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I’m delighted to see the recent launch of the Oxford Test of English (Oxford University Press English Language Teaching) whitepaper with Times Higher Education as we continue to support English language learners worldwide at OUP.   This research explores how English proficiency testing must evolve to reflect today’s learning landscape and considers an important question: Can traditional one-size-fits-all tests still capture the real-world skills students need to succeed beyond the classroom?    You can read the full whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/ePWyN2kg

A shoutout to the brilliant teams at OUP and the Imperial War Museums who welcomed over 80 students for the first ever Oxford Revise Aim High study day! This new initiative aims to boost GCSE success through immersive learning experiences and expert led teaching. Historians Ellen Longley and Richard McFahn took the students through the Oxford Revise History revision guide covering the inter-war years. They also learned techniques for revising inspired by the cognitive science principles at the heart of our guides. #OxfordRevise OUP Education

At OUP, we are proud to support the National Year of Reading. We believe reading is transformative – fuelling curiosity in young people, supporting learning and wellbeing, and opening doors to opportunity. The most recent edition of the OUP Digest explores why research into how children use language is so important: https://lnkd.in/ehWBE5Je   However, our commitment to reading goes beyond the UK. In this article, colleagues have shared their personal reflections about what reading means to them: https://lnkd.in/e5Xn99_H

Why are universities rethinking traditional language assessments? The landscape of English‑language proficiency testing is undergoing a major transformation - and universities worldwide are rethinking what effective assessment really looks like. Drawing on a global survey from the Oxford Test of English across 6 regions, our new whitepaper, in partnership with Times Higher Education, reveals: 👉 A trend to move away from one‑size‑fits‑all tests 👉 The rise of integrated, authentic, real‑world assessment tasks 👉 Impact of AI on validity, security and skill requirements 👉 Why institutions want hybrid evidence models, not a single test score 👉 The shifting meaning of English proficiency in a digital‑first world From critical thinking to digital communication and interactional competence, universities are demanding assessments that measure what truly matters for success. 📄 Download the full whitepaper 👉 https://oxelt.gl/4rPfDus #HigherEducation #EnglishProficiency #OxfordTestOfEnglish

Exciting news from OUP East Africa. 🎉 On 22 January, Kenya’s Education Cabinet Secretary Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, officially flagged off the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) curriculum approved senior schoolbooks for nationwide distribution. In this national rollout, OUP East Africa will supply approved titles across six learning areas that will shape teaching and learning across the country as the first cohort of learners begins the new Competency‑Based Curriculum. #curriculum #education #publishing

Design Executive, Alicia Perkins, talks about her journey from illustration into publishing and brand design at OUP in this recent Q&A with Creative Careers Club. As she puts it, “Careers evolve through exploration, chance opportunities, and saying yes to things that challenge you. Often the role that becomes the perfect fit is one you didn’t even know existed.” Read the full interview here ➡️: https://bit.ly/4kD0MRC #WorkinginPublishing #CreativeCareers #NAW2026

In this month's OUP Digest, we reflect on why our research on children's word choice and their awareness of language is so important with Caroline McCourt, Head of Events, PR, and Community Marketing in UK Education. Also in this edition: discover which Korean words were recently added into the Oxford English Dictionary, and Professor William Whyte shares his thoughts on joining the ODNB as General Editor in The Times. #OxfordCWOTY #GoAllIn2026 #OED #ODNB

We’re proud to share that Phoenix Brothers has been selected for inclusion in EmpathyLab's 2026 Read for Empathy collection! Congratulations to the wonderful Sita Brahmachari, and to all those included in this year’s collection! Each year, this landmark collection brings together the best of diverse children’s literature through which young people can connect with themselves, others, and the world. Phoenix Brothers follows Amir, a young unaccompanied refugee who has just arrived in England. Along with his friend Mo, he is rebuilding his life, while dealing with the events of his past. Can Amir find his voice and reclaim his story? Phoenix Brothers is one of seven titles in our accessible Super-Readable Rollercoasters series. Each book in the series has been written to build confidence and develop a love of reading among less-confident KS3 readers. Explore the 2026 Read for Empathy collection: https://lnkd.in/enV4R47G #ReadForEmpathy #TeamEnglish #KS3English

Here's a short video in which I discuss the background to my latest book, HOW TO THINK ABOUT AI: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED (published by Oxford University Press) - https://lnkd.in/eTqHWz6n