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Nominate your outstanding supervisor for MPLS recognition
13 February 2026
Nominations are now open for the MPLS Awards for Outstanding Research Supervision 2025/2026, which recognise the supervisors and research group leaders who make a real difference to doctoral students and early-career researchers.
New Oxford-led initiative launches to train future leaders in transformative technologies for pharmaceutical research
5 February 2026
GSK and the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Southampton have launched Transformative Technologies in Pharmaceutical Sciences (TTPS), a BBSRC-backed doctoral training programme aimed at turning cutting-edge biological research into next-generation vaccines, therapies and medicines.
Global population living with extreme heat to double by 2050
27 January 2026
A new University of Oxford study finds that almost half of the global population (3.79 billion) will be living with extreme heat by 2050 if the world reaches 2.0°C of global warming above pre-industrial levels – a scenario that climate scientists see as increasingly likely.
MPLS Researcher Conference: AI & Ethics – a day of insight, challenge, and inspiration
19 January 2026
Researchers from across the University gathered last week for a full day of discussion and debate on the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, ethics, and society.
Bernard Taylor elected Honorary Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering
15 October 2025
Deputy Steward of the University of Oxford and MPLS Division Board member recognised for over 45 years of international business leadership in engineering and science industries.
Oxford researchers awarded first Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships
28 August 2025
Three Oxford researchers have been selected for the inaugural Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowships – major long-term awards for outstanding mid-career research leaders in the UK. Just seven academics were chosen from over 600 applications.
MPLS Division researchers recognised in the 2025 Royal Society Awards
27 August 2025
Professor Kayla King (Department of Biology), Professor Philipp Kukura (Department of Chemistry) and Professor Michael Wooldridge (Department of Computer Science) are amongst the four Oxford researchers recognised in the 2025 Royal Society Awards.
Winners and commendations announced for MPLS Impact Awards 2025
16 July 2025
Seven members of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) have been recognised for their outstanding research impact at the annual MPLS Impact Awards.
MPLS Division honours teaching excellence with 2025 awards
16 July 2025
The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division announces the five recipients of this year’s Teaching Awards, recognising their significant contributions to student learning and academic innovation.
Joint donation to Oxford and Cambridge helps young people overcome barriers and succeed in STEM
16 July 2025
The University of Oxford has received a £6.25 million gift to expand its outreach work with socio-economically disadvantaged students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
MPLS success at the Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025
16 May 2025
The University honoured remarkable talent and dedication to excellence on Thursday 15 May as the winners of the Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025 were announced. Dr Joshua Bull from the Mathematical Institute received the Breakthrough Researcher Award and Department of Computer Science spinout Oxford Semantic Technologies claimed the Innovation and Commercialisation Award.
Oxford rises to second in world for Geology and Geophysics
6 May 2025
The University of Oxford has climbed to second place globally in Geology and Geophysics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, strengthening its position as the UK's leading institution for Earth Sciences.
Oxford-led divisional collaboration wins the PNAS Cozzarelli Prize
14 April 2025
A collaborative study between the Medical Sciences Division and the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division has been awarded the 2024 PNAS Cozzarelli Prize in Biomedical Science.
Schmidt Faculty Fellowship Programme opens for applications
28 March 2025
The inaugural Schmidt Faculty Fellowship Programme has officially launched and is now accepting applications.
Beyond Boundaries art competition for young creatives launches
6 March 2025
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Beyond Boundaries Art Competition, inviting Oxfordshire state school students in Years 5, 6, 7, and 8 to take part in a unique fusion of art and science.
New scholarships in machine learning announced, thanks to generous gift from G-Research
28 February 2025
The University of Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is delighted to announce a generous gift from G-Research, which will fund nine DPhil scholarships over the next three years.
Winners of the 2024/25 MPLS Awards for Outstanding Research Supervision announced
19 February 2025
Ten research group leaders across the Division have been recognised with awards for their exceptional commitment to mentoring and supporting colleagues. Each recipient has shown outstanding dedication to inspiring others and creating an environment where people can thrive and advance in their careers.
Professor Jim Naismith congratulates OSCAR on six years of achievement
20 December 2024
From 28 to 29 November, Prof. Jim Naismith paid his first visit to the Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR) since his appointment as Head of Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) in October 2023.
Oxford University to lead AI security research through new national laboratory partnership
4 December 2024
The University of Oxford, in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute and UK Government, will play a lead role in the newly announced Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR). The £8.22 million government-funded initiative marks a significant step forward in strengthening Britain's cyber resilience.
University of Oxford and Ellison Institute of Technology join forces in a transformative strategic alliance
3 December 2024
The alliance aims to develop the solutions and future leaders needed to tackle some of the most enduring challenges facing humanity, with an investment of at least £130m from EIT.