Can the UK take advantage of the electric vehicle revolution?
The UK government must act quickly to ensure the country can take advantage of the transition to electric cars, according to a new report.
Read moreElephants walk more direct paths under risk of poaching
Elephants move faster and straighter when moving through risky areas, researchers have discovered, meandering more when safer.
Read moreOxford’s OrganOx is shortlisted for the MacRobert Award 2019
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced the finalists for the 2019 MacRobert Award, the most prestigious prize for UK engineering innovation.
Read moreScientists discover hawks’ pursuit of prey has implications for capturing rogue drones
Hawks steer their pursuit of evasive prey using a feedback system that differs fundamentally from the missile-like interception system of falcons, according to a new study led by scientists at the University of Oxford, Department of Zoology, published today in Nature Communications.
Read moreOxford academics recognised in 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
The pioneering work of members of the University has been recognised in The Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Read morePast climate change pushed birds from the northern hemisphere to the tropics
Researchers have shown how millions of years of climate change affected the range and habitat of modern birds, suggesting that many groups of tropical birds may be relatively recent arrivals in their equatorial homes.
Read moreSite of biggest ever meteorite collision in the UK discovered
Scientists believe they have discovered the site of the biggest meteorite impact ever to hit the British Isles.
Read moreRoyal Society appoints Dr Alan Roth Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford
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Piloting a Successful Scientific Start-up: Science Innovation Union workshop
Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 5.30pm to 7pm
Appointment of Head of Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division
The University is seeking to appoint a Head of MPLS Division from 1 September 2020, at the latest. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations and shape the vision for development of science at one of the world’s leading science universities.
Closing date: 12:00 noon on 24th June 2019
Further details and application on the Perrett Laver website
Nominations invited for the 2019 MPLS Equality and Diversity Awards
These awards will recognise individuals and teams working to advance equality, diversity and inclusion within the Division. £1,000 prize (minus taxes) for each award category.
Deadline for nominations: 21 June 2019
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