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MPLS Impact Awards 2021: winners and commendations announced

Binks Trust gift to boost photovoltaic research

The Department of Physics is delighted to have received a significant philanthropic donation from the Binks Trust, which will be used to enhance its solar energy research over the next few years.

G7: last chance to board the green pandemic recovery ship before it sails

Climate pledges at this week’s G7 meeting of the world’s major economies in Cornwall represent positive action. But, in response to the summit agenda, the climate experts call for strong leadership from the leading economies and insist the world needs to stop using fossil fuels now – if global warming is to be tackled effectively.

Global Jet Watch in glow of observatory against starry night sky

Global Jet Watch: discovery of jets in classical novae

Scientists at the University of Oxford have discovered that classical nova explosions are accompanied by the ejection of jets of oppositely-directed hot gas and plasma, and that this persists for years following the nova eruption. Previously, such jets had only been encountered emanating from very different systems such as black holes or newly collapsing stars.

Averting an antibiotics apocalypse: major funding announced to tackle resistance to antibiotics

A cross-disciplinary team from the Universities of Oxford, Ulster and UCL have announced major funding from EPSRC to tackle the growing challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

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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.

Upcoming events

International Women in Engineering Day Flash Talks

Wednesday, 23 June 2021, 12pm to 1.30pm

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2021, themed #EngineeringHeroes, join our Flash Talks event with our engineering guest speakers to hear their stories, current focus and future goals! All welcome. Organised by Oxford Women in Engineering.

The Martian - Science Fiction and Science Fact

Friday, 23 July 2021, 5pm to 6.30pm

With Dr Jim Green, NASA Chief Scientist. As one of the main consultants on the film 'The Martian', Dr Green will discuss what NASA’s real plans and challenges are to sending humans to Mars in comparison with this fictional account.

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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, in Trinity Term 2021 you are asked to:

Continue social distancing
Keep washing your hands
Keep wearing a face covering (unless exempt)
Get tested - twice a week and if you have symptoms
Continue to follow self-isolation guidance

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.

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