Dr Lola Salem, a 33-year-old lecturer in French and music at Oriel College, University of Oxford, has pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing indecent images of children.
She denied one count of possessing three Category B images, described as the second most serious type, between May 2021 and February 2023. Dr Salem also pleaded not guilty to possessing one Category C image between April 2021 and February 2023.
Oriel College stated it was informed of serious charges against an employee in June 2026, leading to the employee's suspension pending legal proceedings. Dr Salem is scheduled to stand trial at Oxford Crown Court in March 2028.