Monthly Archives: March 2016

Andy Warhol Exhibition Takeover

By Abbey Ellis Over 100 students from the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes packed the Ashmolean on 8 March 2016 for a special viewing of the current Andy Warhol exhibition, organized by the Museum’s Public Engagement Officer and the … Continue reading

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If Ancient Egypt had Instagram…

By Luke Pepera Today, in what has often been called the ‘social media age’, self-presentation (whether for one’s Facebook, Instagram, and/or Tinder profiles) has never been so important. Or has it? In Hierakonpolis, Egypt, archaeologists have discovered many magnificent cosmetic … Continue reading

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The Student Creative Board Goes Potty!

By Abbey Ellis On February 9th, the Student Creative Board welcomed 28 eager participants to the Ashmolean for a clay workshop. Master potter Charlie Clarke from Little Earthquake Pots was on hand to guide students through the process of making … Continue reading

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JOIN THE ASHMOLEAN’S STUDENT CREATIVE BOARD!

What we do: • LiveFriday event planning: the Board runs a stall or activity at each Ashmolean LiveFriday event, aiming to engage an audience of students with the museum collections. As a Board Member, you will be part of the … Continue reading

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