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Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, sharing news on our outstanding research across a broad spectrum of computer science #CompSciOxford
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Merry Christmas from RobOx and the Department of Computer Science to all who celebrate.

We’ve had a wonderful byte at 2025; it’s been a ram packed year of world leading research news, brilliant internationally leading teaching, and a whole array of fun!

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December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Want to know what life could be like for you at Oxford? We spoke to students that have taken part in our UNIQ summer school to hear about their experience. Applications are now open and close on 13 January 2026. Learn more & apply: www.uniq.ox.ac.uk
December 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Our alumna Anne-Marie Imafidon @aimafidon.bsky.social will be on the Keble team for the University Challenge Christmas Special, airing Christmas Eve – we’ll be cheering her on! @kebleoxford.bsky.social You can watch the episode here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - University Challenge, Christmas 2025, Keble College, Oxford v Hull
The all-star alumni series continues. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The MSc AI for Business provides the skills & cutting-edge knowledge needed to manage AI systems that drive value in organisations. Be part of the first cohort, apply by 8 January to start in October 2026: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
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December 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Recruiting:
We're hiring an Internal Communications & Events Officer to join a friendly, high-performing team, inspiring & engaging audiences with the department's world-leading teaching & research.

Details & applications: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

#OxfordRecruitment
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December 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Alumna Anne-Marie Imafidon has joined a new Government taskforce with the aim to break down barriers for women in technology. We're proud to see our alumna involved in a taskforce like this, working for a better future for computer science and tech! Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in tech
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Department researchers Michael Bronstein, Blanca Rodriguez & David Gavaghan will help train the next generation of AI leaders through a new UKRI-funded doctoral programme in biosciences. The initiative will support innovation across health, agriculture & biotechnology www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2502-fu...
Oxford Computer Science contributes to UK-wide AI and bioscience training initiative
Professors Michael Bronstein and Blanca Rodriguez will lead a project as part of Oxford’s contribution to a flagship doctoral training programme awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), with Prof...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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We're proud to see department spinout company ORBIT RRI feature in Oxford University Innovation (OUI)'s Impact Report 2025, highlighting the brilliant work they have carried out, training 6,000+ researchers across 32 universities.

Read the full report: impactreport2025.innovation.ox.ac.uk
Impact Report 2025 - Oxford University Innovation
View our 2025 Impact Report - a better future through innovation: Oxford’s response to global challenges.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Are you interested in studying at Oxford but unsure if it is the place for you? If so, you’re in luck, as applications for our free summer school UNIQ are now open. The programme is for UK state school students to help prepare for university.

Learn more & how to apply: www.uniq.ox.ac.uk
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December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Congratulations & good luck to all those who have received invitations to interview, we look forward to meeting you. 😁🎉🥳🍀

We have shared a couple things you can expect & you can find further advice on preparing & a demonstration interview on our website: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/howtoapply
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December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Prof Niki Trigoni’s new blog explains why Oxford’s MSc AI for Business answers industry demands for AI leaders with both technical skill & strategic leadership. The part-time programme is built with flexibility for working professionals.

Apply today — deadline 8 Jan. www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2501-fu...
December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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What if camera-trap photos could tell us not just who walked by, but how big, how close, and how many animals there are?

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Research led by Muhammad Aamir and coauthored by WildCRU’s Matthew Wijers and Andrew Loveridge.

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December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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We’ve reached the end of the first term for our first-year undergraduate students. Have you learnt some of the Oxford ways yet? We hope everyone had a lovely Michaelmas and will enjoy the well-deserved break.  

Points for any first-years who know the name of our next term.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Most courses teach either maths or management. Ours does both - MSc AI for Business provides the practical skills & expert knowledge needed to develop, implement, & manage AI systems that drive value. The part-time course is flexible around your career.

Apply now: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
December 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Professor Michael Wooldridge recently spoke with Didier Bonnet, Professor of Strategy and Digital Transformation at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) about the world of AI before its explosion in the last 10 years & the new hype.
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The real story of AI’s rise from winters to workplaces - I by IMD
Explore AI’s journey from early winters to today’s boom, as Oxford’s Michael Wooldridge reveals LLMs’ flaws, limits, and their potential impact on the future workplace.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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We’re excited to announce that Prof Ion Stoica (UC Berkeley) will deliver the Hilary term 2026 Strachey Lecture 'An AI stack: from scaling AI workloads to evaluating LLMs' on 3 Feb.

Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/strachey-l...

The Strachey Lectures are generously supported by OxFORD Asset Management.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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An Oxford team won gold at the Northwestern European Regional Programming Contest (NWERC), placing 2nd out of 141 teams by solving 11 of 12 problems. They now qualify for the 2026 ICPC World Finals and ICPC Europe Championship in Poland. www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2500-fu...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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What does a computer scientist listen to?

Emeritus Professor Sir Tim Berners-Lee – inventor of the World Wide Web – appeared on Desert Island Discs recently. He reflects on life, invention, and the music that has shaped both: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Desert Island Discs - Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist - BBC Sounds
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist, shares his music with Lauren Laverne.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Why choose Oxford to study a DPhil in Computer Science?

1. Our great history
2. Oxford is a tech hub
3. We've been ranked number one in the world to study CS for 7 years in a row
4. Supervision from world leaders
5. Our variety of cutting-edge research

Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu6a...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Join our new MSc in AI for Business & learn part-time & flexibly around the demands of work. Delivered with Saïd Business School it’s a unique, career-boosting learning opportunity for professionals who need to cross between technical expertise & business leadership.
www.cs.ox.ac.uk/pmp/study/ai...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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DPhil student Kelsey Doerksen researched disaster preparedness using satellite data with AI algorithms. Listen to what she has to say about her experience on the course, including why our research environment is so important.
Apply here:
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November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Join Prof Blanca Rodriguez & Novo Nordisk’s Dr Mishal Patel for a fireside chat on AI in medical research & pharma R&D, with drinks & networking. Part of Saïd Business School’s distinguished speaker series.
3 Dec 6.00-7.30pm
Park End Street
Open to all 18+
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Dr. Mishal Patel, Novo Nordisk in conversation with Prof. Blanca Rodriguez
Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Merry Oxmas! Christmas really does come early at Oxford - on 25 November to be precise, exactly one month before Christmas Day. Festivities take place across the University so we can celebrate with students during term time. Our department mascot RobOx has been getting into the spirit.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Is CompSci merch on your wish list? If so, you’re in luck, The College Store is currently running a Green Friday discount. Use code GREENDEPT20 for 20% off our department merch. Make sure you use the code before Monday 1 December to get your favourite items.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Why choose Oxford to study an MSc in Advanced Computer Science?
1. Our great history
2. Oxford is a tech hub
3. We've been ranked number one in the world to study Computer Science for 7 years in a row
4. Our small cohorts
5. The flexibility of the course
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUHR...
MSc in Advanced Computer Science academic overview
YouTube video by CompSciOxford
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM