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Oxford student wins place on top New York University PhD
Oliver Taylor, an undergraduate at Christ Church studying Mathematics and Philosophy, will begin doctoral studies in Philosophy at New York University.
Christ Church describes the offer as an ‘incredible achievement’ and notes that NYU’s Philosophy department is considered one of the best in the world, alongside Oxford.
In a Facebook post, the college said: “We’re delighted to celebrate the success of Christ Church undergraduate Oliver Taylor (Mathematics and Philosophy), who’s been offered – and has accepted – a fully funded PhD place at New York University.
“This is an incredible achievement – and well deserved.
“Oliver has been a very active part of the undergraduate Philosophy community at Oxford and has helped organise colloquia.”
NYU’s PhD programme is described as exceptionally competitive.