Digestly

University of Oxford

University of Oxford

19 episodes

Oxford University mathematician spins some turtles 🐢 #OxfordUni

The turtles' movement is influenced by shape asymmetry and table friction, converting rotation to rocking motion.

The story of the cursed lemon at Oxford University's Pitt Rivers Museum 🍋

The video discusses a cursed lemon used in witchcraft, found in Naples, and its story as part of a museum workshop on replicas and fakes.

A week in the life of an Oxford University history student 📚 #OxfordUni

Freya, a third-year historian at New College Oxford, shares her weekly routine balancing dissertation work, social activities, and fitness training.

Testing new ways to fight TB: Challenge trials

The video discusses the challenges and innovative approaches in developing a vaccine for TB, including using a controlled human infection model.

Oxford Students share their favourite book

Discussion about favorite books and their impact.

Click and collect: How books are transferred to Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries

The process of ordering a book online and having it delivered to a library shelf involves multiple steps, including ordering, processing, sorting, and delivery.

Oxford and OpenAI launch collaboration to advance research and education

Libraries are evolving by digitizing collections and collaborating with AI to make knowledge more accessible.

Oxford's Bodleian Library and OpenAI announce new partnership

Libraries are evolving by digitizing collections and collaborating with AI to make knowledge more accessible.

Day in the life of an Oxford University student and musician

A day in the life of an Oxford student balancing academics and music.

William Hague becomes Oxford's 160th Chancellor

The speaker expresses gratitude for being elected as Chancellor of Oxford University and highlights the institution's historical significance and modern achievements.

A day in the life of a Chemistry student at Oxford University

A chemistry student shares a typical day at Wam College, highlighting lectures, labs, and study spaces.

Oxford maths student: My research on predicting how cancer tumours will respond to treatment

Mathematical models are used to optimize cancer treatment schedules to improve patient outcomes by predicting tumor response and adjusting drug administration.

Asking Oxford University students what they would lecture on for 8 hours #OxfordUni

The transcript discusses various topics including classical music, lab-grown meat, poetry in medicine, and gender bias in data interpretation.

Student reflects on a year studying at Oxford University #OxfordUni

The speaker shares their transformative educational experience at Oxford, highlighting the unique language, teaching style, and access to historical manuscripts.

Mathematician Sir Roger Penrose solving a puzzle he made 72 years ago #OxfordUni

A mathematician discusses a complex puzzle he created and shared with peers at Cambridge.

We asked Oxford University students what superpower they would want 🦸 #OxfordUni

People discuss their desired superpowers and reasons for choosing them.

Facts you might not know about Oxford University #OxfordUni

Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire and has a rich history with unique traditions and achievements.

Table poppers and fidget toys explained by an Oxford University mathematician #OxfordUni

The video explores the properties of thin objects, focusing on how they bend and stretch, and their applications in toys like poppets and hopper poppers.

Dinosaur tracking across time

Dinosaur footprints in Oxfordshire provide insights into Jurassic life.