Of course University Challenge is biased towards Oxbridge by letting individual colleges enter. I can’t believe that BBC management would try to argue otherwise. theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2…

Ingleborough looking majestic today!

Ribblehead viaduct

He’s right that it needs more experts.But the House of Lords should be comprised principally of experts elected by professional bodies. Electing members in this way would bring in the best people but without the full democratic mandate of the Commons. theguardian.com/politics/2023/…

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The Starship did not reach the stars, It did not view the Moon or Mars, But turning, twisting, in a spin, A ball of fire, four minutes in. It might have travelled further, higher, Had six engines deigned to fire, Heroic. But 3 billion could, For sure have done a lot of good.

Don’t try this at home kids!

I always look forward to the beginning of the Quidditch season 👍

Possibly even better than listening to Stargazer and Light in the Black off Rainbow Rising is watching these guys do it. m.youtube.com/watch?v=0TMRS1… “it’s like a party for your ears” just about nails it 🥰

100% This. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The landing.. 😊

Ouch! 😂

Loving the little meadow that’s grown in my garden with “no mow May”. It’ll be a shame to cut the lawn - shall I just leave it to keep growing?

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This is just hilarious! 3 minutes well-spent😁

Quite a shock in the US but I’m not sure you need affirmative action if you select on ability rather than achievement theguardian.com/law/2023/jun/2…

Still buzzing after Sunday's (semi)inaugural OxBelt Relay around the Oxford Green Belt Way. 8 teams from 6 Oxon running clubs got their 'batons' round the 53 mile route and a new record of 7h 11m 58s was set by Abingdon AC. Well done everyone! CPRE Oxfordshire #trailrunning

What’s the dog thinking about?

Sheep leaf sea slug.. 😊

We have a new position open for a Departmental Lecturer in Materials for Quantum Technology. Could this be you? jobs.ac.uk/job/DDZ125/dep…