Discover how #OxfordAI is helping change the world
The University of Oxford have launched a campaign dedicated to Oxford AI research to highlight the breadth of Oxford’s research and innovation.
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Read moreParasites from medieval latrines unlock secrets of human history
A radical new approach combining archaeology, genetics and microscopy can reveal long-forgotten secrets of human diet, sanitation and movement from studying parasites in ancient poo.
Read moreMore big companies commit to addressing environmental impacts
Some of the world’s biggest private sector companies are committing to address their environmental impacts and factoring biodiversity into their sustainability reports, according to new Oxford University research.
Read moreBold male birds fall faster and harder for their partners
Research from Oxford University has revealed that bold male birds focus on forming strong relationships with their future breeding partners while shy male birds play the field.
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We are home to the mathematical, physical, engineering and life sciences at Oxford. Our research is the best of its kind in the country according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, which is used to assess university research across the UK.
Research income for 2015/16 £135m
1730 academics and researchers
3000 graduate students (DPhil and MSc)
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What's new
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Parasites from medieval latrines unlock secrets of human history
16 October 2018
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Discover how #OxfordAI is helping change the world
15 October 2018
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SCIENCE BLOG: Shifting desires for forbidden goods
8 October 2018
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New species of giant dinosaur found in South Africa
3 October 2018
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Bold male birds fall faster and harder for their partners
2 October 2018
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Oxford ranked world's best university for third year running
26 September 2018
Oxford Martin School funding call: “Innovating for a Sustainable Future”
The Oxford Martin School invites Expressions of Interest for interdisciplinary research projects on the interconnections between the Sustainable Development Goals which help deliver better outcomes. Up to £1m per award over 2-5 years, starting work in Michaelmas 2019.
Deadline: 5pm Monday 5th November 2018.
Upcoming events
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Can we build AI with Emotional Intelligence? The Annual Charles Simonyi Lecture
Friday, 26 October 2018, 5pm to 6pm
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