University of Oxford
University · Oxford ·
Historic collegiate university with stunning architecture and rich history
Historic collegiate university with stunning architecture and rich history
"A preliminary, not-yet-peer-reviewed study from researchers at the institution reports that the AstraZeneca–Oxford COVID-19 vaccine may reduce transmission by up to 67%. If replicable, the result suggests that at least one of the vaccines planned for use in the U.K. could both prevent symptomatic disease and severe illness and substantially cut asymptomatic spread — which accounts for as much as a third of infections — thereby lowering case numbers. That potential has been welcomed by officials and could help hospitality businesses, workers, and diners by shortening the time restrictions are needed and allowing trading and occupancy to move closer to normal, though it does not guarantee reopening without controls. The finding is hopeful rather than conclusive: the data await formal publication and peer review, other spike-protein–targeting vaccines might show similar effects, and emerging variants may blunt some transmission protection even if they continue to protect against severe disease. Health secretary Matt Hancock called the study “superb,” while industry reaction so far is limited, with publications seeking comment from trade groups and restaurants yet to meaningfully respond." - James Hansen
"Since the first homework was assigned in 1167, I've seen how the University of Oxford's stellar graduates have influenced Western civilization: its alumni include 27 British prime ministers, more than 60 Nobel Prize winners, well-known writers and actors, and even 11 saints. I enjoy strolling the garden where Lewis Carroll dreamed up his adventures for Alice, popping into the dining hall that inspired the one where Harry Potter eats, and wandering past the pub where J. R. R. Tolkien first spoke about hobbits; the university buildings are surrounded by a fun college town filled with cheap eats and rowdy, rollicking pubs nestled in honey-colored limestone buildings." - RICKSTEVES
Highlighted as the top choice in 2025 for budding computer scientists and future medics, this university is named the best institution for computer science as well as medical and health studies in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings by Subject, positioning it as the place students should set their sights on for these fields. - Liv Kelly
Holding second place in Europe in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities and sixth in the top 10 universities in the world, this university is highlighted as another of England’s leading and globally renowned institutions. - Liv Kelly
This prestigious British institution is highlighted as one of the few non-US universities to break into the very top tier of the Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2024, taking sixth place on a list largely dominated by American universities. - Liv Kelly
