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Oxford University spin-out Quantum Dice wins Institute of Physics business award
Award Innovation and Enterprise Physics Spin out
18 November 2021
Quantum Dice's founders include the Department of Physics’ Ramy Aboushelbaya and Marko Mayr; the company is developing the world’s first compact source-device independent quantum random number generator set to play a key role in the cybersecurity market.
Oxford science relaunches digital channel to open its secrets to the world
MPLS Oxford Sparks Public Engagement
17 November 2021
Oxford Sparks – the space specially curated for the curious – is relaunching to bring the latest science going on at Oxford University into ears, eyes, minds and imaginations.
Student start-up CyanoCapture is a winner in $5m XPRIZE for carbon removal projects
Award Biology Climate MPLS Medical science Plant sciences Spin out
16 November 2021
A carbon capture company established less than a year ago by two Oxford students has been announced as one of 23 winners of the XPRIZE student competition.
AI used to recognise primate behaviours in the wild
AI and data science Engineering Research
16 November 2021
Method will allow researchers and wildlife conservationists to significantly cut back on time and resources spent analysing animal behaviour in video footage.
What can Nature offer for COP26, and what can COP26 offer for Nature?
Biology Climate Zoology
9 November 2021
Professor Seddon’s Nature-based Solutions Initiative, based in Oxford, researches the effectiveness of nature in fighting the impacts and drivers of climate change. Her advice is sought by governments, UN agencies and businesses.
Sir Charles Godfray and the enormous challenges of climate and feeding the world
Biology Climate Food security & biodiversity Zoology
9 November 2021
An interview with Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professor of Population Biology in the Department of Zoology.
Mosquito detection project releases large-scale acoustic mosquito dataset
Engineering Medical science Research
9 November 2021
The HumBug project has developed methods to detect and identify different species of mosquitoes using the acoustic signature (sound) of their flight tones, captured on an inexpensive smartphone.
Oxford joins consortium to advance quantum drug discovery with £6.8M grant from Innovate UK
Funding Innovation and Enterprise Medical science Physical sciences underpinning health Quantum Statistics
5 November 2021
Oxford University today joins a consortium led by the digital quantum computing company, SEEQC, to build and deliver a full-stack quantum computer for pharmaceutical drug development for Merck KGaA.
Towards sustainable aviation fuel
Chemistry Climate Research
4 November 2021
Oxford chemists have made a breakthrough towards successfully producing sustainable aviation fuel directly from air (CO2 source) and water (H2 source).
Construction gets underway at Oxford’s Life and Mind Building
Biology MPLS Medical science Plant sciences Zoology
3 November 2021
This is the largest building project ever undertaken on behalf of the University and will be its largest teaching and research facility.
New software predicts the movements of large land animals
Biology Computer science Food security & biodiversity Research Zoology
3 November 2021
New software can help determine the movements of large wild animals, thereby minimising conflicts with people.
Nicola Blackwood appointed Chair of Oxford University Innovation board
Business and Industry Innovation and Enterprise
2 November 2021
Former Minister to chair Oxford University’s research commercialisation arm amidst period of record growth for Oxford’s innovation ecosystem
The Art of Calligraphy inspires new nanomanufacturing technique
Materials science Research
2 November 2021
Taking an unconventional approach, a team of researchers from the University of Oxford’s Advanced Nanoscale Engineering group have been inspired by the ancient art of Calligraphy to develop a technique that has the theoretical capabilities of patterning atomically thin structures at the nanoscale.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies floated on the London Stock Exchange
Chemistry Innovation and Enterprise Spin out
28 October 2021
Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a company which began as a spinout from the Department of Chemistry, has floated on the London Stock Exchange. It is the UK's biggest spinout IPO and the 5th biggest worldwide.
Results of the Oxford Climate Tech and Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2021 announced
Climate Innovation and Enterprise MPLS
26 October 2021
The Oxford Climate Tech and Sustainability Innovation Challenge was a call for Oxford Researchers to submit ideas based on their research to help meet the challenges faced by the world in this historic climate crisis.
Why Net Zero (and what is it?)
Climate Physics
26 October 2021
‘There is no way we are going to be able to ban the entire world from using fossil fuels in time to meet our climate goals,’ warns Professor Myles Allen, the Oxford expert credited with first demonstrating, 15 years ago, the need for ‘Net-Zero’ carbon dioxide emissions to stop global warming.
Oxford University staff and students consulted on race equality proposals
Equality and Diversity
20 October 2021
The University’s Race Equality Task Force has outlined a set of proposed measures aiming to address the under-representation of racial minorities at all levels across the University.
Moving conferences online: lessons learned
Biology Research Zoology
20 October 2021
New research from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with 15 other institutions and NGOs around the globe, outlines the opportunities and challenges associated with organising virtual meetings.
Six early career Oxford academics win £100,000 Philip Leverhulme prizes
Award Earth sciences Physics
18 October 2021
Six young academics from across the University of Oxford have today been given Philip Leverhulme prizes – the largest number awarded to researchers of any university.
How is climate changing our weather?
Biology Climate Zoology
7 October 2021
In the run-up to Glasgow, 10 leading Oxford climate researchers including Professors Myles Allen, Lavanya Rajamani and Nathalie Seddon, have been asked to record their concerns and hopes for the November conference.