Bodleian Libraries News
Browse news and stories about Bodleian Libraries – the historic and world-renowned network of research libraries at the University of Oxford, housing millions of printed and manuscript works across multiple sites.
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Bodleian Libraries exhibition explores humanity’s enduring relationship with birds
The Bodleian Libraries’ Wonder of Birds exhibition explores art, science and culture through the lens of avian life. Featuring rare archives, manuscripts and immersive sound, it invites visitors to reflect on both the beauty of birds and their decline.
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Oxford University convenes Oxfordshire cultural leaders to strengthen leadership
Oxford University has convened senior cultural leaders from across Oxfordshire in a special edition of its Oxford Cultural Leaders programme, strengthening leadership capacity and collaboration while building a shared vision for the county’s cultural future.
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Oxford University unveils Catalysts portrait series honouring global research leaders
The Bodleian Libraries and British Journal of Photography have unveiled Catalysts, a portrait series honouring Oxford researchers whose work is shaping global health, climate action, education, and social justice.
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The Camera Helps: A Definitive Retrospective of the Work of Paddy Summerfield
The Bodleian Libraries host The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield, showcasing his archive and legacy in Oxford.
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Paddy Summerfield’s first photography retrospective opens at the Bodleian
The Bodleian Libraries will present The Camera Helps, a retrospective of photographer Paddy Summerfield from 11 October to 30 November 2025. The exhibition will highlight published and unseen works, capturing his deeply personal explorations of family, memory, and Oxford life.
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New exhibition at the Weston Library explores divination across times and cultures
From astrology and palm reading to weather and public health forecasting, the exhibition will demonstrate the ubiquity of divination practices and humanity’s universal desire to tame uncertainty, diagnose present problems, and predict future outcomes.
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New exhibition at Weston Library explores the importance of books as gifts
Presented by the Bodleian Libraries, the exhibition displays items from the Bodleian’s rich collections, encompassing everything from ancient myth to contemporary stories, illustrating how gift-giving and writing have always been intertwined.
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New exhibition opens to mark centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb
In celebration of 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of this young king, the Bodleian Libraries are pleased to announce a special exhibition covering this momentous event in Egypt’s history with fresh eyes.
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Bodleian Library – Old Library
Bodleian Library – Old Library Opened in 1602 at the heart of Oxford’s historic University, the Bodleian Library is one of the worlds oldest libraries and has been used as a working library belonging to the University of Oxford for over 400 years. It incorporated an earlier library built by the University in the 15th…