Nuffield Department of Population Health researchers nominated for child and adolescent mental health award
9 October 2025
Professor Mara Violato and Dr Shuye Yu from the Health Economics Research Centre are part of a multidisciplinary study team that has been nominated for a prestigious Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) award.
Study finds tailored exercise programme feasible for adults over 80 with osteoarthritis
9 October 2025
A new Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) study has found that a tailored exercise programme for people aged 80 years and older with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and other long term health conditions is both practical and acceptable, paving the way for a large clinical trial.
Oxford named best university in the world for a record tenth consecutive year
9 October 2025
Oxford University has been world number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017 - the longest time any university has held the position in the 21 annual editions of the rankings.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing patterns in England raise concerns about overtesting
9 October 2025
Study of 10 million men finds many are having prostate cancer tests more frequently than recommended. Research published in The BMJ reveals significant variations in PSA testing across England, raising concerns about overtesting.
Nuffield Department of Medicine scientists receive funding for children’s cancer vaccine development
7 October 2025
A new partnership between Alice’s Arc, the Centre for Immuno-Oncology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine and the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology will pioneer the development of a bespoke mRNA vaccine to improve treatment outcomes for children with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer.
International study reveals brain connectivity clues to treatment-resistant psychosis
7 October 2025
A major study has uncovered vital insights into the brain changes linked to treatment-resistant psychosis, offering fresh hope for earlier diagnosis and more targeted care.
NeuroMetrology Lab advance Parkinson’s Disease research with the Opal® Wearable Sensor System
6 October 2025
A partnership with Clario focuses on advancing the use of wearable sensors to enable more precise measurement of motor symptoms and disease progression in Parkinson's.
The Nuffield Dept.of Women's & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) Announces Two New MSc Programmes in Global Women’s Health and Reproductive Genetics
5 October 2025
The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health is pleased to announce that applications are now open for two new postgraduate taught courses, commencing in Michaelmas Term 2026. Both courses further strengthen our department’s commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in reproductive and women’s health worldwide.
New study finds link between mild COVID-19 disease and certain T cell responses
3 October 2025
The study, led by researchers at the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit and the CAMS Oxford Institute (NDM), found that dominant T cell responses found in many individuals 4 years after infection are associated with mild COVID-19 disease, and likely play important protective roles in subsequent viral infection events.
Neurodiversity takes centre stage at Oxford’s first conference
2 October 2025
Oxford’s first Neurodiversity Conference brought together clinicians, researchers, local organisations members of the public and the neurodivergent community to discuss current and future research and areas for potential collaboration.
Oxford and Cayetano win Wellcome Discovery Award to transform care for Chronic Mountain Sickness
1 October 2025
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) in Lima, Peru and the University of Oxford have secured a prestigious Discovery Award worth $3.1 million to launch a four-year programme aimed at improving treatment for Chronic Mountain Sickness (CMS)—a debilitating, neglected condition affecting high-altitude populations.
New partnership aims to tackle antibiotic overuse in African children’s hospitals
1 October 2025
PediSEP-1, a new study funded by the EDCTP3 Horizon programme, has launched to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in African hospitals. The initiative introduces a risk-differentiated care approach identifying low-risk children who can be safely discharged early with minimal or no antibiotics supported by targeted parental education and ‘virtual ward’ follow up by phone. The project seeks to reduce antibiotic overuse and AMR transmission, and increase system efficiency
A new paradigm of pancreatic islet adaptations in pregnancy
1 October 2025
University of Oxford researchers have uncovered surprising new insights into how the pancreas adapts during pregnancy to meet the body’s increased demand for insulin. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, challenge long-standing assumptions based on animal studies and highlight key differences between human and mouse biology.
How can we keep GPs in the job? New review points to relationships, meaning, and learning
1 October 2025
New research shows GP retention depends on how services are organised, not just individual resilience. Meaningful work, strong relationships, and learning cultures help GPs stay in post and deliver better patient care.
Oxford Medical School hosts Palestinian students through OxPal Initiative
26 September 2025
The University of Oxford's Primary Care undergraduate medical education team has successfully hosted another group of Palestinian medical students as part of the innovative OxPal project, reinforcing the university's commitment to international medical education collaboration.
Oxford University to accelerate type 1 diabetes research and care with £10 million gift
25 September 2025
The University of Oxford has announced a gift of £10 million from the Bukhman Foundation to support ground-breaking research into type 1 diabetes (T1D). This generous funding will establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes, as well as create new academic posts and scholarships, helping to accelerate progress towards better treatments and ultimately a cure.
Oxford University researchers pioneer new breathing test to detect lung disease earlier
25 September 2025
A new project led by Oxford University aims to develop a novel breathing test that could detect asthma and COPD earlier, more accurately, and closer to home - reducing pressure on the NHS and improving outcomes for patients.
Any level of alcohol consumption increases risk of dementia
24 September 2025
Any amount of alcohol consumption may increase risk of dementia, according to the most comprehensive study of alcohol consumption and dementia risk to date.
No evidence that Paracetamol use in pregnancy causes Autism Spectrum Disorder
23 September 2025
Current evidence does not support a causal link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder. A 2025 review of pivotal studies concluded that in-utero exposure to paracetamol is unlikely to confer a clinically important increased risk of ASD, and clinical guidelines on treating pain and fever in pregnancy should not change. Untreated pain and fever can harm both mother and fetus; when needed, paracetamol remains the recommended option.
New study find treatment for Chagas disease is excessive
23 September 2025
A new study has found the current recommended treatment for Chagas disease could be given over a substantially shorter time period and still be as effective.