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UK scientists have found that a 7,000-year-old genetic mutation is responsible for a rare form of hereditary motor neuropathy (HMN).
NDS work experience goes virtual
7 August 2020
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) during lockdown launched a brand-new virtual work experience programme for students interested in pursuing a career in science and medicine.
March 2020 Volunteer Opportunities
9 March 2020
Mobile Malaria Project team begin their journey
1 April 2019
The Mobile Malaria Project team, led by Dr George Busby from University of Oxford, will travel over 6,300km across Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya to investigate the challenges facing those on the front line of malaria control in Africa – where 90 per cent of the world’s cases occur.
Science and Art Partnership Showcased at Exciting New Exhibition
20 December 2018
Associate Professor Liz Tunbridge (Department of Psychiatry) and artist Eleanor Minney have collaborated to create an exciting display of works in textiles, drawing, clay and handwriting.
New Oxford Sparks animation launched: Bacteria Safari: The Forest on your Fingernail
17 December 2018
In a new Oxford Sparks animation 'Bacteria Safari: The Forest on your Fingernail', Professor Kevin Foster (Department of Biochemistry and Department of Zoology) explores how studying tiny organisms can shed light on much bigger animals and plants.
Discover the 'Forest on your Fingernail' with new Oxford Sparks animation
30 November 2018
A new Oxford Sparks animation with Kevin Foster (Department of Biochemistry and Department of Zoology) explores how studying tiny organisms can shed light on much bigger animals and plants.
Bacterial World exhibition launches at the Oxford Museum of Natural History
23 October 2018
The new exhibition explores the influence of bacteria in our lives.
Award-winning citizen science project tackling TB gets millionth classification
5 October 2018
An award-winning Oxford-based international project to tackle antibiotic resistance has achieved its one millionth classification.
New Oxford Sparks animation launched: discovering life-changing dementia treatments
14 September 2018
A new Oxford Sparks animation with Hazel Hall-Roberts (Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute) explores how researchers at the University of Oxford are working to discover new treatments for Alzheimer's.
The Big Brain Roadshow visits local schools
27 July 2018
In July 2018, researchers from Oxford University’s Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (including a number of Experimental Psychologists) visited local schools to share their research into the brain with Key Stage 3 pupils.
Researchers explore malaria vaccines and antibiotic resistance at RS Summer Science Exhibition
2 July 2018
This week marks the beginning of the prestigious Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, and two groups from the Medical Sciences Division are there to engage visitors with their research.
Podcast: Can you stop Alzheimer’s before it even starts?
6 June 2018
New Oxford Sparks podcast with Jennifer Lawson - Trials Manager from the Department of Psychiatry - released
HIV researchers create Chelsea garden to raise awareness of disease stigma
18 May 2018
Scientists and designers have teamed up with young people living with HIV, to create a garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show to highlight the successes and challenges still faced by young people living with HIV.
Eating for an Environmentally Sustainable Future
26 April 2018
In a blog post for Medium, Helen Adams, Public Engagement Coordinator for the Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP) project (Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences) introduces the project and writes about the team’s first foray into public engagement at Super Science Saturday in March 2018.
Psychiatry researcher awarded prestigious public engagement funding
28 March 2018
Dr Elizabeth Tunbridge (Department of Psychiatry) has received an award from the Royal Society's new Public Engagement Fund for her project 'Genetics and the Self.'
Podcast: How do you mend a broken heart?
28 March 2018
New Oxford Sparks podcast with DPAG researcher Nicola Smart offers new insights into cardiology
Medical Sciences celebrates Brain Awareness Week
21 March 2018
Divisional researchers take part in Brain Discovery Festival to highlight Brain Awareness Week (BAW).
Settlers Exhibition launches at the Oxford Museum of Natural History
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 Sparks success for Medical Sciences researchers
5 February 2018
Researchers from the Division win Oxford Sparks competition to have an animation created about research into Alzheimer's disease.