Springboard
Discover your new favourite topic with our Springboard videos, bringing you cutting-edge research from Oxford's graduate students.
These videos are intended for school pupils in Years 11, 12 and 13. Each offers an introduction to a new topic, plus lots of activities and further resources to explore. When you click on a topic, we'll ask you a few questions and then play the video you've chosen.
Historical Humanities
From understanding historical theory to carrying out your own investigations, discover more about how our researchers approach historical humanities. Undergraduate courses at Oxford include Archaeology & Anthropology, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Classics, History, History of Art and Oriental Studies.
Languages & Literature
From reading ancient languages to speaking and understanding modern ones, discover how our researchers approach the world of language and literature. Undergraduate courses at Oxford include English Language & Literature, Classics, European & Middle Eastern Languages, Modern Languages, Oriental Studies and Psychology, Philosophy & Linguistics.
Medicine
From the science behind medicine to its ethics and messaging, discover how our researchers approach the medical sciences. Undergraduate courses at Oxford include Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Experimental Psychology, Human Sciences and Medicine.
The Natural World
From bees and bacteria to droughts and geology, discover more about how our researchers approach life on Earth. Undergraduate courses at Oxford include Archaeology & Anthropology, Biology, Earth Sciences, Geography and Human Sciences.
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
From engineering to mathematical proof, discover how our researchers approach the physical and mathematical sciences. Undergraduate courses at Oxford include Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering Science, Materials Science, Mathematics and Physics.
Social & Philosophical Questions
From philosophy and politics to law and economics, discover how our researchers approach the social sciences. Undergraduate courses at Oxford include Archaeology & Anthropology, Economics & Management, History & Politics, Law, PPE, Theology & Religion and Philosophy joint honours courses.