University of Oxford

The University of Oxford, also known as Oxford University or simply Oxford, was a University located in the English town of the same name.

Students

 * Oscar Wilde read Classics there (at Magdalen) in the late 19th century. (PROSE: The Scarlet Empress)
 * Gordon Seavers studied natural science for two years under Professor Sowerden during the later years of the 19th century. (PROSE: The Banquo Legacy)
 * Harriet Derbyshire read physics there in the 1910s. (WEB: Torchwood website)
 * In 1993, Tom Cheynor attended school there and studied under Professor Rafferty. (PROSE: The Dimension Riders)
 * Luke Smith got his A Levels a year ahead of schedule and left to study at Oxford in September 2010. He took K9 with him. (TV: The Nightmare Man)

Although not a student, the Qetesh known as Ruby White constructed a false backstory for her human identity which included a first-class degree in biophysics from Oxford. (TV: Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith)

Teachers

 * In 1898, Sowerden was a professor of natural science. (PROSE: The Banquo Legacy)
 * In 1901, John Lafayette taught linguistics there. (PROSE: Walking to Babylon, AUDIO: Walking to Babylon)
 * In 1906, Alexander Hugh was professor of advanced sciences. (COMIC: Final Sacrifice)
 * In 1911, Marcus Scarman was a fellow and professor of Archaeology at All Souls College. (TV: Pyramids of Mars)
 * In 1993 the Seventh Doctor's friend James Rafferty held the post of Professor of the newly-established department of Extra-Terrestrial Studies. (PROSE: The Dimension Riders)

Behind the scenes

 * Real world Oxford alumni with connections to Doctor Who include Ian Marter, Harold Wilson, Edward Heath and Richard Dawkins. Show producers, such as Russell T Davies, also attended the university.