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Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, sharing news on our outstanding research across a broad spectrum of computer science #CompSciOxford

Video of Professor Mike Wooldridge talking about game theory and how strategic randomness can make a difference in a penalty shootout.

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Text reading ‘Quantum computing is better and faster for every problem/will replace classical computing’ ‘Myth or fact?’.

Text reading ‘Quantum computing will render current cryptographic standards obsolete’ ‘Myth or fact?’

Text reading ‘Quantum computing is theoretical and far off’ ‘Myth or fact?’.

A bright turquoise graphic with the text ‘Happy World Quantum Day To celebrate, we spoke with Aleks Kissinger, Professor of Quantum Computing, to work out some myths from some facts about quantum computing’. There is a photo of Professor Aleks Kissinger and a myth stamp and a fact stamp.

A blue graphic with text reading ‘Good luck Evan! DPhil student Evan Albers races in today’s Men’s Reserve crew’. There is a photo of Evan with crossed arms in a blue sports top, there is also a faded blue graphic of water in the background.

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A salmon pink graphic with the pi symbol with a spiral around it of the pi numbers starting '3.1415926'. Around the outside of the spiral there is white text reading 'Happy Pi Day'. At the bottom of the graphic there are lines with connected dots that look like a computer board.

A grey-green background with text reading ‘What extraterrestrial and AI communication could share in common’ ‘By DPhil student Zandi Eberstadt’. There is then a pale blue curved text box with text reading ‘‘As AI systems develop persistent memory, extended interaction histories, and adaptive strategies that evolve across conversations, it is possible in theory that the boundary between message content and interpretive rules become less fixed than they are today.’’ and next to this there is a circular photo of DPhil student Zandi Eberstadt. Beneath this there is further text reading ‘DPhil the Future: discovering the future of computer science through the voices of our DPhil students’ ‘@compscioxford #CompSciOxford’.

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A sand-coloured graphic with text reading ‘We're using AI to better understand wildlife populations’. Beneath the text there is a faded pink landscape with a line drawing of an aardvark and a camera on a tripod.

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A pastel pink graphic with a pink heart and text reading ‘Physical touch: a game of catch with a robot’.

A pastel pink graphic with a pink heart and text reading ‘Quality time: discussing time complexity, attending the CS Book Club’.

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A photograph of a woman in a pale dress with dark hair, pointing with a marker pen at a white board. Over the image there is a grey-green box with blue text reading ‘Are you interested in studying a DPhil in Computer Science at the University of Oxford? Do you want to learn about cutting-edge research while you study in a beautiful, historic setting? Applications are open until 12:00 midday Tuesday 3 March 2026’.

At the top of the image there is dark blue text reading ‘UNIQplus Research Internship’ with a grey-green background. Beneath this there is white text reading ‘Don’t miss your chance to experience postgrad study at Oxford’ and ‘Applications close: Wednesday 18 February 2026’ on a dark blue background. There is also a photograph of the department building, which is beige and covered in windows, the building is surrounded by green foliage and under a bright blue sky.

A pale blue graphic with a bright blue text box reading ‘‘AI has the potential to change the world for the better. Let’s make sure it’s not causing more harm at the same time.’ Alumna Kelsey Doerken’. Beneath this, there is a line drawing of Kelsey and there are connected lines and dots in a rainbow of colours that looks like a computer board. At the bottom of the graphic there is text reading ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’.

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A graphic with a dark blue background and a bright turquoise rounded box with text reading '‘I'm delighted to be a Fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences. Its simple mission - to benefit society through the power of mathematics - is something that I completely support.’ Professor Leslie Ann Goldberg, Head of Department of Computer Science’. On the left there is a circular photograph of Professor Leslie Ann Goldberg. There are bright turquoise lines with dots that represent circuit boards. At the bottom right there is text reading '@compscioxford #compscioxford'.

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A dark blue graphic with white text reading ‘Your chance to experience postgrad study at Oxford’, beneath this there is a grey/blue rounded box with text reading '‘UNIQplus has reshaped my outlook on pursuing graduate studies. I’m now considering entering a doctoral training program.’ Computer Science UNIQplus intern Saja'. Beside the text box there is a circular picture of UNIQplus intern Saja. On the dark blue background there are bright blue lines with dots attached that represent a circuit board. At the bottom of the graphic, there is a grey/blue box with dark blue text reading ‘UNIQplus Research Internships Applications close: Wednesday 18 February 2026’.

A salmon pink graphic with both the Department of Computer Science and the Times Higher Education logos at the top of it. Beneath the logos there is bold dark blue text reading ‘The Department of Computer Science tops the Times Higher Education University rankings by subject for the eighth year in a row’. Beneath this, there is a pale blue speech bubble with text reading ‘‘Being ranked number one for the eighth year in a row affirms the exceptional calibre of our faculty, students, research culture and particularly our teaching, with an outstanding score of 99.9/100. This ranking reflects our sustained commitment to excellence and global impact.’ Acting Head of Department Professor Ivan Martinovic’, and next to it there is a photo of Professor Ivan Martinovic.

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A dark blue graphic with a bright blue box on it with text reading '‘I am fascinated by the possibility of the existence of a simple algorithm automating (perhaps even without using a computer) difficult tasks, such as proving mathematical theorems and shedding light on the very nature of creativity.’ Senior Researcher Ján Pich’. To the left of the text there is a circular picture of Senior Researcher Ján Pich. Beneath this, there are bright blue lines with dots attached that looks like a circuit board. At the bottom of the graphic there is white text reading '@compscioxford #CompSciOxford’.

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A video of young people talking to camera one by one about their experience on the UNIQ programme. The students are stood in front of a window and white wall.

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