2016 festive greetings
As each new year approaches, we like to look back over the year gone by and remember the news, research, and student stories that have shaped our year.
2016 in numbers
2016 in numbers
We had a look to see what our student numbers were in 2016: the figures in a nutshell may surprise you!
Creative and academic writing 2016
Creative and academic writing 2016
Prizes and publications from creative writing students and tutors, and departmental academics
Rewley House renewal: 140 year-old exterior comes to life
Rewley House renewal: 140 year-old exterior comes to life
An exterior clean has revealed lovely detail – and prompted a spot of historical research.
East Oxford Archaeology wins 'Public Engagement with Research' Award
East Oxford Archaeology wins 'Public Engagement with Research' Award
The project 'East Oxford – One History or Many?' has won the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement.
The Rev'd Dr Robbin Gibbons named Honorary Ecumenical Canon
The Rev'd Dr Robbin Gibbons named Honorary Ecumenical Canon
Historic appointment for the Rev'd Canon Dr Robin Gibbons
New aKoma Media Prize rewards writing on Africa and diaspora
New aKoma Media Prize rewards writing on Africa and diaspora
Departmental alumna Zain Verjee has funded the aKoma Media Prize, to benefit first year students on our Master’s in Creative Writing programme.
Oxford the site of England's new 'Swift City'
Oxford the site of England's new 'Swift City'
A grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will add 300 nesting boxes in an effort to combat a decline in the swift population.
Department's new website: built on your feedback
Department's new website: built on your feedback
Our new site, launched 18 May, responds to your collected feedback, and invite your comments
Rosa Stromeyer – a window into Rewley House's past
Rosa Stromeyer – a window into Rewley House's past
A family history quest brought us a wealth of information about life in Rewley House in 1883.
Ciara McCurtin
Ciara McCurtin
With a background in architecture, Ciara approached the MSt in the History of Design course a little differently.
Funmilola James
Funmilola James
Funmilola's experience on our NCD's course granted her access to first-hand research-based knowledge.
Swati Janu
Swati Janu
The MSUD course helped Swati, a designer from Delhi, to 'imbibe new facets of urbanism'
Festive prize draw
This prize draw is now closed.