US Ambassador visits University to see research, innovation and social entrepreneurship in action

7 October 2015

US Ambassador Matthew W. Barzun visited Oxford this week (30 September) to learn about how the University is working with Oxford Brookes, Oxford City Council, local businesses and other groups to promote research, innovation and social entrepreneurship.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Barzun said: This was a wonderful opportunity to hear more about what is happening here in the city. I was impressed with the use of the brand of Oxford and all of its history. This is happening while being inspired by the past, rather than imprisoned by it. I love what is happening here.'

Major boost for Oxford’s mission to counter future pandemic threats

19 May 2022

The Moh Family Foundation has given a substantial gift to support the work of Oxford University’s Pandemic Sciences Institute, greatly strengthening its ability to identify and counter future pandemic threats and ensure equitable access to treatments and vaccines around the world.

Three NHSBT research units launch at University of Oxford

18 May 2022

The NIHR has awarded three new Blood and Transplant Research Units (BTRUs) to the University of Oxford.

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose provides stronger immunity boost than third dose, shows UK study

16 May 2022

COVID-19 vaccines given as fourth doses in the UK offer excellent boosting immunity protection, according to the latest results from a nationwide NIHR-supported study.

COVID-19’s high blood clot risk

13 May 2022

A recent study of patient health records found that around 1 in 100 people with COVID-19 had a venal or arterial thrombosis, with rates higher still among males, and particularly for those hospitalised.

Medical Sciences Division receives REF 2021 results

12 May 2022

Today the UK Funding Bodies have published the outcomes of the recent national research assessment exercise, the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. REF is the UK-wide assessment of research in universities, and provides an expert evaluation of the quality of the research outputs, impact and environment at subject level in each university.

Cathy Creswell, David Roberts, and Matthew Costa elected Fellows of Academy of Medical Sciences

11 May 2022

Cathy Creswell, Professor of Developmental Clinical Psychology at the Departments of Psychiatry and Experimental Psychology, David Roberts, Professor of Haematology at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine and Consultant Haematologist, and Matthew Costa, Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.