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10 Prime Ministers Who Studied at Oxford
The University of Oxford has educated no fewer than 27 British Prime Ministers – out of a startling total of 75. Beyond even that, there are additional Prime Ministers who didn’t study at Oxford, but who are strongly associated with the city. The most notable example is Winston Churchill, who didn’t go to university at...
8 Memorable Quotes about Oxford
Over the centuries, countless writers have been inspired to try to capture the essence of Oxford in poetry and in prose. In this article, we’ve looked at a variety of memorable and evocative quotations about the wonderful city and university of Oxford. 1. “That sweet city with her dreaming spires/ She needs not June for ...
8 Vital Tips for First-Time Leaders
One little-noted reality of advancing in school is that you are likely to be called upon, increasingly, to take on positions of responsibility and leadership. Yet leadership skills are very rarely taught as part of a school curriculum. At ORA, we teach leadership as a stand-alone course for students aged 13-15 and 16-18, and as ...
8 Creative Writing Challenges to Fire Your Imagination
Do you want to hone your creative writing skills? Then you probably already know that the key to scintillating dialogue, brilliant prose and beautiful poetry is many long hours of practice. Like any skill from playing the violin to running marathons, the more time you put into practising your writing, the better it will become ...
10 Remarkable Oxford Lecturers of the Past and the Present
One of the best things about studying at Oxford is the remarkable people you could have the opportunity to be taught by.
6 Ways to Choose Where to Study This Summer
There are lots of things to consider when choosing a summer school; whereabouts you’d like to study is a good place to start.
10 Nobel Prize Winners of Oxford and Cambridge
Both Oxford and Cambridge are known for their Nobel laureates, who span a huge range of fields and accomplishments.
Why School Students Benefit Hugely from Playing in an Orchestra
Competition for university places and jobs is fiercer than ever, and it’s getting increasingly difficult to stand out from the crowd. Giving your university application or CV an edge over other candidates may mean taking on extra qualifications, such as an Extended Project Qualification or additional A-levels, or it might mean gaining work experience in ...
Glamorous Parties, Exclusive Activities and other Top-Notch Treats at Oxford Royale Summer Schools
You may have noticed that here at Oxford Royale Summer Schools, we take academic work very seriously. We encourage the highest academic standards from our students, and the primary focus of all our courses is on helping brilliant students become even more brilliant in preparation for a successful university application and career. But we’re not ...