Search results (193)
« Back to News
Professor Nicole Grobert awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair
25 Sep, 2026
Professor Nicole Grobert from Oxford’s Department of Materials has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair to develop new approaches to the design and manufacture of high-performance ceramic fibres.
Two MPLS academics elected as Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows
24 Sep, 2026
Professor Martin Booth (Department of Engineering Science) and Professor Tom Melham (Department of Computer Science) are among 75 leading figures elected by the Royal Academy of Engineering to its Fellowship this year.
Dr Alexandra Zimmermann awarded Midori Prize for Biodiversity
16 Sep, 2026
Dr Alexandra Zimmermann has received the Midori Prize for Biodiversity, recognising more than 25 years of global leadership in human-wildlife conflict and coexistence.
Oxford University academics honoured in the 2026 Royal Society Awards
27 Aug, 2026
The Royal Society has announced its annual awards for 2025–26, celebrating outstanding contributions to scientific discovery, public engagement and research culture. Among this year’s 27 recipients are three MPLS Division researchers.
Outstanding Oxford chemist awarded Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship
12 Aug, 2026
Professor Philipp Kukura, from the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship. The award supports exceptional mid-career research leaders to undertake high-quality, original research and build world-leading science teams in the UK.
IOI researchers awarded £500K to protect ‘last-resort’ antibiotics
23 Jul, 2026
Researchers from the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) have secured a £500,000 award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to protect tetracycline antibiotics from resistance.
Emeritus mathematician Graeme Segal receives the Chern Medal
23 Jul, 2026
Oxford mathematician Dr Graeme Segal has been awarded the Chern Medal in recognition of his lifelong achievement in mathematics. Named in honour of the Chinese-born American mathematician Shiing-Shen Chern, the medal was announced today at the International Congress of Mathematics (ICM) in Philadelphia, USA.
Five MPLS academics awarded major European Research Council Advanced Grants
23 Jun, 2026
Five researchers from the Department of Chemistry, Department of Computer Science and the Mathematical Institute have been awarded Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC), each worth up to €2.5 million over a period of five years.
Oxford researchers honoured in Royal Society of Chemistry 2026 Prizes
19 Jun, 2026
University of Oxford chemists have been recognised in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)’s 2026 Prizes. The awards celebrate exceptional achievements and significant contributions across the chemical sciences.
Ten supervisors recognised with awards for outstanding research supervision
17 Jun, 2026
Ten supervisors from across the Division have been recognised with awards for their exceptional commitment to mentoring and supporting colleagues in the 2025/2026 academic year. Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding dedication to inspiring others and fostering an environment in which researchers can thrive and progress in their careers.
Oxford statistician co-awarded $1 million Rousseeuw Prize for the R Project
17 Jun, 2026
The $1 million prize recognises the achievements of Professor Brian Ripley and the international R Core Team, whose work has helped make advanced statistical computing freely available to researchers, organisations and students around the world.
MPLS colleagues recognised in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2026
5 Jun, 2026
Researchers, innovators and professional staff from across the MPLS Division have been recognised in the University of Oxford's Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2026, celebrating excellence in research, innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
MPLS researchers elected Fellows of the Royal Society
27 May, 2026
Twelve Oxford researchers have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to advancing scientific knowledge.
Academy of Medical Sciences elects five Oxford researchers as new Fellows
26 May, 2026
Professor Oliver Pybus FRS, Professor of Evolution and Infectious Disease in the Department of Biology is one of five researchers elected as a Fellow to the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Submit your nominations for the MPLS Impact Awards
17 Mar, 2026
The MPLS Impact Awards recognise research that delivers real-world impact. Nominations are open until 7 May 2026.
Oxford academics among the first Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences
29 Jan, 2026
Ten academics from the MPLS Division have been appointed to the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences’ inaugural cohort of Fellows, uniting leading mathematicians across academia, education, business, industry, and government to tackle major national challenges.
Two MPLS academics awarded first-ever Royal Academy of Engineering Green Future Fellowships
12 Jan, 2026
Professor Robert House (Department of Materials) and Professor Moritz Riede (Department of Physics) have both been awarded one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s first ever Green Future Fellowships.
Four MPLS researchers honoured in the Royal Astronomical Society’s 2026 Awards
9 Jan, 2026
Professor Aigrain, Dr Bartlett and Professor Bunker from the Department of Physics and Associate Professor Koelemeijer from the Department of Earth Sciences have been honoured in the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) 2026 Awards.
Apprenticeship Awards 2025
8 Jan, 2026
Celebrating MPLS excellence in apprenticeship leadership and achievement
Earth Sciences colleagues recognised in the New Year Honours
30 Dec, 2025
Two colleagues from the MPLS Division’s Department of Earth Sciences have been recognised in the New Year Honours for their outstanding contributions to science, public engagement, and public service.