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The passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The University of Oxford is deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh. The University was honoured by a close relationship with the Duke, who visited on many occasions over the last six decades and held several honorary positions.

Researchers say we don’t know how most mammals will respond to climate change

Researchers at the University of Oxford, alongside international collaborators, have found that there is a significant knowledge gap in the risks posed by climate change to mammals.

Scientists confirm bacteria’s genetic ‘Swiss army knife’ is key driver of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a huge challenge facing society globally, posing a threat not only to human health but in areas such as food security and the economy. The more we know about the mechanisms behind antibiotic resistance, the better we can respond to these threats.

Oxford research given significant boost to develop lithium-rich battery cathodes

A team of scientists, including those based at the University of Oxford as part of the Faraday Institution CATMAT project, researching next-generation cathode materials have made a significant breakthrough in understanding oxygen-redox processes involved in lithium-rich cathode materials.

A screenshot from Vaximap showing an optimal route

Oxford researchers create online resource to optimise NHS routes for housebound vaccinations

Two engineering DPhil students from the University of Oxford have created a website for GP surgeries across the UK to optimise the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations to the UK’s 1 million housebound patients.

A puffin on Røst in Norway bringing small herring larvae for its chick

Lack of prey is causing puffin chicks to starve leading to population declines

New research from the University of Oxford’s Department of Zoology has used innovative technology to study causes of declines in puffin populations in the northeast Atlantic, and found that a lack of prey near some major breeding colonies is driving puffin chicks to starve, ultimately leading to population declines.

Researchers looking at the epic scale of a mine in South Africa

Could South African mine wastes provide a feasible storage method for millions of tonnes of CO2?

An article written for the University's Science Blog by Liam Bullock (Engineering Science), Zakhele Nkosi and Maxwell Amponsah-Dacosta.

Prof Nick Hawes appointed as MPLS Academic Champion for Public Engagement with Research

Professor Hawes (Associate Professor in Engineering Science) takes over from Professor David Pyle (Earth Sciences) who was the Division’s first PER Champion, to provide leadership and support to progress the embedding of engagement into research practice.

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COVID-19 Response: Protect our community. Protect the vulnerable. Protect yourself

All staff and students are being asked to look after themselves and others. A range of guidance has been developed, reminding us of our personal and collective responsibility for keeping the University and local community safe. In particular, you are asked to:

Keep your distance
Wash your hands
Wear a face covering
Got symptoms? Get a test
Contacted by track and trace? Stay at home

Up to date information about the guidance is available on the University's coronavirus health pages.

COVID-19 information, guidance and advice for staff and students at Oxford

General coronavirus advice and support for staff and students can be found on the University's 'Oxford and coronavirus' homepage.

Please contact the relevant MPLS Team if you have questions or concerns that are not answered on these pages or can't be answered by your department.

The MPLS Graduate School has also created a webpage with PDF versions of all communications sent out to PGR students and links to other useful resources.

MPLS Division – Convenor, University Energy Research Network

The Convenor of the university’s Energy Research Network works with the Network’s Steering Group to provide leadership and coordination for energy research in the university. The Convenor can be based in any department, and we welcome interest from any type of Oxford postholder.

Deadline: noon on Monday 10 May 2021.

More info: Energy Research Network Convenor

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