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« Back to NewsOxford licenses Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate amid West Africa outbreak
13 January 2026
The University of Oxford has licensed an investigational Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate to the Serum Institute of India (SII) as outbreaks of the disease continue in parts of West Africa.
New animation explains 5 principles of good sleep health
13 January 2026
A short animation based on research by Professor Colin Espie, explores how ‘better sleep’ can fundamentally improve our health and wellbeing
Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease
12 January 2026
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes that drive the disease are most pronounced overnight, when the body is least able to process sugar and fat.
NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows named
9 January 2026
Several Medical Sciences mid-career researchers identified as having the potential to become future translational research leaders have been appointed as the next cohort of NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows.
Honorary degree recipients for the Chancellor’s ceremony announced
8 January 2026
The Chancellor will honour distinguished individuals at the Sheldonian Theatre in February.
Stopping weight-loss drugs linked to faster regain than ending diet programmes finds new review
8 January 2026
People tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs – and faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes – according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis from department researchers published in The BMJ today.
Maternal death rates in the UK 20% higher in 2022-24 than 2009-11
8 January 2026
The latest set of data presented by the Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK (MBRRACE-UK) Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows that the mortality rate for women who died during or soon after pregnancy between 2022 and 2024 was 20% higher than the maternal death rate between 2009 and 2011, when the UK government set an ambition to halve the rate of maternal deaths in England by 2025.
2025 Highlights: Head of Department
6 January 2026
Professor Belinda Lennox reflects on the past year in the Department of Psychiatry.
Primary Care Medical Education team awarded Beacon Site Status
6 January 2026
The Primary Care Medical Education team within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has received international recognition for its leadership in sustainable medical education, achieving Sustainable Quality Improvement Beacon Site Status from the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare.
Oxford recruits first participant in Europe for heart inflammation treatment study
6 January 2026
FORTIFY is an international clinical trial to test a potential treatment for people with coronary inflammation. The first patient in Europe has been recruited by the team at the Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre (AMIIC). AMIIC is a state-of-the art facility in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine linking interventional, non-invasive imaging and artificial intelligence/big data capabilities.
New Year Honours 2026
5 January 2026
The King’s New Year Honours 2026 have been announced, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK, including members of the University of Oxford.
Oxford researchers introduce a new biomarker of intravascular haemolysis and a rapid, urine-based test for accessible diagnostics
5 January 2026
Working with Camtech Innovations, the licensee of Oxford’s technology, researchers in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) have developed and tested a lateral flow device for detecting the biomarker.
New study estimates NHS England spends 3% of its primary and secondary care budget on the health impacts of temperature
24 December 2025
A new University of Oxford-led study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, is the first to link daily temperature data to health-care use and costs across primary and secondary care in England. Analysis of 4.37 million patient records in England has found resources asymmetrically impacted by winter cold and summer heat, with about 64% linked to common cold days while very hot days drive sharp same-day demand surges.
What is super flu? And other questions answered
18 December 2025
The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it “super flu”. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself.
Driving the development of new tools to combat Nipah virus outbreaks
18 December 2025
PSI’s Nipah Virus Research Day showcased promising developments, spanning new insights into Nipah virus biology, clinical trials of vaccines, the development of policy responses, and progress in developing diagnostics and treatments, which are helping improve responses to outbreaks of this deadly virus.
Kennedy researchers contribute to UK-wide AI and bioscience training initiative
18 December 2025
Together with a group of Oxford researchers, Mark Coles, Professor of Immunology at the Kennedy Institute, will co-lead the Enabling Next-generation AI for a Bioscience-Led Economy (ENAIBLE) initiative.
New study offers breakthrough in detecting risk for psychosis and bipolar disorders
16 December 2025
A study published recently in The Lancet Psychiatry has unveiled a new approach to identifying individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder.
International collaboration launches largest-ever therapeutics trial for patients hospitalised with dengue
16 December 2025
A landmark international research collaboration has launched the largest clinical trial ever conducted to test therapeutics for moderate-severe dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease that continues to spread rapidly driven by climate change and globalisation.
Oxford University and Brazil Ministry of Health Sign Letter of Intent to strengthen cancer care across Brazil
15 December 2025
The Ministry of Health of Brazil and Oxford’s Centre for Immuno-Oncology, part of the Nuffield Department of Medicine, have signed a Letter of Intent establishing a broad collaboration to advance cancer research, innovation and clinical translation. The agreement builds on the UK-Brazil Government Health Partnership signed earlier this year, and reflects a shared commitment to accelerating research that will lead to improvements in cancer care across Brazil.
Annual GP Tutors Conference 2025: Coming together in connected practice
12 December 2025
GP tutors from across the region gathered at St Hilda’s College for the 2025 Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences GP Tutors Conference, exploring how connected practice can support flourishing and innovation in primary care education.