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Oxford Vaccine Group marks 30 years battling ‘deadly six’ diseases with major art installation
The installation was commissioned to mark the 30th anniversary of the Oxford Vaccine Group which was established in 1994, and set out to provide scientific research into the development and implementation of vacc
New study reveals positive mood changes during video game play
Over 40% of major companies, cities and regions lack emission reduction targets, shows new report
As the climate crisis accelerates, the Net Zero Stocktake 2024 identifies a commitment gap across cities, states and regions, which is holding back the necessary economy-wide transition.
University of Oxford and United Nations Human Rights to host landmark global climate summit
The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit will be held in Oxford from 4-7 June 2025, in conjunction with participating universities around the world being convened by the International Universities Climate Alliance.
Bridging Ethics and Policy: An OPEN Conversation on Technology Foresight
In an era of rapid technological advancement, policymakers face the crucial task of anticipating techno-social trends in order to support technological innovation responsibly, sustainably, inclusively, and fairly.
Governments can learn from Silicon Valley as they tackle AI and data science
A new study from the Oxford Internet Institute (part of the University of Oxford) and the London School of Economics examines how governments have gradually adopted Silicon Valley’s way of working.
New research finds outsourcing care homes in England disproportionately disadvantages poorer areas
The impact of the outsourcing of vital care services to the private sector on the growth and survival of care homes was previously unclear.
Large Language Models pose a risk to society and need tighter regulation, say Oxford researchers
In their new paper 'Do large language models have a legal duty to tell the truth?', published by the Royal Society Open Science, the Oxford researchers set
Oxford academics elected 2024 British Academy Fellows
The British Academy has elected leading researchers from across the University’s Humanities and Social Science Divisions, including researchers in English, Middle Eastern Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, and as well as Archaeology, Anthropology, Law, and Cognitive Science.
University spin-out Oxford Semantic Technologies acquired by Samsung Electronics
Established in 2017 by three University of Oxford professors — Ian Horrocks, Boris Motik and Bernardo Cuenca Grau — Oxford Semantic Technologies (OST) holds cutting-edge technological capabilities in the areas of knowledge representation and semantic reasoning.
New Regius Professors appointed in the Faculty of Theology and Religion
Professor Luke Bretherton has been appointed as the new Canon and Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at Christ Church, Oxford, in succession to The Reverend Canon Professor Nigel Biggar C.B.E.
New report states 7–9 billion tonnes of CO2 must be sustainably removed per year to hit climate targets
The authors incorporated sustainability criteria including multiple Sustainable Development Goals into their analysis, and their final figure for a “Paris-consistent” range of CDR was assessed based on these.
Oxford project discovers over 25,000 World War II artefacts and makes them accessible online
A top-secret D-Day map, a souvenir from Hitler's private yacht, and a piece of the first German plane brought down on British soil.
From research to action: How the Young Lives project is helping to protect girls from child marriage
Our early experiences can have a staggering impact on the rest of our lives – for better or worse.
New Academic Champion for Women and Diversity in Entrepreneurship
To support diversity in innovation and entrepreneurship, and to enhance the University’s commitment to these goals, Professor Stevens will work with the IDEA (Increasing Diversity in Enterprising Activities) programme and
AI, automation in the home and its impact on women
As we mark International Women’s Day, Professor Ekaterina Hertog spoke to us about AI, the increase of automation in the home and its impact on women and wider society.
Research to policy impact: strategies for translating findings into policy messages
Experts call for responsible use of generative AI in adult social care
‘Adult social care is about supporting people to live independently and to protect fundamental human rights. Generative AI offers many potential benefits and opportunities to adult social care.
Boosting Policy Engagement Through OPEN Leaders
Ancient DNA reveals new clues about the incredible journey of dogs in the Americas
Oxford academics awarded European Research Council Advanced Grants for cutting-edge research
New breakthrough enables precise activation of quantum features in diamond
Oxford’s OrganOx is shortlisted for the MacRobert Award 2025
Intensive weight loss programme can improve eating disorder symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes
New Oxford Principles set to guide responsible carbon trading under the Paris Agreement