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A large, illuminated Christmas tree stands in a courtyard at night in front of the historic architecture of Magdalen College, Oxford, with a clear sky and a bright star visible above.

Illuminated Christmas tree at night in the courtyard of Univ with stained glass windows.

A beautifully illuminated Christmas tree stands near the Radcliffe Observatory, next to a statue in a fountain, set against the evening sky.

A Christmas tree illuminated with blue lights stands in front Lady Margaret Hall at night.

Christmas trees around Oxford 🎄

📷 Instagram | Lucies_Oxford_Camera, Dr Laura Varnam, Spiralling_Oxford & Lady Margaret Hall

13.12.2025 16:08 — 👍 46    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Person viewing an exhibition related to Jane Austen, featuring displays of historical clothing and documents.

Jane Austen was born 250 years ago today ✨

Our new display, Dancing with Austen, explores how dance shaped her social world and drove the plots of her novels.

Now on display at the Weston Library.

#JaneAusten

16.12.2025 09:30 — 👍 149    🔁 46    💬 2    📌 3

Green background with three white globes showing different aspects of earth (top to bottom Asia/Oceania, North and South America, and Africa and Europe). Around each globe are the words 'Happy World Linguistics Day! November 26th'.

Happy World Linguistics Day! Celebratory days take off when groups of people decide to make them happen so... let's see how many different locations we can get world linguistics day wishes from this year!

26.11.2025 07:33 — 👍 62    🔁 26    💬 15    📌 7

Poetic Soundscapes: How Li He (李賀), a “Demonic Talent,” Brings the Quirky to Tang Poetry – Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies

Xiaofei Tian and Robert Ashmore discuss Tang poet Li He and the art of translation in a conversation hosted by @fairbankcenter.bsky.social: fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/research/blo...

Ashmore's translation of Li He is available in both print & OA: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...

#chinesepoetry

07.04.2025 20:55 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

You shouldn’t finish every book you start.

Abandoning a book is not an admission of failure—it’s a sign of wisdom. You’ve decided to let go of sunk costs.

The purpose of reading is to be entertained and informed. If a book doesn't bring joy or insight, it’s time to move on.

15.03.2025 15:26 — 👍 2604    🔁 233    💬 172    📌 62

James Ferguson, professor of anthropology and former department chair, dies at 65 James “Jim” Ferguson played a pivotal roles in the department's history and will be remembered for his remarkable character, kindness and contributions to the field.

A huge loss for us all. An important voice on the political economy and power of inequality falls silent.

20.02.2025 20:42 — 👍 30    🔁 12    💬 1    📌 1

have to be critical of works that I enjoy so as to make mine heard and hearable🤦🏻‍♀️

20.02.2025 15:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Happy Anthropology Day💕

20.02.2025 14:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Never feel entirely secure in my whole life. Guess parents only taught modesty but forgot confidence.

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