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« Back to NewsNew Oxford quantum hub to tackle key challenges in quantum technologies
26 July 2024
The UK Government has announced the launch of five new research hubs to develop quantum technologies. The Hub for Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations (QCI3) will be led by researchers at Oxford.
New study shows tiny animals steal antibiotic recipes from bacteria
19 July 2024
Antimicrobial resistance Biology Research
A group of small freshwater animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes stolen from bacteria, according to new research led by the University of Oxford that could help develop future medicines.
Oxford University research showcased at the 2024 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
28 June 2024
University of Oxford research will be on display at the Royal Society’s flagship public engagement event, the Summer Science Exhibition, which launches this year on Tuesday 2 July in central London.
New AI-led science initiative will help protect communities hit by climate change in East Africa
27 June 2024
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Department of Physics, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), and various national forecasting and meteorology agencies across east Africa are joining forces to pioneer a transformative initiative that is revolutionising extreme weather forecasting and early warning systems in the region.
Science Together celebrates a third year of community-led research collaborations
24 June 2024
Science Together hosts a Summer Celebration to recognise the seven community-led research collaborations formed over the last ten months through the Science Together engagement with research programme.
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.
Major research into ‘hallucinating’ generative models advances reliability of artificial intelligence
20 June 2024
AI and data science Computer science Research
Researchers from the Department of Computer Science have made a significant advance towards ensuring that information produced by generative artificial intelligence (AI) is robust and reliable.
Study demonstrates how AI can develop more personalised cancer treatment strategies
17 June 2024
Maths Medical science Research
Mathematical Institute researchers have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence to develop personalised cancer treatments which could be more effective at preventing patient relapse.
Researchers generate black hole ‘plasma fireballs’ on Earth
14 June 2024
An international team of scientists, led by the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, has developed a novel way to experimentally produce plasma ‘fireballs’ on Earth, opening up a new frontier in laboratory astrophysics.
First use of weather forecasts to show human impact on extreme weather
30 May 2024
Researchers from the Department of Physics, led by Professor Myles Allen, demonstrate the use of state-of-the-art weather forecasts to show how greenhouse gas emissions affect extreme weather.
New molecule found to suppress bacterial antibiotic resistance evolution
29 May 2024
Antimicrobial resistance Research
A new study led by researchers at the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) and the Department of Pharmacology offers hope in the discovery of a small molecule that works alongside antibiotics to suppress the evolution of drug-resistance in bacteria.
Oxford researchers contribute to report on the future of healthcare
23 May 2024
Medical science Physical sciences underpinning health Research
Researchers from across Oxford's Medical Sciences and Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Divisions have contributed to a new report on the future of healthcare, compiled by Citi Global Perspectives & Solutions (Citi GPS).
First proof that 'plunging regions' exist around black holes in space
17 May 2024
An international team led by researchers in the Department of Physics have proved that Einstein was correct about a key prediction concerning black holes. Their study gives the first observational proof that a 'plunging-region' exists around black holes.
New algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change
2 May 2024
Climate Earth sciences Research
Professor Samar Khatiwala, from the Department of Earth Sciences, has led a major advance to solve a critical issue in modelling future climate change. The findings have been published in Science Advances.
Landmark study definitively shows that conservation actions are effective at halting and reversing biodiversity loss
26 April 2024
Biology Research Sustainability & the environment
MPLS researchers have contributed to a first-of-its kind review on the success of a wide range of conservation actions.
Researchers find oldest undisputed evidence of Earth’s magnetic field
24 April 2024
A new study, led by the University of Oxford and MIT, has recovered a 3.7-billion-year-old record of Earth’s magnetic field, and found that it appears remarkably similar to the field surrounding Earth today. The findings have been published today in the Journal of Geophysical Research.
Study shows that island bats are valuable allies for farmers
17 April 2024
The 17th April is international bat appreciation day and a new study has highlighted how these secretive mammals can be valuable allies for farmers, by feeding on important agricultural pests. The findings demonstrate that encouraging bat species can be a win-win for both conservation efforts and local farmers.
Breakthrough promises secure quantum computing at home
11 April 2024
The full power of next-generation quantum computing could soon be harnessed by millions of individuals and companies, thanks to a breakthrough by scientists at Oxford University Physics guaranteeing security and privacy.
More social birds are more adventurous feeders, study finds
4 April 2024
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford has found that birds that are more social are more likely to use novel sources of food. The findings have been published in iScience.
Colistin resistant bacteria found in mothers and newborn babies in Nigeria
27 March 2024
Antimicrobial resistance Medical science Research
Researchers from the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) and Cardiff University have found evidence that bacteria resistant to colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, were present in mothers and babies under a week old in Nigeria in 2016, despite limited clinical use of colistin at that time in the country.