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« Back to NewsIntelligence Community Awards Support Oxford Security Research
25 October 2024
AI and data science Award Computer science Engineering
Dr Christian Schroeder de Witt (Department of Engineering Science) and Dr Simon Birnbach (Department of Computer Science) have been awarded UK Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme to tackle emerging security challenges.
Two Oxford physicists recognised by the Institute of Physics
24 October 2024
Professor Stephen Blundell and Professor Laura Herz from the Department of Physics have been awarded gold medals from the Institute of Physics (IOP).
Four Oxford researchers win prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prizes
18 October 2024
Associate Professor Natalia Ares (Department of Engineering Science), who received the Philip Leverhulme Prize for her work on experimental quantum physics, was one of four Oxford researchers recognised by the Leverhulme Trust.
Prof Jim Naismith's Annual Reception - Celebrating A Year of Achievements
7 October 2024
On Wednesday, 2nd October, around 100 representatives from across the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division and central services gathered at Rewley House for Prof Jim Naismith's annual reception.
Engineering Professors elected as Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows
18 September 2024
At its AGM on 17 September 2024 the Royal Academy of Engineering elected 71 leading figures in the field of engineering and technology to its Fellowship. Professor Tim Denison and Professor Paul Shearing are amongst those elected.
Four MPLS scientists honoured with Royal Society Awards
28 August 2024
The annual Royal Society Awards recognise exceptional research achievements through a series of prestigious medals and prizes. Of the 25 awards for 2023-24, announced today, five honour Oxford University researchers for their outstanding contributions to science and medicine; four of those are from MPLS Division.
UKRI has announced its latest round of Future Leaders Fellowships, including three Oxford recipients
18 July 2024
Award Innovation and Enterprise Maths
Professor Balint Koczor (Mathematical Institute) was among 68 of the most promising research leaders who will be funded for research into global issues and to commercialise their innovations in the UK.
Kavli INsD Director receives honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge
27 June 2024
On June 19 2024, Professor Dame Carol Robinson, Director of Oxford's Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge.
Professor Sir Peter Bruce awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Aberdeen
27 June 2024
Professor Bruce from the Department of Materials has been recognised with a Doctor of Science (DSc) for his ‘visionary work and leadership in battery technology and sustainable energy.’
Professor Dame Carol Robinson to receive Lifetime Achievement Award for groundbreaking protein analysis work
25 June 2024
Award Chemistry Physical sciences underpinning health Women in science
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that Professor Robinson will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her groundbreaking work in mass spectrometry, advancing drug discovery, and personalised medicine.
Winners and commendations announced for MPLS Impact Awards 2024
20 June 2024
Award Innovation and Enterprise MPLS Research
Five researchers from the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) have been recognised for their outstanding research impact at the annual MPLS Impact Awards.
Four MPLS scientists awarded Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
12 June 2024
Four scientists and a multidisciplinary collaboration have won prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of brilliance in research and innovation. The awards are among the oldest and most prestigious research prizes in the world, having recognised excellence in the chemical sciences for more than 150 years.
Professor Constantin Coussios elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
21 May 2024
Professor Coussios is one of eight University of Oxford researchers elected in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of biomedical and health science, cutting edge research discoveries, and translating developments into benefits for patients and wider society.
MPLS researchers and staff recognised at the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
14 May 2024
Congratulations to the members of the Department of Biology, Department of Computer Science, Department of Earth Sciences and Department of Chemistry, who were amongst the joint winners, highly commended and finalists for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards announced on Wednesday 8 May.
Professor Lionel Tarassenko appointed as non-political life peer in the House of Lords
8 May 2024
Professor Tarassenko (Department of Engineering Science) will join the crossbenches with other independent peers, who provide wide-ranging expertise to the House of Lords, enabling it to provide effective recommendations to policy being implemented by the elected members of the House of Commons.
Two ‘outstanding research leaders’ in MPLS Division awarded major European Research Council grants
11 April 2024
In total, four University of Oxford researchers, two of whom are from MPLS, have been awarded ERC Advanced Grants of up to €2.5 million each to explore their most innovative and ambitious ideas. These grants recognise leading researchers who have a proven track record of significant achievements.
Dr Sara Keller receives L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Rising Talent fellowship for Engineering
25 March 2024
Dr Sara Keller, from Oxford University’s Department of Engineering Science, has been awarded a 2024 Rising Talent Award from the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science programme. The initiative recognises exceptional early career women scientists in the UK and Ireland.
Dr Nikita Hari selected as member of UK Young Academy
25 March 2024
Dr Hari, who joined the Department of Engineering Science in February, was one of 32 emerging leaders selected for the network of early career researchers and professionals helping to tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.
Nine MPLS projects shortlisted for the Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2024
20 March 2024
Congratulations to all those from MPLS Division who have made the shortlist for these awards. The winners will be announced in May.