Undergraduate Weekly Newsletters

Dear all,

We hope you’re settling in well as term begins. This weekly newsletter is a round-up of news, opportunities, funding, deadline reminders, and other events coming up in the near future. If you would like to include an item in a future issue of the newsletter, please do contact the Undergraduate Office.

Make sure to check out OxTalks for upcoming research seminars and Faculty events, and the Termly Lecture List page for updates on lecture provision.

Teaching

• A reminder to complete the Schwarzman Centre induction course if you have not already done so.
• All handbooks, lectures, and course information can be accessed on the Oxford Historians’ Hub. Information about specific programmes can be found on Canvas. Unsure where to look for information? Check out the Faculty’s User Guide!
• The Termly Lecture List can be found on the Oxford Historians’ Hub. Please do check back regularly to stay up to date with lecture timings and locations.
• Want to develop your language skills? The Language Centre offers tailored courses designed for specific subject areas – a useful resource if you wish to develop language skills alongside your degree.
  To find out more, visit the Faculty’s Language Learning page and complete the application test to find the course best suited to you. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications closing Monday 13 October, 12 noon.
  If applying for a general course or an academic Stage 2 course, visit the website to take a language test and apply for Priority Funding by Wednesday 15 October, 12 noon.

Student Welfare

• For information and resources on welfare and disability support, please visit the Welfare Advice page on the Oxford Historians’ Hub.
• All students are required to complete the University’s updated Consent for Students online training programme. This forms part of Oxford’s commitment to tackling sexual harassment and violence and supporting a safe and inclusive culture. Further information is available on the Oxford Against Sexual Violence page.

Opportunities

Join Sarah Jones for a one-off Research & Development session
Internationally acclaimed comedian and writer, Sarah Jones, is inviting students to take part in a focused research and development session for her new show, America, Who Hurt You? A unique chance to explore her creative process and share reflections.
When: Friday 17 October 2025, 6:00 – 7:00
Where: Schwarzman Centre
Who: Open to students from any discipline – no performance experience required.
To take part: Email elizabeth.lawal@humanities.ox.ac.uk with a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your interest and any access requirements by 10 October. Places are limited.

Oxford Nightline Volunteering
Oxford Nightline is a confidential listening, support, and information service run by students, for students. They are currently recruiting new volunteers for two roles:

• Nightline volunteers, who provide listening and support through calls and messages. Every term a training course is run for those who wish to join.
• Publicity, Fundraising and Outreach (PFO) volunteers, who help raise awareness of Nightline’s services across colleges and departments.
  To apply to become a Nightline volunteer, complete a training form, or contact training@oxfordnightline.org for more information.
  To join the PFO team, email publicity@oxfordnightline.org.  

Become a Creative Translation Ambassador!
The Queen’s Translation Exchange is inviting applications for its Creative Translation Ambassadors programme. Ambassadors work with professional translators to lead creative translation workshops in local state schools and support wider outreach activities.
The scheme is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students in any subject – you just need to know a language other than English (fluency not required).
Apply by 5 pm, Friday 31 October 2025 via the online application form.
Find out more: Join the online information session on Thursday 23 October, 5:00 – 5:30 pm – register here.
For questions, contact translation.exchange@queens.ox.ac.uk.

Theatre Workshop: Until the Lions
Applications are open for a week-long workshop with award-winning actor, director and playwright Corinne Jaber, exploring Karthika Nair’s Until the Lions. Open to all students, no prior theatre experience required.
To apply, email jessica.goodman@stcatz.ox.ac.uk by Monday 27 October (Week 3).

Dear all,

We hope the first week of term went smoothly and that you're settling into your routine. This weekly newsletter is a round-up of news, opportunities, funding, deadline reminders, and other events coming up in the near future. If you would like to include an item in a future issue of the newsletter, please do contact the Undergraduate Office.

Make sure to check out OxTalks for upcoming research seminars and Faculty events, and the Termly Lecture List page for updates on lecture provision.

Teaching

• All handbooks, lectures, and course information can be accessed on the Oxford Historians’ Hub. Information about specific programmes can be found on Canvas. Unsure where to look for information? Check out the Faculty’s User Guide!
• The Termly Lecture List can be found on the Oxford Historians’ Hub. Please do check back regularly to stay up to date with lecture timings and locations.
• Lecture recordings are made available via Canvas. You can access them here.

Student Welfare

• For information and resources on welfare and disability support, please visit the Welfare Advice page on the Oxford Historians’ Hub.
• All students are required to complete the University’s updated Consent for Students online training programme. This forms part of Oxford’s commitment to tackling sexual harassment and violence and supporting a safe and inclusive culture. Further information is available on the Oxford Against Sexual Violence page.

Opportunities

LGBTQ+ Working Group
The History Faculty’s LGBTQ+ Working Group, chaired by Prof. Matt Cook, is seeking two undergraduate representatives. The group meets once a term (Friday of Week 4) to discuss LGBTQ+ teaching, welfare, recruitment and events, and feeds into the Faculty’s Equality and Diversity Committee via the chair.

Students interested in joining are invited to send a brief statement (no more than 200 words) to Prof. Matt Cook (matthew.cook@mansfield.ox.ac.uk) by Friday 24^th October, outlining why they would like to join and what they feel they can contribute.

Student Listening Event: Race Equality Working Group
The Race Equality Working Group (REWG) brings together students, academic and professional staff to identify barriers, co-design solutions, and track progress on race equality (curriculum, admissions, recruitment and progression, everyday climate, events/communications).

When/Where: 3-4 pm, Wednesday 5^th November (Week 4) via Teams - History Faculty Race and Equality Working Group: Listening Event MT25 (Undergraduate/Postgraduate) | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Who: All students welcome (UG & PG)

Can’t attend? Share views anonymously.

Call for Proposals: International Undergraduate History Conference Series
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) History Student Society invites proposals for a virtual undergraduate conference on 17-18^th April 2026. The top four presentations will share $500 in awards. Open to undergraduates worldwide (2025 graduates also welcome if not enrolled in graduate study).
Submit by: Monday 12^th January 2026 with a 150-word abstract, 1-page CV, and brief bio.
Email proposals to: danielle.skjelver@umgc.edu.
For more information, visit: Call For Proposals - International Undergraduate History Conference Series | Oxford Historians Hub

Become a Creative Translation Ambassador!
The Queen’s Translation Exchange is inviting applications for its Creative Translation Ambassadors programme. Ambassadors work with professional translators to lead creative translation workshops in local state schools and support wider outreach activities.
The scheme is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students in any subject – you just need to know a language other than English (fluency not required).
Apply by 5 pm, Friday 31 October 2025 via the online application form.
Find out more: Join the online information session on Thursday 23 October, 5:00 – 5:30 pm – register here.
For questions, contact translation.exchange@queens.ox.ac.uk

Dear all,

We hope your term is going well. This weekly newsletter is a round-up of news, opportunities, funding, deadline reminders, and other events coming up in the near future. If you would like to include an item in a future issue of the newsletter, please do contact the Undergraduate Office.

Make sure to check out OxTalks for upcoming research seminars and Faculty events, and the Termly Lecture List page for updates on lecture provision.

Teaching

• The ballot for Further Subjects is now open to all second-year History and Joint School students, and third-year HECO and HENG students. The ballot will close at 12 noon on Friday 31st October (Week 3). Students can access the form here: Further Subject Ballot 2025-26. Please ensure you review the available options and requirements carefully before submitting your choices.
• All handbooks, lectures, and course information can be accessed on the Oxford Historians’ Hub. Information about specific programmes can be found on Canvas. Unsure where to look for information? Check out the Faculty’s User Guide!
• Lecture recordings are made available via Canvas. You can access them here.

Examinations

• The Special Subject Extended Essay exam papers will be released on Canvas by 9 am on Friday 7th November (Week 4 of Michaelmas Term) for Finalists taking FHS 2026.

Student Welfare

• For information and resources on welfare and disability support, please visit the Welfare Advice page on the Oxford Historians’ Hub.

Opportunities

Entrepreneurship and the Humanities - Oxford Edge
What happens when entrepreneurial thinking meets the Humanities? This new series, Humanities Beyond Academia, explores how innovation and enterprise can create real-world impact across the humanities. Led by Dr. Sylvia Alvares-Correa at Oxford Edge and delivered in collaboration with Ertugen House and TORCH, the series invites students and early career researchers to discover how creative ideas and critical inquiry can be transformed into ventures that make a difference.

Find out more on the Oxford Edge website and view the full event details and registration links on the Humanities Beyond Academia page. 

Student Listening Event: Race Equality Working Group
The Race Equality Working Group (REWG) brings together students, academic and professional staff to identify barriers, co-design solutions, and track progress on race equality (curriculum, admissions, recruitment and progression, everyday climate, events/communications).

When/Where: 3-4 pm, Wednesday 5^th November (Week 4) via Teams - History Faculty Race and Equality Working Group: Listening Event MT25 (Undergraduate/Postgraduate) | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Who: All students welcome (UG & PG)

Can’t attend? Share views anonymously.

Become a Creative Translation Ambassador!
The Queen’s Translation Exchange is inviting applications for its Creative Translation Ambassadors programme. Ambassadors work with professional translators to lead creative translation workshops in local state schools and support wider outreach activities.
The scheme is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students in any subject – you just need to know a language other than English (fluency not required).
Apply by 5 pm, Friday 31 October 2025 via the online application form.
For questions, contact translation.exchange@queens.ox.ac.uk