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Women’s reproductive health linked to risk of heart disease and stroke
Research
16 January 2018
Girls who start their periods before they turn 12 are at greater risk of developing heart disease and stroke in later life, according to a new study of nearly 300,000 women in the UK by The George Institute for Global Health at the University of Oxford.
War in Ukraine has escalated HIV spread in the country
Research
16 January 2018
Conflict in Ukraine has increased the risk of HIV outbreaks throughout the country as displaced HIV-infected people move from war-affected regions to areas with higher risk of transmission, according to analysis by scientists.
Flu vaccine spinout secures a further £20m in funding
Innovation
15 January 2018
Vaccitech, an Oxford University spinout company developing a universal flu vaccine, among other vaccine-related products, has secured £20 million in Series A financing.
Genetic test predicts men’s risk of developing prostate cancer
Research
11 January 2018
Predictive genetic tool developed to better inform men whether and when to take PSA blood test.
New five year research and development partnership announced
Innovation Research
10 January 2018
The University of Oxford, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Patient experience healthcare company Oneview Healthcare have signed a research and development (R&D) agreement for clinical pathways, following the success of a Prostate Cancer Pathway pilot.
Finding the tipping point for sleep
Research
8 January 2018
Sleep is essential for many aspects of normal life, but how we actually fall asleep remains a mystery.
Top Oxford cancer specialist retires from clinical work
General
8 January 2018
One of Oxford's leading breast cancer specialists is stepping down from clinical work, after working in the city for nearly 30 years, but will continue his research activities, which have seen big advances in recent years.
Winners of Innovation Photography competition announced
Awards and Appointments Innovation
3 January 2018
The results of the University's Innovation Photography competition have been announced, with two winners from the Medical Sciences Division.
Oxford University launches exciting new PGCert in patient safety
General
3 January 2018
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences has announced the launch of a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Patient Safety. It brings together experts in human factors, quality improvement, leadership and education to deliver an exciting series of modules to support the current safety challenges in our healthcare settings.
New Year's Honours 2018
Awards and Appointments General
3 January 2018
Members of the University have been recognised in the New Year's Honours list for 2018, including scientists from across the Medical Sciences Division.
University of Oxford creates a new Chair and Fellows in Clinical Therapeutics
19 December 2017
The University of Oxford and St Hilda's College are delighted to announce the creation of a new Chair of Clinical Therapeutics thanks to initial, generous, philanthropic support from Professor John Climax. The donation was confirmed at a signing ceremony on Friday 15th December 2017.
A scientist’s week in Westminster
General
19 December 2017
Professor Peter Magill, Deputy Director of the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford, gives his account of a week of science and policy in Westminster as he began his participation in The Royal Society’s Pairing Scheme.
The iceberg model of self-harm
Research
14 December 2017
Researchers have created a model of self-harm that shows high levels of the problem in the community, especially in young girls, and the need for school-based prevention measures.
Nepali Pilgrims to Gosaikunda Film
General
14 December 2017
The Himalayan Rescue Association, OUCRU Public Engagement and Media for Development work with the pilgrim community in Nepal to create a public health film
Wide-ranging new research partnership with Berlin universities
Research
12 December 2017
Oxford is teaming up with four Berlin institutions, the Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, creating a new partnership which will open up exciting new initiatives across all academic disciplines.
LAB282 celebrates a year of impact in Oxford
Innovation
12 December 2017
The £13m drug discovery partnership between Oxford University, Oxford Sciences Innovation and Evotec supported 12 new projects in first year of operation.
Scanning Santa
General Research
11 December 2017
Scientists at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) were intrigued by the results of the brain scans of one recent visitor. With his luxuriant white beard and dashing red suit, the elderly, somewhat rotund Volunteer X looked pretty ‘normal’ on the surface, but the testing revealed something altogether startling!
Study highlights the importance of continuing medication in pregnancy
Research
8 December 2017
Pregnant women and those who are planning pregnancy should not discontinue their medication without consulting a specialist, says a major new report from researchers at the University of Oxford.