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Number 1 for the 15th consecutive year
22 January 2026
The University of Oxford has been ranked first in the world by Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for Medicine and Health, making it the 15th consecutive year for Oxford to lead in the medical sciences.
Oxford launches AI Cancer Scientist to accelerate cancer vaccine discovery
20 January 2026
The University of Oxford has launched the AI Cancer Scientist, a first-of-its-kind research project exploring whether a closed loop system using artificial intelligence and automation can significantly speed up the early stages of cancer vaccine discovery, supported by funding from the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA).
Study suggests blood pressure care after giving birth could protect brain health
19 January 2026
Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may be able to protect their long term brain health through better blood pressure management soon after giving birth, according to a new study by Oxford researchers.
New study highlights global impact of Oxford’s graduate global surgery course
15 January 2026
Oxford University Global Surgery Group has published a new paper in Global Surgical Education (Springer Nature), showcasing the impact and global reach of its Global Surgery Short Course. Titled ‘Perspectives and impact of a graduate global surgery course’, the paper offers valuable insights into the course’s role in shaping careers and advancing surgical care worldwide.
What determines the fate of a T cell?
14 January 2026
Research led by Dr Mariana Borsa at the Kennedy Institute has found that a cellular housekeeping mechanism called autophagy plays a major role in ensuring that T cells generate diverse progenies upon cell division. The findings, published in Nature Cell Biology, could help boost vaccine response in older adults.