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Opening on 22 May at London’s Natural History Museum, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep invites visitors to explore the underwater world of 200 million years ago through some of the most formidable marine reptiles ever to have lived. Timed for the half-term holidays, the exhibition combines major specimens from the Museum’s palaeontology collection with interactive experiences that bring prehistoric ocean life vividly into view. Visitors will encounter creatures, including mosasaurs and plesiosaurs, alongside hands-on elements that make the science accessible for children and families. The exhibition also connects these ancient predators to wider questions about adaptation, extinction, and biodiversity, showing how top predators help sustain healthy ecosystems. Through film, touchable fossils and casts, and current scientific research, it offers an engaging introduction to the prehistoric oceans and the scientific discoveries they continue to inspire. Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation.
The Natural History Museum’s new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep, will make its European debut on 22 May 2026, inviting visitors to explore the underwater world of 200 million years ago through marine reptile fossils, interactive displays, and hands-on experiences. The exhibition brings audiences face to face with prehistoric ocean predators including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs, while also highlighting the broader ecosystems in which they lived. Drawing on the Museum’s palaeontology collections and scientific expertise, the show connects deep-time discovery with present-day understanding of how ecosystems change and why top predators matter to ocean health. Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation.
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In a recent letter published by The Guardian, Professor Ngaire Woods, founding dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, warned that the UK government’s decision to halt study visas for students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan risks excluding future leaders whose experience and expertise are vital to their communities and to the wider world. She argues that universities play an important role in equipping talented students to address complex public challenges and that international learning strengthens both institutions and societies. The letter highlights graduates who have gone on to contribute in fields including girls’ education, public health, and independent journalism, underscoring the broader civic value of access to higher education.
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