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Oxford Internet Institute
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The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) is a multidisciplinary research and teaching dept at University of Oxford, dedicated to the social science of the Internet.
Aug 12, 2025 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
We are deeply saddened to report the death of Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley CH, DBE, OBE – visionary IT entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founding donor of the Oxford Internet Institute. Her journey from refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist was extraordinary. 1/5 Image Arriving in Britain aged five on the Kindertransport, Dame Stephanie’s early refugee experience made her determined to live ‘a life worth saving’. She became a pioneer in computing, creating flexible, well-paid roles for women in tech when opportunities were scarce. 2/5