News From Elsewhere in the University

While most young people recover well after a head injury, some endure lasting impairments and difficulties. At the moment, we do not understand why this happens.

Planets Day is a one-day meeting for anyone interested in how planets work, how to observe them, and how they could support the development of complex life. Planets Day 2 will be held in the Cheng Yu Tung Building, Jesus College, on Monday, 16th March.

As part of the Pay & Conditions programme, a survey is currently underway to understand barriers and access to health, fitness and wellbeing facilities for staff. There is particular interest in hearing from colleagues who do not currently use University or college facilities, including those who are based outside of central Oxford.

The survey is open to all staff and closes on Friday 13 February.

Who owns our knowledge? In the age of AI, how can we make research trustworthy and share it openly (including in non-traditional formats)? Join the research community in shaping the future of ‘open.’ Come to challenge, learn, laugh, and eat. All Oxford staff/students attend free, but spaces limited.

In-person Wed 4 March 10:00 - 18:00, including lunch. Online events 2 - 6 March. 

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It's LGBT+ History Month so why not come along to this panel discussion which will focus on the evolving meanings of the word “queer”, including its historical usage, political reclamation, and contemporary significance within academic and social contexts. 

Understanding and managing burnout within the University context - Dr Ruth Collins, Chartered Psychologist & Staff Mental Health Training Lead for Oxford University.

Monday 23 February, 10.30-11.30 am, St Luke’s Chapel

Here's an invitation to join the University Anti-Racism Ally Network.

Got any old bras? We'll be hosting a bra bank situated in Reception over the next two weeks.

The scheme, run by Against Breast Cancer and supported by the University, takes your unwanted or unloved bras and via their textile recovery project gives them a new lease of life. raising funds for their research.

For every tonne of bras collected, Against Breast Cancer receives £700 to fund their research. 

Strengthen your research skills in our free workshops. 

Open to all. The full programme of workshops is on our website.