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Last updated: 25 August 2026
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Professor Philip Maini: What can mathematics reveal about biology?

For Professor Philip Maini, biological systems offer mathematicians a treasure trove of fascinating problems, many of which require entirely new mathematics. In turn, as his research has shown, applying mathematics to living systems can reveal new biological insights and point towards potential therapies with real societal benefit.

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Last updated: 03 September 2026
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Scientists observe Einstein’s gravity in the quantum world

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Nature, climate and the physical universe
Elements, cells, molecules and atoms
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Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences

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Last updated: 03 September 2026
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Exceptional early-career researchers awarded 2026 European Research Council Starting Grants

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Last updated: 03 September 2026
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Two Oxford academics elected to prestigious Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship

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Last updated: 02 September 2026

Professor George Garnett: On kings, crowns and communism

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Humanity in an age of global change

Just over a quarter of the way into the 21st century, the world is in an era of profound global transition. Oxford’s humanities research and education explore how people make sense of, and respond to, this age of global change.

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Climate and the environment

Rising global temperatures are driving changes in sea level and contributing to extreme weather conditions, causing catastrophic impacts on human life and a decline in the planet’s biodiversity. Find out more about how Oxford is addressing the climate crisis.

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