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Oxford University creates its 200th spinout company PhishAR
The University of Oxford, through its research commercialisation arm Oxford University Innovation, has created its 200th company based on academic research, PhishAR.
Research finds that inadequate US pandemic response cost more American lives than World War I
Dr Janine Aron and Professor John Muellbauer’s research suggests that around 57,800 Americans would have survived had the US managed the pandemic as effectively as Europe. In other words, the US’s poor pandemic response may have cost the country more lives than World War I.
Utility companies undermining global transition to net-zero emissions
The study, published in Nature Energy, is the first to investigate electric utilities on a global scale. Using a machine-learning technique, the research analyses the activities of more than 3,000 companies over the past two decades.
Persistent immune memory of COVID-19 found in recovered patient T cells
Development of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine expands into US Phase III clinical trial
Our vaccine work is progressing quickly.
Tackling antibiotic resistance
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‘Complete Surrender’
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Operation Condor
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New study reveals Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response
Our vaccine work is progressing quickly.
Oxford leads development of risk prediction model for more tailored COVID-19 shielding advice
Developed in collaboration with a number of partner universities and NHS Digital, this new model could be applied in a variety of health and care settings, including supporting GPs and specialists in consultations with their patients to provide more targeted advice based on individual levels of r
Taking the chance to improve how Parliament works
A central role of Parliament is to scrutinize and amend legislation. Hundreds, even thousands, of amendments can be made as a bill proceeds through the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
National Consortium of Intelligent Medical Imaging (NCIMI)
Robotics for a Safer World
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Cybersecurity, risk and resilience: researchers and lawmakers convene in Oxford to explore critical challenges
It comes as Commonwealth countries seek to promote stability in cyberspace through international co-operation as part of their 2018 Commonwealth Cyber Declaration.
Enhancing historical understanding through technology
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Accelerating achievement for Africa’s adolescents
Shining a light on China's history to build understanding of its future
From 'disaster' to digital
Iain McLean - So, Helen, can you tell us more about your work relating to policy, at the Turing Institute and beyond?
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