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Local young artists recognised in the University of Oxford's science-inspired art competition
21 June 2023
Oxford University has announced the winners of Beyond Boundaries, its science-inspired schools’ art competition. Their work will be going on public display at Oxford University Museum of Natural History for all to see, from Friday 30 June – Monday 3 July 2023.
Members of the Medical Sciences Division recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2023
20 June 2023
Professor Sir John Irving Bell, Professor Alison Noble and Dr Parvinder Aley have been recognised and celebrated in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours list.
AI could help detect unregulated sources of air pollution in South Asia, new project shows
16 June 2023
A collaboration between the University of Oxford and Lahore University of Management Sciences has combined the power of artificial intelligence with remote satellite imagery to help tackle the problem of unregulated brick kilns across South Asia. These kilns are a major source of air pollution, a key contributor to climate change, and notorious for people trafficking and modern-day slavery.
Professor Michael Kidd, AO, to start a new role at NDPCHS from July 2023
16 June 2023
Through a strategic partnership with UNSW and the University of Oxford, Prof Michael Kidd, will start in a new joint position in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), focusing upon Global Primary Care and Future Health Systems.
June 2023 - Volunteer Opportunities
13 June 2023
Women diagnosed with early breast cancer today are much less likely to die from the disease than 20 years ago
13 June 2023
The results of this observational study can help clinicians to estimate prognosis for patients diagnosed with breast cancer today.
Leducq-funded transatlantic network set to pioneer new diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
13 June 2023
Professor David Paterson, in collaboration with the UCLA’s Professor Kalyanam Shivkumar, has been awarded a prestigious Leducq International Network of Excellence Program Award of $8 million (£6.3M) to set up a major new transatlantic network linking world leading researchers from the USA and Europe to develop ‘Bioelectronics for neurocardiology diagnosis and therapeutics’.
Beacon Therapeutics spun out by Syncona and Oxford raises £96 million for retinal gene therapy
12 June 2023
Beacon Therapeutics, a pioneering new biotech company, has launched with a mission to restore and improve the vision of patients with retinal diseases. The company is one of the most ambitious spinouts the University has been involved in to date, starting out with an impressive £96 million ($118.5m) in funding, the biggest launch for any company including an Oxford spin-out programme.
Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases
12 June 2023
Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases in Chinese men, including many diseases not previously linked to alcohol, according to a new study by researchers from Nuffield Department of Population Health and Peking University, published in Nature Medicine.
Professor David Hunter appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia
11 June 2023
David Hunter, Richard Doll Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine at Oxford Population Health, has been appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia in the Australian King’s Birthday Honours List.
Oxford Health plays a leading role in £42.7m research effort to find innovative new treatments for mental illness
7 June 2023
Research with the potential to change the lives of millions around the world suffering with mental illness has received a boost with the announcement of £42.7m of government funding.
Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS trial
2 June 2023
An NHS trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer correctly revealed two out of every three cancers in more than 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms, in England or Wales. The test also also correctly identified the original site of cancer in 85% of those cases.
Student Prizes for Biomedical Sciences and Medicine 2022-2023
1 June 2023
Congratulations to all our Biomedical Sciences students and Medicine students who have been awarded prizes during the 2022-2023 academic year.
New study shows quitting smoking can improve mental health
1 June 2023
A new cohort study has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental health disorders, alleviating concerns raised by both clinicians and smokers.
Oxford retains top spot for spinouts
23 May 2023
The University of Oxford has held its position as the leading academic institution in the UK for generating spinout companies, according to a new report by data analyst firm Beauhurst.