Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences Division
of the University of Oxford

Extract from scanning electron micrograph of conventional aligned multi-walled carbon nanotube including by products such as amorphous carbon. (false colour).
Credit: Dr Nicole Grobert, Dept of Materials


It was here in Oxford, in the 1600s, that great minds such as Hooke, Boyle, Willis and Wren laid the foundations of modern experimental science.

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Like their famous forebears, today's Oxford scientists continue to undertake world-leading research: making fundamental new discoveries and applying cutting-edge knowledge to the major societal challenges of the day; developing new energy solutions or improved cancer treatments; understanding climate change processes and preserving biodiversity.

We have a strong tradition of innovation, and collaborate widely - with universities worldwide, and with business and industry. And with its unparalleled tutorial system, Oxford is also an outstanding place to study science.

So whatever your background - whether a curious pupil, a prospective graduate student, a business person looking to engage with new ideas in the lab, a policy maker, or a visitor - I think you will find Oxford a brilliant place to visit, in every sense.

Alex N Halliday, FRS
Head of the MPLS Division


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