Researchers identify negative impacts of cyber attacks
Cyber-security researchers have identified a total of at least 57 different ways in which cyber-attacks can have a negative impact on individuals, businesses and even nations, ranging from threats to life, causing depression, regulatory fines or disrupting daily activities.
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Oxford iGEM team wins gold medal for fifth year running
2 November 2018
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Hester Cordelia Parsons Fund: Call for Applications
2 November 2018
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Researchers identify negative impacts of cyber attacks
29 October 2018
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New Caledonian crows can create tools from multiple parts
24 October 2018
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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
Call for applications - EPSRC block grant for ECR capital equipment
Oxford has been awarded £600k from the EPSRC for capital equipment for engineering and physical science researchers in the early stages of their career. The deadline for applications is 1pm Monday 10 December.
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