We’re delighted that Taoiseach Micheál Martin will deliver the annual Romanes Lecture tomorrow at University of Oxford. The lecture is given each year by a public figure in the arts, science or literature. Find out more and watch 👇

You can find more advice on managing stress here⬇️
nhs.uk/mental-health/…

Talk to someone🗣

Having a good social support system is one of the best defences against stress.

Talking to someone can not only help relieve stress itself - you'd be surprised at how often people will try to help you out!

#StressAwarenessDay

Change the image in your mind 📷

Try replacing the worry in your mind with a positive mental image.

Either envision a good outcome from the stressful situation or even just a comforting thought like your favourite type of weather.

#StressAwarenessDay

Our Oxford Word of the Week from Faculty of English's Prof Simon Horobin:

Struthonian: Tending to hide one's head in the sand, like an ostrich.

#OxfordWOTW

The The Rockefeller Foundation announces $3 million in new funding to strengthen pandemic surveillance and response innovation co-developed by Oxford biologists.

More info ⬇️
ox.ac.uk/news/2022-11-0…

Wishing everyone who is #ApplyingToOxford lots of good luck in their admissions tests tomorrow! 🤞
Everything that students need to prepare for their test is available on our website. Videos, past papers and advice on each test are at ox.ac.uk/tests

Feeding the future study (Feeding the future study (FEED)) is an online study that was set up to investigate contemporary plant-based diets in UK adults, and the motivations and personal characteristics associated with choosing these diets.

Take part in their survey ⬇
ceu.ox.ac.uk/research/feedi…

Vegetarian and vegan diets can bring many benefits to people and the planet, but the evidence suggests that those who may be at risk from certain conditions should pay particular attention to their nutrient intake.

🌱🧵[10/10] #WorldVeganDay

ENVIRONMENT | A predominantly plant-based diet can lead to improved nutrient levels, reduce premature deaths by more than 20%, and lower greenhouse gas emissions globally. 🌍

Read more ⬇🧵[9/10] #WorldVeganDay
ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/balanced-…

BONES | Studies shows that vegans had a higher risk of fractures anywhere in the body compared with meat eaters.

This is thought to be due to having a lower BMI and lower intakes of both calcium and protein in the diet. ⬇🧵 [8/10] #WorldVeganDay
ceu.ox.ac.uk/news/results-s…