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Pioneering Oxford researchers honoured at Blavatnik science awards
Awards and Appointments General
12 March 2018
Four Oxford scientists, including Professor Timothy Behrens of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, were honoured at the UK's inaugural Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists ceremony, held at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
ALS Reproducible Antibody Platform launched
General Research
8 March 2018
Open Science to enable consistent data and accelerate reliable discoveries in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Oxford University gears up for Brain Discovery Festival
General Public Engagement with Research
6 March 2018
To highlight Brain Awareness Week (BAW), the global campaign that supports public understanding and appreciation of neuroscience research, Oxford University is to run Brain Discovery Festival from 9-18th March, an interactive, week-long programme of activities, highlighting its contributions to the field.
Tributes to Sir Roger Bannister
General
5 March 2018
Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, died on March 3 2018 at the age of 88. His time of three minutes 59.4 seconds was set at the Iffley Road sports ground in Oxford on 6 May 1954 ensuring his place in history.
People with hidden, deadly heart conditions to be detected as charitable trust funds services across the UK
General
27 February 2018
The Miles Frost Fund hits £1.5 million target; boosting funding for six inherited heart condition centres across the UK
Oxford medical researchers win prestigious national awards
Awards and Appointments General
23 February 2018
Several outstanding health researchers in Oxford have been recognised in a prestigious national competition.
To inspire more young people to pursue science careers, representation is key
General
20 February 2018
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.