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.
Boost to doctoral training will support leading research in areas of national importance
12 March 2024
Chemistry Energy Funding MPLS Materials science Physics Statistics Teaching
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
Award Chemistry Computer science Engineering MPLS Maths Medical science Physics
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.
Sir Stewart Cole joins the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research as Executive Chair
9 January 2024
Sir Stewart Cole, KCMG, FRS has joined the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) as Executive Chair. The IOI is a world-leading centre of research, training and education in the field of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) based at the University of Oxford.
OSCAR sets its sights on new horizons after five successful years
13 December 2023
Innovation and Enterprise MPLS
The Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR), Oxford's first and only engineering and physical sciences research institute located in China, hosted celebratory events on Thursday 7th December to mark its fifth anniversary in Suzhou, China.
First cohort of Optiver Foundation Scholars arrive in Oxford
24 October 2023
Equality and Diversity MPLS Teaching
We are pleased to welcome our first cohort of Optiver Foundation Scholars to Oxford as part of this new international postgraduate scholarship programme for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Radcliffe Science Library set to reopen
20 September 2023
In February 2020 the Radcliffe Science Library (RSL) team packed up their boxes, moved their books to the VHL and closed the doors on the RSL. This was to allow a thorough refurbishment of the building. Now more than three years later they will be reopening. Read more in this article from the RSL team.
Staff gather to celebrate MPLS winners and Sam Howison’s 4.5 years as Head of Division
15 September 2023
A reception attended by around 100 academic and professional services staff representatives from across MPLS Division and central services was held at Linacre College this week.
Four MPLS academics awarded European Research Council Starting Grants to launch their ideas
5 September 2023
ERC Starting Grants are part of the Horizon Europe programme and support early-career researchers who demonstrate great promise. Projects span all disciplines of research, from medicine and physics, to social sciences and humanities. All four awarded to Oxford University this year have been made to MPLS researchers.
Winners announced in MPLS Teaching Awards 2023
28 June 2023
Ten members of staff with teaching responsibilities, across all career stages, have been recognised in this year’s MPLS Teaching Awards.
Research winners and commendations announced for MPLS Impact Awards 2023
21 June 2023
Researchers across the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) have been recognised for their outstanding research impact at the annual MPLS Impact Awards.
MPLS academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2023
17 June 2023
Award Biology Engineering MPLS
Professors Milner-Gulland (Department of Biology), and Paul Newman and Alison Noble (Department of Engineering Science) are amongst the Oxford academics recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
Royal Society elects eight Oxford scientists as new Fellows, including three from MPLS Division
10 May 2023
Professor Myles Allen (Geography and Physics), Professor Andrew Goodwin (Chemistry) and Professor James Maynard (Mathematics) have joined as Fellows. Others recognised from the University include the Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey.
Innovative Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowships get underway at Oxford
9 May 2023
In October 2022 the University of Oxford became one of nine leading research universities around the world selected to deliver a new global postdoctoral fellowship programme to drive the innovative use of artificial intelligence across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research.
James Naismith appointed as next Head of MPLS Division
2 May 2023
Professor James H Naismith FRSC FRSB FRS FRSE FMedSci MAE is to become our next Head of Division, formally taking over from Professor Sam Howison on 1 October 2023.
‘Safewalk’ concept wins the MPLS i-City postgraduate student innovation competition
5 April 2023
AI and data science Innovation and Enterprise MPLS
Running in Hilary Term 2023, i-City (sponsored by MathWorks) invited postgraduate students from diverse disciplines to work in teams and find new ways to deploy AI and Machine Learning tools to solve challenges relating to Smart Cities.
£29 million investment to support critical battery research
5 April 2023
Four of the six selected projects to drive progress towards developing the next generation of batteries involve researchers from the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division.
MPLS staff recognised at Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Services Awards
24 March 2023
Award Equality and Diversity MPLS
Congratulations to Daisy Hung, Bob Mahoney and Lauren Wild in the MPLS Divisional Office, and Louisa Bailey (Head of Administration and Finance, Earth Sciences), who were amongst the joint winners and finalists for the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Services Awards announced on Tuesday 21 March.
Sector-leading energy business continuity work recognised with national award
14 March 2023
The University was recognised with one of three awards for UK universities at the Higher Education Business Continuity Network (HEBCoN) Awards 2023 last week in Cardiff, thanks to collaborative work last term, involving staff across MPLS, to prepare for potential energy supply disruption this winter.
Beyond Boundaries school science and art competition opens for entries
9 March 2023
Equality and Diversity MPLS Outreach Public Engagement
The University of Oxford’s science-inspired art competition is back for its third year and is now open for entries from state school students in Years 5 to 8, across Oxfordshire.