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Step inside a piece of literary history. Oxford welcomed a remarkable addition to its collections: Lewis Carroll’s personal copy of the suppressed 1865 first edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Donated by Ellen A. Michelson, the volume is held jointly by Christ Church and the Bodleian Libraries. You can now explore Carroll’s own annotations and John Tenniel’s original drawings on Digital Bodleian.
https://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/a315d687-3639-4494-9f24-df52bafdc829/

Oxford glowing in the late afternoon sun. Do you prefer sunrise or sunset?
📷 | UmairAtOxford

The sun is out and the lawns are full. Is there a better way to spend a June afternoon in Oxford?
📷 | New College, Keble College and Somerville College

Experience Oxford through a fresh perspective. Travel artist Zac Rossiter reimagines the city’s timeless landmarks, from the rain slicked Radcliffe Camera to the glowing windows of the Bridge of Sighs and the Natural History Museum.

As May draws to a close, even the city’s oldest inhabitants seem to be taking in the changing rhythm of the season.
📷 | New College

The library is buzzing with quiet determination as everyone gears up for the exam period.
📷 | Lincoln College Oxford

The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities serves as a new hub for the arts and humanities, anchored by a diverse Cultural Programme of performances, talks, and workshops. These photos highlight some of the incredible performances from our recent Open House, offering a first glimpse of the creative encounters to come. Visit our website for more information on upcoming events and opportunities.
https://www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk/

Starting to think about your university choices? Our 2026 undergraduate Open Days will take place on 1 and 2 July and 18 September. There is plenty to see and do across Oxford, from visiting colleges to speaking with our students and academics. Take a look at our website for helpful tips before your visit.
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/open-days-and-visits

Could the secret to restoring tropical paradises lie beneath the soil? New Oxford-led research reveals that symbiotic fungi are essential for restoring tropical island ecosystems. On Palmyra Atoll, these fungi convert seabird guano into fertile soil, enabling native trees to thrive. This discovery highlights that protecting underground networks is vital for reforesting habitats and sustaining the biodiversity of both island forests and coral reefs.
📷 | The Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN)
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-04-24-fungi-found-to-be-the-crucial-ingredient-for-restoring-tropical-islands

Wisteria season has arrived, draping the college walls in spectacular shades of lilac.
📷 | LinaFromOxford, UmairAtOxford