Dec 7. A different kind of present.

Looking for a different kind of present this year? Why not support one of the crowdfunding initiatives run at the University through OxReach? By sponsoring a project, you help students, academics and staff to translate the ideas that they are … Continue reading

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Dec 6. An App for Christmas?

Did you know that members of the University can use the App Builder tool to create and publish apps – for free? App Builder allows you to create a web-based app simply and quickly. You do not need any special … Continue reading

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Dec 5. Are you getting a VR headset for Christmas?

VR technology is becoming increasingly popular, not least in the entertainment context. It is, however, not the only use for virtual or augmented reality (VR/AR). The Enabling Research and Public Engagement with Babel VR project, based at the MRC Weatherall Institute of … Continue reading

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Dec 4. Do you know your Oxford?

Christmas shopping is not all that you can do in Oxford in December. Why not exchange some of the Christmas stress for a stroll through the city under the guidance of one of the University’s students? Take the free Know Your Oxford … Continue reading

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Dec 2. You and your career

As the end of the year is approaching, do you regret what you have not done (yet) or look forward to new exciting challenges to come? In any case, you may want to consider your career. Are you finding career … Continue reading

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Dec 1. IT Innovation Challenges Advent Calendar 2019

2019 has been a busy year for IT Innovation Challenges. To celebrate the many achievements of our projects, and to prepare for the new year, we will be publishing an advent calendar. Each day between 1-25 December we will be … Continue reading

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Know Your Oxford. Guided audio tour with AR

Know Your Oxford  is an audio tour for new and prospective students and anyone who is interested in learning about living and studying in Oxford.  The tour provides practical information about student life in central Oxford, as well as offering insights … Continue reading

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Plastic Fantastic? Come, listen & cast your vote!

Can 3D printing replicate the sound of an 18th Century recorder? Let us know what you think! The ‘Replicating Historic Musical Instrument’ project is using the latest in CT scanning and 3D Printing technology to replicate an 18th Century ivory recorder in … Continue reading

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Humanities Innovation Challenge Competiton 2019

A new round of the Humanities Innovation Challenge Competition has been launched, sponsored by Oxford University Innovation and TORCH. The competition invites teams or individuals to submit a 200 word description of an idea “which can potentially enrich their own work, … Continue reading

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IT Innovation – 2019 Staff Challenge

This 2019 IT Innovation Challenges call is open to all Oxford University staff* who have ideas for digital projects that could benefit the University, its staff or students. Successful ideas will receive funding of up to £40,000. THE THEME FOR … Continue reading

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