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Arts & Culture
March 18, 2026
Totally Jaw-Some! Come Face-to-Face with Some of the Fiercest Predators to Ever Live at the Natural History Museum’s New Exhibition Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep

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.

Arts & Culture
March 17, 2026
Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends

British Theatre Guide describes Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends at Sadler’s Wells as an evening of exceptional artistry, bringing together ballet, tap, and contemporary influences in a…

Higher Education
March 10, 2026
Student Visa Ban Will Shut the Door on Talent

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.

Blavatnik Awards
March 9, 2026
UK Visa Rules Have ‘Negative Impact’, Say Prize-Winning Scientists

The 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK recognize exceptional early-career researchers whose work is advancing discovery across the life sciences, chemistry, and the physical sciences and engineering. An article by Research Professional News reflects on both the significance of the Awards and the wider context in which scientific talent develops. Two of the laureates point to visa-related barriers as a continuing challenge for the UK research sector, noting the effect that cost and complexity can have on attracting and retaining outstanding international researchers. Their perspectives underscore the importance of supporting early-career scientists and fostering an environment in which excellence can flourish.

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