News and events
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Ebola drug triallist advocates international cooperation to beat the next outbreak
A team that set up a clinical trial of a drug in record time as part of efforts to beat Ebola say that researchers, health authorities and the UN need research to be planned in to the response at... -
Friedreich’s Ataxia research collaboration announced
A new collaborative drug discovery project in Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) between the University of Oxford, Ataxia UK, Pfizer Inc, UCL and Imperial College London has been announced. -
RCUK highlights Oxford's 'innovative' smart handpumps project
The Research Councils UK is showcasing an Oxford University project which uses mobile phone technology to transmit data on handpump use in rural Kenya. -
How to do Research on Therapeutic Interventions: Protocol Preparation
A one-week module, offered by the Department of Oncology and the Department for Continuing Education’s CPD Centre. Teaching is led by Dr Grant D Vallance, Information Manager at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, features face-to-face lectures and tutorials from some of Oxford's leading clinicians and scientists. -
Scientist, Entrepreneur, Advocate: A discussion with Ornella Barra, Executive Vice President of Walgreens Boots Alliance
A discussion with pharmacist and businesswoman Ornella Barra, Executive Vice President of Walgreens Boots Alliance. -
TORCH – supporting the Humanities
Launched in May 2013, The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) stimulates and supports research activity that transcends disciplinary and institutional boundaries. -
Taxes on goods and services 'linked with increased infant mortality'
A new study published in The Lancet suggests that taxes on goods and services could potentially increase infant mortality in developing countries because they make it harder for poor families to... -
Smart Oxford
Smart Oxford is an initiative of the Oxford Strategic Partnership to develop efficient and effective use of data and technology for the benefit of its citizens. -
Drug Discovery: An Oxford–Industry conversation – 31 July 2015
This event showcases top chemical biology research from labs at Oxford. Particular emphasis is placed on linking basic chemical biology research to work in the clinic. -
Driving Autonomy in Driverless Pods
The Mobile Robotics Group (MRG) has been at the forefront of autonomous vehicle research in the UK for over a decade.