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New research from Oxford University Press shows how children take life lessons from books

Our new research shows how children believe that reading helps shape how they treat others and navigate real-life situations.

16 July 2026

2 min read

Language and Literacy

What’s new in the Oxford English Dictionary? June 2026 update

Discover just some of the highlights from the June 2026 update to the Oxford English Dictionary.

2 July 2026

2 min read

Assessment Language and Literacy

Oxford Test of English recognized across Vietnam

We are proud that the Oxford Test of English has been recognized for use across Vietnam's education system.

23 June 2026

2 min read

Charitable Activity Language and Literacy Partnerships

Road to Literacy campaign reaches 2,010 South African schools

The AVBOB Road to Literacy campaign will deliver 2,010 mobile trolleys to schools in 2026 - our biggest year yet.

28 May 2026

3 min read

Language and Literacy

10 highlights from the March 2026 Oxford English Dictionary update

Discover just some of the highlights from the March 2026 update to the Oxford English Dictionary.

13 April 2026

2 min read

Education Language and Literacy

Championing reading and creativity through the Oxford Big Read 2025

The Oxford Big Read 2025 international competition celebrated the power of reading, creativity, and collaboration.

2 April 2026

3 min read

Assessment Language and Literacy Research

Launching the Oxford Test of English Learner Corpora competition

The Oxford Test of English Learner Corpora is a rich linguistic resource, with a new competition announced for researchers.

18 February 2026

2 min read

Assessment Language and Literacy Partnerships Research

Why are universities rethinking English language assessment?

Our new whitepaper examines how traditional English testing often fails to reflect skills students need for academic and professional success.

17 February 2026

2 min read

Education Language and Literacy

Peace named Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025

Young people from across the UK have voted for peace as the Oxford Children's Word of the Year for 2025.

21 January 2026

4 min read

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