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Settlers Exhibition launches at the Oxford Museum of Natural History
General
9 February 2018
The latest exhibition at the Museum of Natural History traces patterns revealed by genetics, archaeology and demography to tell the dynamic story of Britain’s ever-changing population.
Oxford named as one of six sites to receive funding to transform health through data science
General Innovation
7 February 2018
Health Data Research UK is awarding £30 million funding to six sites across the UK, including the University of Oxford, to address challenging healthcare issues through use of data science.
Oxford Sparks success for Medical Sciences researchers
General
5 February 2018
Researchers from the Division win Oxford Sparks competition to have an animation created about research into Alzheimer's disease.
First in a new series of interdepartmental MedSci Graduate events
General
30 January 2018
At the end of 2017 the first of a new series of Interdepartmental Medical Sciences Graduate events took place, organised by former and current graduate student representatives from a number of different departments in the Division.
Oxford Martin School appoints new Director
Awards and Appointments General
17 January 2018
The world-leading population biologist Professor Sir Charles Godfray CBE FRS has been appointed as the next Director of the Oxford Martin School.
NDCN Professor Finalist in Blavatnik Awards
Awards and Appointments General
16 January 2018
Tim Behrens is among the laureates and finalists of the 2018 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, announced today by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
China Vice Premier in Oxford for signing of research collaboration
General Research
7 December 2017
The Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China, Liu Yandong, has visited Oxford to witness the signing of several research agreements between Oxford University and Chinese partners.
Prof Simon Lovestone cycles to Buckingham Palace to receive knighthood
General
7 December 2017
Professor Lovestone, who is receiving a knighthood on 7 December in recognition of his research into Alzheimer's disease, will be cycling to the Palace as part of a 300 mile ride for Alzheimer's Research UK.
2018 Breakthrough Prize awarded to Professor Kim Nasmyth
Awards and Appointments General
4 December 2017
Professor Kim Nasmyth FRS, Whitley Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Oxford and Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford, has been awarded the 2018 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences at a ceremony held in the NASA Ames Research Centre in Silicon Valley, California.
Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship open for applications
Awards and Appointments Funding Opportunities General
4 December 2017
Applications are invited for the 2018 Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship to support travel abroad for clinical study or research from graduates of the Oxford University Medical School.
New edition of Shorter Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry
General
30 November 2017
New edition written by senior members of the Department of Psychiatry