We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025\u202fBeyond Boundaries\u202fArt Competition, inviting Oxfordshire state school students in Years 5, 6, 7, and 8 to take part in a unique fusion of art and science.
The University of Oxford\u2019s 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.
A study led by researchers from the Department of Engineering Science has developed an advanced physics-based AI-driven tool to aid traumatic brain injury (TBI) investigations in forensics and law enforcement.
The IOI has awarded \u00a35 million to a group of 17 interdisciplinary researchers from the University to develop new therapies for drug-resistant tuberculosis.
The Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) has been awarded \u00a31 million from Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Ef\ufb01cacy (PACE) to develop a new class of antibiotics based on a \u03b2-lactam-free small molecule transpeptidase inhibitor.
In a perspective paper published in Nature, scientists across Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe outline for the first time how Artificial Intelligence can transform the landscape of infectious disease research and improve pandemic preparedness.
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 Sir Peter Bruce has been elected a member of the Leopoldina, the German National Academy of Sciences. This honour recognises Professor Bruce's exceptional contributions to scientific research and his esteemed stature within the international scientific community.
A new research study led by researchers in the Department of Biology demonstrates that sustainable agricultural practices that both protect pollinator populations and mitigate climate risks could help secure \u2013 and even improve \u2013 global cocoa yields.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS, has been presented with the Sheldon Medal by the University of Oxford in recognition of the company\u2019s exceptionally generous support for research into antimicrobial resistance.
A breakthrough from researchers at the Department of Physics addresses quantum\u2019s \u2018scalability problem\u2019: a quantum computer powerful enough to be capable of processing millions of qubits.
Professor Shadbolt from the Department of Computer Science will join seven other new members who will advise on strategic science and technology policy issues that cut across the responsibilities of individual government departments.
The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division at the University of Oxford is delighted to announce the establishment of the Denys Firth Scholarship in Theoretical Physics, made possible by a generous gift from Denys Firth (Oriel College, 1969, Physics).
Researchers at the University of Oxford and their collaborators, including the Serum Institute of India, have developed an innovative method to identify falsified vaccines without opening the vaccine vial.
Amy Hinsley, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Biology, and Silviu Petrovan, Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, investigate the risks involved in the increasing trade in trees, cut flowers, pot plants, bulbs and foliage.
The planet was originally detected two years ago by Oxford University scientist Dr Michael Cretignier. This result, drawing on over two decades of observations, opens a window to future studies of Earth-like exoplanets that may have conditions suitable for life.
Instead of using their communication networks to transmit warning signals, the Department of Biology led findings suggest it is more likely that plants \u2018eavesdrop\u2019 on their neighbours.
Professor Christl Donnelly and Professor Alain Goriely have been awarded Visiting Miller Professorships at the University of California, Berkeley, in early 2026.
The SCG Chemicals (SCGC)-FIRST Prioritisation Panel has revealed the recipients of the second round of SCGC-FIRST Awards, showcasing exceptional research driving innovation and sustainability across the MPLS Division. This year\u2019s awardees tackle some of the world\u2019s most pressing challenges, from plastic waste to energy efficiency and renewable technologies.
Ethiopia has been hit by several earthquakes and tremors since the beginning of 2025. The earthquakes have sparked fears of volcanic eruptions because they are happening near two active volcanoes. Amdemichael Tadesse, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Earth Sciences, explains what\u2019s happening below the earth\u2019s surface.
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