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Oxford Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Magazine

This magazine celebrates our alumni community, showcases cutting‑edge medical and scientific work, and strengthens the connection between alumni, students, and the University. 

Check out our latest version

We look forward to sharing new updated Oxford Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Magazine coming soon in 2026! If you would like to get involved please check out our volunteering opportunities or contact us at alumni@smbms.ox.ac.uk

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JILL AND HERBERT HUNT TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP 2026

Applicants are invited for the 2026 Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship to support travel abroad for clinical study or research from medical alumni of the Oxford University (Pre-clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine or Graduate-Entry Medicine).

The scholarship is of the value of about £4,000 and may be held with another award.  This scholarship is offered in every second year. We encourage candidates to submit findings for publication (at least as a research letter) in a peer reviewed journal.

Application deadline: 17 April 2026

For more information about eligibility and application process check out this call for participants

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University of Oxford and the Eden Project to research how nature can promote mental health

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International Women’s Day 2026: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences' researchers contribute to landmark report on menstrual health

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New WHO Collaborating Centre to support healthy and sustainable diets

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