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Prof Sten Eirik W. Jacobsen elected as EMBO member
Awards and Appointments General
11 June 2019
Many congratulations to Professor Jacobsen from MRC Molecular Haematology Unit and Radcliffe Department of Medicine, for this distinction, which recognises his research unravelling the haematopoietic roadmap.
Oxford academics recognised in 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Awards and Appointments General
10 June 2019
The pioneering work of members of the University has been recognised in The Queen's Birthday Honours List.
MSD Business Development team shortlisted in 2019 Knowledge Exchange Awards
Awards and Appointments General Innovation
29 May 2019
The MSD Business Development & Partnering team have been shortlisted in the PraxisAuril and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) 2019 Knowledge Exchange Awards, in the category of 'Knowledge Exchange Team of the Year'.
State-school teacher wins award after being nominated by Medicine student
Awards and Appointments General
9 May 2019
Kaveeta Malhi, a first-year Oxford student studying Medicine nominated her former school teacher at Springwood High School in Norfolk, Simon Dawson, for an Oxford University Inspirational Teachers Award. Simon is one of 10 winners who will receive an Oxford University Inspirational Teachers Award this year.
Eight Oxford researchers elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Awards and Appointments General
8 May 2019
Eight Oxford scientists are amongst 50 of the UK's world-leading researchers elected to join the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences this year.
Student success in prestigious Ophthalmology Duke Elder Prize Examination
Awards and Appointments General
8 May 2019
Four Oxford clinical medical students placed in top 10% in prestigious national Ophthalmology Duke Elder Prize Examination.
Oxford academics honoured by the Royal Society
Awards and Appointments General
17 April 2019
Five Oxford academics, including three from the Medical Sciences Division, are among fifty eminent scientists who have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society for their exceptional contributions to science.
Future of Mindfulness research at Oxford secured with new professorship
Awards and Appointments General Research
10 April 2019
A generous gift from The Sir John Ritblat Family Foundation has enabled the creation of a new Professorship in Mindfulness and Psychological Science. The post, which is to be held by the Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, promises to transform our understanding of the link between mind and body, and lead the world into a new era of human health.
Oxford researchers receive £6M British Heart Foundation funding to further develop cardiovascular research
Awards and Appointments General Research
8 April 2019
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded the University of Oxford £6 million to further develop the Oxford BHF Centre of Research Excellence (Oxford BHF CRE) for the next 5 years.
Stephan Uphoff wins Biochemical Society’s Colworth Medal
Awards and Appointments Research
2 April 2019
Many congratulations to Stephan Uphoff in the Department of Biochemistry for winning the 2020 Colworth Medal for his pioneering work on DNA repair and mutagenesis pathways in bacteria.
Oxford researchers receive EU funding for ‘pioneering’ research projects
Awards and Appointments Research
29 March 2019
Nine Oxford academics have received European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants to fund cutting-edge research projects that address some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Professor Dame Kay Davies honoured with the Biochemical Society's Centenary Award 2020
Awards and Appointments General Research
28 March 2019
Professor Dame Kay Davies has been awarded the Biochemical Society's 2020 Centenary Award in recognition for the excellence of her work on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the profound impact her research has had on the scientific community and wider society.
Professor Tipu Aziz recipient of Britain's highest neurosurgery honour
Awards and Appointments General
28 March 2019
Professor Tipu Aziz from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) has been awarded the Medal of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) for his lifetime achievement in neurosurgery.
World-leading neurologist appointed to Professorship at MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre
Awards and Appointments General Research
25 March 2019
Acclaimed clinical researcher, Professor Laurent Servais, has been appointed Professor of Paediatric Neuromuscular Diseases at the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre. The centre is a partnership between Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) and the University of Oxford with the aim of driving research into potential treatments from the lab into the clinic.
MSD projects awarded Public Engagement Seed Funding
Awards and Appointments Engagement Opportunities Research
18 March 2019
Three projects from the Medical Sciences Division have received funding in the latest round of the Public Engagement with Research Seed Fund. Dr Alex Hendry, Professor Chrystalina Antoniades and Dr George Busby have all received awards for innovative projects to engage the public with medical research.
Oxford medical researchers win prestigious national awards
Awards and Appointments General
14 March 2019
Four leading healthcare academics in Oxford have received a prestigious national award.
Oxford Sciences Innovation Plc appoints new CEO and Chairman; prepares for next phase of growth
Awards and Appointments Innovation
4 March 2019
Oxford Sciences Innovation Plc (OSI) announces two new Board-level appointments, with experienced technology entrepreneur Charles Conn joining as Chief Executive and former Google CFO Patrick Pichette joining as Chairman.
Oxford Pharmacology tops QS world rankings
Awards and Appointments General Research
28 February 2019
The Department of Pharmacology is delighted to be placed at the top of the world rankings for Pharmacy and Pharmacology according to league tables published this week by QS.
Richard Blackwell Pharsalia Professorship will enable a 'scientist surgeon' to lead the way in the treatment of colorectal disease
Awards and Appointments General
27 February 2019
The University of Oxford is delighted to announce the creation of a new professorship in the medical sciences, thanks to the generous support of the Pharsalia Charitable Trust.