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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology secures five-year major funding from the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research

The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR) at the University of Oxford has secured a major five-year funding commitment of £28 million from the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (KTRR), extending its long-standing strategic partnership to 2031.

Hepatology at Home: patient-centred liver care beyond the hospital

Liver disease is a growing and urgent challenge for the NHS. Unplanned admissions have risen sharply in the past decade (more than 50%), and around 35% of patients die within 60 days of discharge. Many patients experience frequent, unpredictable complications.

Declining water levels linked to air pollution and depression severity

New study highlights how water management and environmental change may be shaping mental health around the Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA.

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Student Wellbeing at Oxford: Waves of Evidence

The authors of a new paper explain how a new methodology helped them better understand student wellbeing at Oxford and what more could be done to support mental health.

New study finds that stored sperm deteriorates across the animal kingdom

Current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines typically recommend 2–7 days of abstinence before taking semen samples or assisted reproduction. However, a new study published today and led by Oxford University researchers suggests that regular ejaculation – whether through sexual activity or masturbation – results in higher quality sperm, with less DNA damage.

NDPCHS hosts first Annual Showcase and Lecture at the Oxford Union

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) hosted its first Annual Showcase and Lecture at the Oxford Union, bringing together leading voices in primary care research, education and global health innovation, including a keynote address by Lord Vallance.

Sixty Seconds with Melanie Fleming

Melanie Fleming is an Associate Professor in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, and recently took up the divisional role of Academic Lead for Patient Involvement and Public Engagement. In this interview, Melanie shares her career journey, reflects on why involving patients and the public is central to good medical research, explains what the role involves, and offers practical, honest advice for researchers who are new to working with people and communities.

Oxford tops QS World University Rankings in four subjects, named overall top for Humanities

The University of Oxford has secured the top place in the QS World University Rankings for 2026 in four academic subjects: Anatomy and Physiology, Anthropology, Geography, and Modern Languages.

Seven Oxford researchers named NIHR Senior Investigators

Seven researchers from across Medical Sciences Division have been named among the latest cohort of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators. This award recognises the most prominent and prestigious researchers of applied health and social care.

Student Prizes for Biomedical Sciences and Medicine 2025-2026

Congratulations to all our Biomedical Sciences students and Medicine students who have been awarded prizes during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Blood test may improve survival of childhood cancer in Africa

A simple blood test could speed up diagnosis and improve outcomes for children with Africa’s most common childhood cancer.

Oxford University spinout Dark Blue Therapeutics acquired to advance leukaemia treatment

Oxford University spinout Dark Blue Therapeutics has been acquired by global biotechnology company Amgen in a deal worth up to US$840 million, marking a major milestone for Oxford-led cancer research and innovation. The deal reflects years of collaborative, multidisciplinary work across the University and its partners to translate fundamental research into promising new medicines.

World Happiness Report 2026 shows a complex global picture of social media and happiness

Heavy social media use appears to be contributing to the drop in wellbeing among young people in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, especially among girls, according to findings published today (19 March) in the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report.

GSK, University of Oxford and Imperial College London launch centre to create computer models of lungs, liver, kidneys and cartilage

A new research centre backed with £11 million from GSK will build open-source digital twins of organs for in-silico research to advance disease understanding and speed up development of new drugs.

Two Oxford professors receive the 2026 Suffrage Science Award in Life Sciences

The Suffrage Science Awards celebrates the achievements of women for their scientific achievements and for their ability to inspire others.

University of Oxford receives further £2m gift from Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour to strengthen academic primary care in Tunisia

New investment at Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences will support academic leadership, research capacity and training in Tunisia

International trial finds rapid diagnostic testing alone does not reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections

Two international studies, a clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and University of Utrecht, and a qualitative study led by the University of Oxford and University of Antwerp, report that point-of-care diagnostic testing, when used alone is unlikely to reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections in primary care. The findings indicate that testing must be embedded within broader antimicrobial stewardship strategies to be effective.

AI supercomputing models are advancing discoveries to transform how we understand and treat cancer immunity

Sixty Seconds with Fadi Issa

Professor Fadi Issa is Professor of Transplantation in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, and recently took up the divisional role of Academic Lead for Research Funding. In this interview, Fadi reflects on the importance of resilience and clarity of thinking, shares what the role involves, what is changing in the funding landscape, and offers practical advice for early career researchers navigating competition, rejection and the realities of grant writing.

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