion of experts, and social event with food provided.🍕
This event is free and open…
Leaving University of Oxford this year? 🎓
Join the Leavers' Fair! It's a chance to pick up your My Oxford Card (aka alumni card), find out how to stay connected, grab some freebies and join the Oxford University Alumni community! 🙌
🗓️ 11-13 June
📍 Oxford Town Hall
🔗 alumni.ox.ac.uk/leavers-fair
Wisteria Wednesday 💜
1. Harris Manchester | 📸 Shona Nicholson
2. Worcester College, Oxford | 📸 spiralling_oxford (Instagram)
3. 📸 Mansfield College, University of Oxford
4. University College, Oxford (Univ) | 📸 @DrPollyJones
Today marks one year since @uniofoxford was officially recognised as a University of Sanctuary. 💙
The status recognises Oxford’s continued determination and initiatives to aid sanctuary seekers. Read more: ox.ac.uk/about/organisa…
Mansfield College, University of Oxford
Somerville College
City of Sanctuary UK 🧡