News and events
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New experiments challenge economic game assumptions
Too much confidence is placed in economic games, according to research by academics at Oxford University. -
Phenomics Discovery initiative launched
The Universities of Dundee, Oxford and Edinburgh have announced the formation of the Phenomics Discovery initiative (PDi) with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. the first industry partner joining the... -
Synthetic biologists use bacterial superglue for faster vaccine development
An interdisciplinary team of Oxford University researchers has devised a new technique to speed up the development of novel vaccines. -
Text messages can help reduce blood pressure
An Oxford University led study, working with the University of Cape Town in South Africa, has found that text message reminders can help reduce people’s blood pressure. -
Oxford Internet Institute marks 15 years of Wikipedia
The Oxford Internet Institute is holding a Wikipedia Editathon today to celebrate Wikipedia’s 15th birthday. -
Medical schools' gap between research and clinical practice criticised
Medical research is falling behind the burden of disease because medical education is not effectively bridging the gap between research and clinical practice. That's the stark appraisal of three... -
New Vice-Chancellor pledges ‘innovative, creative’ future for Oxford
Professor Louise Richardson has spoken of her vision for Oxford's future as she becomes Vice-Chancellor of the University. She expressed the aim of keeping Oxford in the forefront of international... -
New Year Honours 2016
Five members of the University were recognised in the 2016 New Year honours, announced on 30 December. -
New laptop program can identify drug resistance from bacterial genomes
Scientists have developed an easy-to-use computer program that can quickly analyse bacterial DNA from a patient's infection and predict which antibiotics will work, and which will fail due to drug... -
Children's centres 'improve parenting skills of disadvantaged families'
An Oxford University study says children’s centres across England have successfully reached out to support vulnerable families in disadvantaged communities, especially in supporting parenting...