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A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone. —Henry David Thoreau, naturalist If I told you this story, you wouldn’t believe me, so I’ll let AJ tell it. It will set the stage for even more incredible things to come, all of which you will do yourself. My Outsourced Life A true account by AJ Jacobs, editor-at-large at Esquire magazine (ellipses represent passage of time between entries) It began a month ago. I was midway through The World Is Flat, the bestseller by Tom Friedman. I like Friedman, despite his puzzling…
read moreOxford Attractions
Experience Oxfordshire and uncover an incredible wealth of unique attractions for all the family! Oxfordshire is home to world class arts and culture in stunning venues, lush gardens, animal attractions for purr-fect family holidays, beautiful landscapes full of walking, cycling and boating opportunities. Oxford and Oxfordshire have provided backdrops for countless international films and popular TV series, and many places may look familiar to fans of series like Downton Abbey, Midsomer Murders and Inspector Morse. Oxfordshire is also famous for…
read moreArchitects in West London
LFA’s second hub weekend saw the studio openings of West London practices. The variety of activities led to an exciting weekend of architectural discovery. The RIBA Incubator open studio treated us to the work of 10 dynamic, young and emerging practices. All based in the RIBA’s affordable workspace, which offers the architects in-house training and business mentoring. The practices’ work was incredibly varied, with models and drawings on display from a multitude of different sectors and scales. A great insight into the future of architecture, drawn…
read moreVisit Oxford colleges
No college is tied to any subject. The student resides and studies at his/her own college. The tutorial is at the core of undergraduate teaching. Students meet regularly with their college tutor, either on a one-to-one basis or with one or two other students. On average, an hour-long tutorial happens every week requiring a considerable number of hours preparatory work for each tutorial, including background reading, essay-writing and problem-solving. This may be supplemented by lectures within the University. The academic year at Oxford University…
read moreOxford University part time courses
The University provides a range of high-quality, flexible, part-time graduate courses, including postgraduate certificates and diplomas, taught master’s degrees and doctoral degrees in a number of disciplines. The courses available have been designed with the needs of students at different life and career stages in mind, while at the same time offering the opportunity for an intense educational experience. The Continuing Education Graduate School offers part-time master’s level degree, diploma and certificate courses together with part-time DPhil…
read moreOxford University Film Studies
The MSt in Film Aesthetics is degree in the humanities run jointly by the faculties of Modern Languages, English, and Philosophy. The course concentrates on film from the point of view of aesthetics, including: the detailed study of film style and form, and the articulation of it in writing - for example, narrative structure, use of camera, colour, performance, sound, music, editing and composition; matters of philosophical aesthetics, and their particular application to film such as value and evaluation, appreciation, ontology, medium, intention…
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© Will Pryce +18 From the architect. An innovative and architectural tour-de-force, the new 24, 400 sqm building will serve as a single collaborative environment within a world-class facility designed to adapt to continued growth and foster interaction between mathematics research groups in Oxford. The Mathematics Institute had originally been dispersed across four different sites when Rafael Viñoly Architects was hired to design a new building for the department. The department’s existing buildings were significantly crowded and offered no further…
read moreArchitecture College courses
To become an architect, you must complete a degree program in architecture, participate in an internship and pass the Architect Registration Exam. Architects must have a strong knowledge of mathematical principles, so they can effectively plan and design buildings and other structures. Students must take several math classes in college to obtain a degree in architecture. Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry Algebra, geometry and trigonometry are prerequisites for taking Calculus, and Calculus is required to complete a degree program in architecture…
read moreWhere to visit in Oxford?
Oxford is a charming city, famed for its prestigious university. It can be stuffy at times, feeling a bit too proper and strict, lacking the cut-loose university town feel that Bristol has. However, it’s beautiful here, and you really feel like you’re in Old England. I loved wandering through the campus and having a cheap beer at one of the student pubs. There is a lot of history in this city, and if that’s something you are into (I am), then consider a visit – it’s a short ride from London anyways. Typical Costs Hostel prices – Hostels range from…
read moreJournalism Oxford
Develop your academic understanding of the media industry, improve your knowledge and focus on an in-depth piece of research away from the pressure of tight deadlines. The media industry is undergoing profound change, and evolving practice means agile thinking and a deep understanding of the major issues and challenges are key to industry success. As a Reuters Institute Journalist Fellow you’ll spend one, two or three terms at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s leading universities, where you’ll: Attend seminars given by a diverse and…
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