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« Back to NewsOxford welcomes new Schmidt AI in Science Fellows
29 April 2025
Ten new Fellows have joined the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship programme at the University of Oxford. Now entering its third year, the programme is helping to accelerate the next scientific revolution by applying artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to research across the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematical sciences.
Researchers develop innovative new method to recycle fluoride from long-lived ‘forever chemicals’
28 March 2025
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry have developed a method to destroy fluorine-containing PFAS (sometimes labelled “forever chemicals”) while recovering their fluorine content for future use.
IOI awarded £1m from PACE to develop a new antibiotic
21 February 2025
The Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) has been awarded £1 million from Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy (PACE) to develop a new class of antibiotics based on a β-lactam-free small molecule transpeptidase inhibitor.
Researchers develop new method to identify fake Covid-19 vaccines
30 January 2025
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.
Trailblazing Sustainability and Innovation: Announcing the 2024 SCGC-FIRST Awards Recipients
21 January 2025
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’s awardees tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from plastic waste to energy efficiency and renewable technologies.
Four MPLS researchers selected for European Research Council Consolidator Grants
3 December 2024
Four MPLS researchers have been awarded European Research Council Consolidator Grants, part of the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. These grants, totalling €678 million this year, aim to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research teams and develop their most promising scientific ideas.
Batteries for miniature bio-integrated devices and robotics
29 October 2024
A team led by researchers from the Department of Chemistry have made a significant step towards realising miniature, soft batteries for use in a variety of biomedical applications, including the defibrillation and pacing of heart tissues.
SCGC-FIRST Round Two Launched to Accelerate Sustainable Innovations in the Chemicals Industry
9 September 2024
The University of Oxford and SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC) are excited to announce round two of the SCGC-FIRST (Fund for Innovation and Research in Sustainability and Technology). This initiative aims to propel cutting-edge research and innovations from Oxford’s laboratories into practical, sustainable solutions for the global chemicals industry.
University of Oxford to lead two projects from new UKRI interdisciplinary scheme
4 September 2024
The University of Oxford is to share in £32.4m funding from the first round of UKRI’s new cross research council responsive mode (CRCRM) pilot scheme. The scheme is designed to stimulate exciting new interdisciplinary research.
New method developed to detect fake vaccines in supply chains
29 August 2024
The research describes a first-of-its-kind method capable of distinguishing authentic and falsified vaccines by applying machine learning to mass spectral data. The method proved effective in differentiating between a range of authentic and ‘faked’ vaccines previously found to have entered supply chains.
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 Dame Carol Robinson to receive Lifetime Achievement Award for groundbreaking protein analysis work
25 June 2024
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.
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.
University of Oxford to lead new Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Research Hub
16 May 2024
The University of Oxford is leading a major UK government investment in research to improve the sustainability of chemical and polymer production. The Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA) will bring together researchers from across the UK working with a large consortium of commercial, technology translation and civic partners. The Hub has been funded by £11 million from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and leverages a further £22 million in funding from its partners.
Recipients of the inaugural SCGC–FIRST awards announced
27 March 2024
SCGC-FIRST is a major new award scheme to develop novel ideas and nascent research from Oxford’s laboratories into environmental sustainability solutions for the global chemicals industry. The four chosen projects exemplify innovation and promise to accelerate sustainable technology development.
Boost to doctoral training will support leading research in areas of national importance
12 March 2024
The UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills, totalling more than £1 billion nationwide, has been announced today by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. It includes funding for over 300 fully-funded DPhil studentships at Oxford in strategic research areas.
Oxford early career researchers shine in Parliamentary competition
6 March 2024
Thirteen early career researchers from Oxford were finalists at this year’s STEM for BRITAIN event, held on Monday at the Houses of Parliament, with three winning awards in their categories.
Like charges attract?
1 March 2024
It’s not only opposites that attract – new study shows like-charged particles can come together
Oxford scientists launch ambitious roadmap for a circular carbon plastics economy
1 February 2024
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry/Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Plastics have outlined ambitious targets to help deliver a sustainable and net zero plastic economy, arguing for a rethinking of the technical, economic, and policy paradigms that have entrenched the status-quo.
MPLS researchers honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
17 January 2024
Associate Professors Fernanda Duarte and Jayne Birkby have been named as Finalists in the 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. The prestigious awards celebrate the past accomplishments and future potential of the UK’s most innovative young scientists and engineers.