Dr Elizabeth Frood in BBC Inside Out South Mini-Documentary

In 2015, Dr Elizabeth Frood, Associate Professor of Egyptology, contracted sepsis and lost her legs, use of her hands and part of her hearing. On Monday 15 October at 7.30pm, a BBC Inside Out South mini-documentary looked at her first journey back to Luxor post-infection. The mini-documentary is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer here.

Marilyn Booth and Jokha Alharthi win the Man Booker International Prize 2019

Celestial Bodies, written by Jokha Alharthi and translated by Marilyn Booth from Arabic, was announced as the winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2019 on Tuesday 21 May.

Tibetan Language Summer School

The Tibetan Language Summer School is a unique chance to experience Tibetan culture through its language at Oxford University.

Emine Cakir wins two awards at the Students’ Union Teaching Awards

The Faculty of Oriental Studies would like to congratulate Emine Cakir, who won the Outstanding Tutor and Exceptional Feedback awards.

Lingyin Graduate Scholarship in Buddhist Studies

The Faculty of Oriental Studies is pleased to offer, beginning in Michaelmas Term 2019, up to three graduate scholarships for £8000 for Master’s or DPhil students whose study or research focuses on Buddhist Studies.

Professor Marilyn Booth shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2019

Professor Marilyn Booth has been shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2019 for her translation of ‘Celestial Bodies’ by Jokha Alharthi.

Professor Bjarke Frellesvig elected Fellow of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters

The Faculty of Oriental Studies would like to congratulate Professor Bjarke Frellesvig.

Oxford Korean Poetry Translation Prize

The winners of the first Oxford Korean Poetry Translation Prize have been announced.

Student bursary available for travel abroad

The University is offering a student bursary for travel abroad.
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