News and events
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New Oxford superconductor centre energises high-tech innovation
Oxfordshire’s international strength in applied superconductivity technology has been boosted by a major new Oxford University research centre. Superconductors are materials with no electrical... -
'Smart handpumps' predict depths of groundwater in Africa
Researchers from the University’s Department of Engineering Science and the School of Geography and the Environment believe they have discovered a new way of accurately estimating groundwater... -
Deadly spider’s spinning technique could inspire tougher materials
One of the most feared and venomous arachnids in the world, the American brown recluse spider, has long been known for its signature necro-toxic venom, as well as its unusual silk. Now, a new... -
Africa-Europe partnership launched to develop new AIDS vaccine
A new partnership has been formed between European and African researchers to develop an AIDS vaccine that can be used to prevent infection with different strains of HIV worldwide. -
Novo Nordisk enters collaboration with University of Oxford on type 2 diabetes
International research company Novo Nordisk is investing £115 million in a new research centre at the University of Oxford, as part of a new type 2 diabetes research collaboration with the University. -
The Uber effect: 'Drivers' wages are cut but there is more work'
A new working paper from the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford reveals the effect of the app, Uber, on conventional taxi-driving services in US cities. Since its inception... -
Investment is key to tackling the ongoing threat of fake medicines
In a guest blog, Prof Paul Newton of the Nuffield Department of Medicine, and Head of the Medicine Quality Group at the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO), explains the history of falsified medicines and highlights what needs to be done to avert a problem that threatens us all. -
Nine tech terms to know in 2017
For those new to tech culture, or even just interested in how the industry and its many inventions work, the associated terminology can sometimes feel like an unknown, foreign language. -
New Oxford Sparks animation shows how machine learning is transforming the world around us
“Siri, will it rain today?”, “Facebook, tag my friend in this photo.” These are just two examples of the incredible things that we ask computers to do for us. -
Oxford most prolific university innovator in Europe
Oxford University Innovation (OUI) launched 24 companies in 2016 with a combined £52.6m in early stage funding, setting a new record in spinout generation for the UK and Europe and representing OUI...