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Author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster has announced her newest series, Wiska Wildflower.⭐ Best known for her Isadora Moon books, Harriet says that working on the first story set in the "miniature, crystal-punk" world has been an absolute dream. The series is the perfect next step for young people looking to move onto older fiction. Find out more in The Bookseller ➡ https://bit.ly/4iqzaNo OUP Education

We recently conducted research with 2,000 primary and secondary aged children for Oxford Children’s Word of the Year, and 25% suggested artificial intelligence as their word. As part of the research, the children shared first-hand how they use AI in school, what concerns they have and how they would like to see it shape the future. Read on to hear directly from children on their attitudes to AI. #AI #OxfordCWOTY

The latest edition of OUP Digest is out now! Explore how social media is shaping language in our BBC 500 Words report, and our reflections on Oxford Big Read 2024, amongst other stories from across OUP. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss out 💡

Reading for pleasure is at its lowest level since 2019, but recent research from the National Literacy Trust has found that young people have instead found enjoyment in audiobooks and podcasts. With over 40% of children saying that they enjoyed listening vs reading in their free time, audio formats have the potential to support #learning, #wellbeing, and reading engagement.

With over 500,000 words and phrases in the Oxford English Dictionary, how do our team of lexicographers keep up with our ever-changing language? We explored the all-important steps behind how words are added to the OED, and how we ensure global coverage 🌍

As a member of the #PublishersAssociation, Oxford University Press strongly supports their response to the UK government’s Copyright and AI consultation. Last week, we also shared details of our own response, stressing our preference for enforcement of the UK’s copyright framework. We’re committed to helping researchers and educators harness the power of AI, however, research and educational publishing is rooted in the principles of quality and trust. This should be on the basis of continued licensing arrangements, supported by appropriate transparency mechanisms, that provide continuing support for those human creators whose work underpins, and will continue to underpin, #AI technology. More info here: https://bit.ly/3DegCRj

The OUP Choir turns 40 this year! 🎉 Formed in 1985, the choir now rehearse weekly under the expert eye of conductor Benedict Goodall. Both colleagues and their families are welcome to join. Alongside the choir, there are lots of clubs and networks for a range of interests and activities at OUP. Find out about a few more of them below: OhUki - running since 2012, OhUki hold regular ukulele concerts in aid of charity. 🎼 LGBTIAQ+ Network - supporting colleagues globally to feel empowered to be their authentic selves. 🌍 Life's a Stitch - for all things knitting and crochet. 🧵 Music and Drama - founded in 1976, hosting plays, sketch shows and much more. 🎭 For those interested in learning a new language, the French and Spanish societies are an opportunity to practice! And for colleagues who love sports: the running club hold weekly runs or you can join the team at the cricket club.

Submissions for our First Book Prize close next Monday 🏆 An exciting opportunity for Early Career Researchers, the prize offers up to ten winners the chance to publish their first book fully #OpenAccess. Find out more details on how to submit below, ahead of next week's deadline 📆 https://bit.ly/3Wg97Q8

Last week, we celebrated #NationalApprenticeshipWeek with career-focused events and webinars, including an 'Ask the Apprentice' panel. We also held an in-person Apprenticeship Fair, where our colleagues could get some great advice and insights. 💡 We spoke with some of OUP's own apprentices to hear about their experiences. Swipe through to see what they had to say 👉

Recent research from OUP Education has found that children's engagement with maths relies heavily on storytelling and reading. 54% of children claim maths is the hardest subject they study at primary school, whilst 50% would like their parents to explain maths through storytelling.