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New study finds that drones can be a valuable ally in elephant conservation
28 November 2025
New research involving Oxford University researchers has found that drones can be a valuable, non-invasive tool for observing elephant families and aiding long-term conservation efforts.
New project aims to reveal nature’s quantum compass
21 November 2025
The Department of Chemistry will lead a new, ambitious collaborative project backed by a major £6 million grant from the BBSRC to better understand how animals sense Earth’s magnetic field and apply this knowledge to engineer novel tools with potential biomedical uses.
Ape ancestors and Neanderthals likely kissed, new analysis finds
19 November 2025
A new study led by the Department of Biology has found evidence that kissing evolved in the common ancestor of humans and other large apes around 21 million years ago, and that Neanderthals likely kissed as well.
Researchers develop air-powered robots that move in sync without electronics
14 November 2025
A research team led by the Department of Engineering Science has developed a new class of soft robots that operate without electronics, motors, or computers – by using air pressure.
MPLS Division announces 2025-26 Public and Community Engagement with Research Fellows
20 October 2025
Five researchers and professional services staff in the Division have been awarded fellowships to strengthen public and community engagement across departments ranging from Chemistry to Computer Science.
Machine learning transforms quantum device design and control
1 October 2025
Researchers in the Department of Engineering Science have developed new machine learning approaches that significantly reduce the time needed to design and control semiconductor quantum devices, while automating complex tuning processes.
New project aims to unlock next generation cathode materials for tomorrow’s batteries
18 September 2025
The Department of Materials is leading a £3 million initiative to develop novel cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, potentially improving performance and reducing costs for electric vehicles.
Soul mate or sole mate?
31 July 2025
Oxford researchers tracking wild great tits over multiple seasons have discovered that bird couples show clear behavioural signs of impending "divorce" months before they actually separate.
Life-saving impact of AMR surveillance in Nigeria
25 July 2025
A research project led by the IOI to study the cause and impact of antimicrobial resistant sepsis in Nigeria has reduced new-born deaths, improved awareness about neonatal infection prevention amongst parents and strengthened capacity and training for local doctors. The findings have been published in Nature Communications.
Livestock and lions make uneasy neighbours: how a fence upgrade helped protect domestic and wild animals in Tanzania
22 July 2025
Amy Dickman, from WildCRU, is one of the researchers behind a recent Conversation article exploring how upgraded fencing in Tanzania is helping to reduce conflict between people, livestock and large carnivores. The piece looks at how communities can better coexist with lions and other predators while protecting both livelihoods and wildlife.
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.
Professor Jin-Chong Tan awarded ERC Proof of Concept Grant
15 July 2025
Professor Jin-Chong Tan from the Department of Engineering Science has been awarded an European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept Grant for his project RESILIENT. The €150,000 award will help him develop advanced sensing technologies through smart coating systems.
Oxford’s Animal Vibration Lab showcased at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
1 July 2025
Department of Biology research on animal seismic senses will be featured at the Royal Society’s annual free celebration of world-leading science. The Summer Science Exhibition runs from 1-6 July 2025 at the Royal Society in London.
New research reveals Uber’s algorithmic pricing leaves drivers and passengers worse off
27 June 2025
A new study from researchers in the University of Oxford’s Department of Computer Science has found that Uber’s use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, while increasing Uber’s share of revenue.
Oxford academics awarded European Research Council Advanced Grants for breakthrough research
17 June 2025
Three researchers from the MPLS Division have been awarded Advanced Grants from the European Research Council, each worth up to €2.5 million over a period of five years.
New breakthrough enables precise activation of quantum features in diamond
16 June 2025
A new study led by researchers at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester has achieved a major advance in quantum materials, developing a method to precisely engineer single quantum defects in diamond – an essential step toward scalable quantum technologies.
Oxford sciences at the forefront of AI-driven drug discovery
11 June 2025
Researchers from the Department of Statistics and the Nuffield Department of Medicine are among the senior principal investigators on a £8 million government-backed consortium creating the world's largest dataset for training machine learning models in drug discovery.
Oxford physicists set new world record for qubit operation accuracy
10 June 2025
Physicists at the University of Oxford have set a new global benchmark for the accuracy of controlling a single quantum bit, achieving the lowest-ever error rate for a quantum logic operation – just 0.000015%, or one error in 6.7 million operations.
Study finds dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching
6 June 2025
Department of Biology researchers have contributed to an international study which found that dehorning rhinos resulted in a drastic reduction in poaching of these endangered animals. The findings have been published this week in the journal Science.
First direct observation of the trapped waves that shook the world
4 June 2025
Using a brand-new type of satellite altimetry, a study led by the Department of Engineering Science has finally confirmed the theory that the cause of extraordinary global tremors in September–October 2023 were two mega tsunamis in Greenland that became trapped standing waves.