The Home of Big Questions
Oxplore is an engaging digital resource from the University of Oxford. As the ‘Home of Big Questions’, it aims to challenge those from 11 to 18 years with debates and ideas that go beyond what is covered in the classroom. Big questions tackle complex ideas across a wide range of subjects and reflect the kind of critical thinking students undertake at university. Our goal is to raise aspirations, promote broader thinking and encourage intellectual curiosity, so everything you see is underpinned by the latest discoveries and research from the University of Oxford.
Join our Community
Oxplore is more than just a website. Throughout the school year we host live streamed events featuring exciting guest speakers, quizzes and thought-provoking Q & A’s. We also run regular Big Question competitions with suitably big prizes, so keep your eyes peeled for these on social media. Find us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and YouTube - we love it when you get in touch!
Thought of a Big Question?
Don’t keep it to yourself! Pretty much everything you see – from our name and design to the questions you can explore has been shaped by our users. If you’ve got a Big Question that you’d like us to tackle, send us an email at [email protected]
Teachers, Parents and Guardians
Go to oxplore.ox.ac.uk for free resources just for you.
Or download our Big Question activity sheets that accompany some of our most popular content by clicking the button below.