News and events
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ALERRT epidemic research network launched in sub-Saharan Africa
A new clinical research and response network for epidemic infections has been launched in sub-Saharan Africa with the support of a €10 million grant from the European and Developing Countries... -
Pioneering Oxford researchers honoured at Blavatnik science awards
Four Oxford scientists were honoured at the UK's inaugural Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists ceremony, held at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. -
Cancer vaccine firm Oxford Vacmedix closes $12.5m Series A funding
Oxford Vacmedix UK Limited (OVM), a UK-based biopharma company focused on the development of cancer vaccines, has completed its Series A financing round of $12.5m (£9m) with a consortium of South... -
New speed record for trapped-ion 'building blocks' of quantum computers
Researchers at Oxford University have set a new speed record for the 'logic gates' that form the building blocks of quantum computing – a technology that could transform the way we process... -
Global commission to examine how new technologies can benefit poorest
Oxford University's Blavatnik School of Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have today launched the Pathways for Prosperity initiative to explore the impact of rapid... -
Spring expo to showcase Oxford's AI research
The University of Oxford will showcase its artificial intelligence (AI) research with a one-day expo on 27 March 2018. -
Replicating peregrine attack strategies could help down rogue drones
Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that peregrine falcons steer their attacks using the same control strategies as guided missiles. -
Silk could be used to repair damaged spinal cords
Modified silk from Asian wild silkworms could be used in a strategy to repair damaged spinal cords, according to scientists from the universities of Aberdeen and Oxford. -
Breakthrough in efforts to 'supercharge' rice and reduce world hunger
Scientists have taken an important step in a long-term project aimed at improving photosynthesis in rice to increase crop yields and help meet the food needs of billions of people around the world. -
Gravitational waves: Oxford scientists offer exciting insights
Oxford scientists have provided important insights into the latest discovery of gravitational waves.