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Blog: Warneford Park a critical turning point for brain and mental health research

After plans to redevelop the Warneford Hosoital site were submitted to Oxford City Council, Head of the Department of Psychiatry Professor Belinda Lennox outlines how having modern research and hospital facilities is critical for advancing research and supporting patients.

Major new initiative for type 1 diabetes research

The University of Oxford has received a £10 million donation from the Bukhman Foundation to establish the Bukhman Centre for Research Excellence in Type 1 Diabetes, alongside new academic posts and scholarships.

It's beginning to look a lot like Gutmas!

Congratulations to Vy Wien Lai, whose image was chosen for 1st place in the UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) and Medical Research Foundation (MRF)2025 Festive Science Image Competition

Dr Joanna Crocker appointed Chief Scientific Advisor to help tackle health inequalities in Oxfordshire

Dr Joanna Crocker, a Senior Researcher in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, has been appointed Chief Scientific Advisor to lead community-engaged research tackling health inequalities in Oxfordshire

Rise in high blood pressure among children shown in new global study completed during Oxford sabbatical

A new international study, undertaken while senior author Professor Igor Rudan was on a sabbatical in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, has brought together data from around the world to understand how common high blood pressure is in children and teenagers.

Primary Care Clinical Trials unit partners with Boots to recruit patients where they now seek care

A Boots pharmacy in Durham is recruiting patients to the DURATION trial, testing whether community pharmacies can support clinical research following the NHS Pharmacy First rollout. The pilot could reshape how primary care trials adapt to changing patient pathways.

Creative arts therapies are effective treatment options for PTSD in young people globally

Music, dance, art, drama, and poetry therapies are effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents across the globe, according to new research from the University of Oxford.

OpenSAFELY team awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education

Oxford’s OpenSAFELY team wins the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for revolutionising secure NHS data research, protecting patient privacy while unlocking life-saving health insights.

Bridging the gap between epilepsy and mental health

A more holistic approach is urgently needed to treat people with epilepsy and co-occurring mental health disorders, according to a new paper.

Unequal access to early pregnancy scans delays detection of serious conditions

Early screening resulted in earlier detection for 40% of anomalies, including heart and limb issues. Researchers from the University of Oxford, together with colleagues from the NHS and other partners, have published the first population-level study linking first-trimester ultrasound practice with early detection rates for serious congenital anomalies.

Battle in the Gut at IF Oxford 2025

In October 2025, researchers from the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit led activities on researching gut bacteria at Oxford Science + Ideas Festival.

New analysis highlights urgent need to close global gaps in genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance

A major new study led by the University of Oxford and global partners has exposed significant global blind spots in genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that large parts of the world lack the data needed to track and respond to emerging threats.

New report highlights major advances that could transform outcomes for people with chronic kidney disease

Researchers at the Nuffield Department of Population Health have produced a comprehensive new report outlining how a series of recent breakthroughs in treatment and early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) have markedly improved outcomes for more than 850 million people living with CKD worldwide. The “Seminar”, a clinically focused overview for the generalist, is published in The Lancet.

Innovative brain health clinic has now assessed 500 patients and improved accuracy of dementia diagnosis

One of the UK’s first Brain Health Clinics is marking two major milestones as it celebrates five years since it launched and more than 500 patients using its services.

Professor Sarah Blagden shares cutting-edge precision prevention research at Oxford in new Channel 4 Documentary

Over the past year, Professor Blagden has been filming for Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures, a new three-part documentary series from Channel 4 which follows three scientists on the front lines of cancer research across the UK.

Study finds no increased safety risk for obese patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery

Higher body mass index (BMI) is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according to a new study by Epaminondas Markos Valsamis from NDORMS, University of Oxford.

Professor Rose McGready recognised for transformative work to improve healthcare for Thai-Myanmar border communities

Professor Rose McGready, Deputy Director of the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU), part of the MORU Tropical Health Network within Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine, has been honoured with the 2026 ACT Australian of the Year Award.

Women in Clinical Neurosciences (WICN) event reflects on pilot mentorship programme

An exciting research culture event on 17 October 2025 highlighted an ongoing pilot mentorship programme in the department, developed and led by the WICN group.

New study investigates cause of repetitive negative thoughts

Repetitive negative thoughts will be investigated using a range of cutting-edge brain science techniques as part of a new study led by the University of Oxford and funded by Wellcome.

Sir Paul Nurse officially opens the Life and Mind building

The Life and Mind building, a £200 million world-class teaching and research facility, has been officially opened by Sir Paul Nurse, Principal Group Leader, The Francis Crick Institute, President Elect of the Royal Society, and 2001 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

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