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New, ARIA-backed project aims to unlock radically cheaper AI hardware

The University of Oxford is to share in a £50 million award from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA), to advance research that could unlock artificial intelligence (AI) hardware at a thousandth of the cost.

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Oxford welcomes Colombian universities to the Nature Positive Universities Alliance

This week, as part of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16), Oxford University and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) welcomed a new group of 16 Colombian universities to the Nature Positive Universities Alliance.

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Work with nature to unlock economic prosperity, says major Oxford study

A comprehensive review of the economic impacts of nature-based solutions (NbS), led by the University of Oxford and published this week in PLOS Climate, concludes they can unlock prosperity by boosting local economies, increasing agricultural productivity and creating jobs.

The new species Lomankus edgecombei, and 3D models from CT scanning

Spectacular new fossil arthropod discovered preserved in fool’s gold

A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Luke Parry (Department of Earth Sciences) have unveiled a spectacular new 450-million-year-old fossil arthropod. Besides being an extraordinary-looking new scientific species, the specimens are entirely preserved by fool’s gold.

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New study confirms beehive fences are highly effective in reducing human-elephant conflict

A ground-breaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons, helping to reduce human-elephant conflict for local farmers and boost income.

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Batteries for miniature bio-integrated devices and robotics

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.

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New guidance on conservation and human rights launched today at United Nations biodiversity conference COP16

A major new publication on conservation and human rights cowritten by conservation researchers at the University of Oxford’s Department of Biology and human rights experts at Forest Peoples Programme will be launched today at the United Nations biodiversity conference in Colombia, CBD COP16.

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Intelligence Community Awards Support Oxford Security Research

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.

Steephead Parrotfish (Chlorurus strongylocephalos) with Bleached Finger Corals (Porites) at Mako Kokwe Reef, Kenya

Study finds that better ocean connectivity boosts reef fish populations

Research led by the University of Oxford has found that oceanographic connectivity (the movement and exchange of water between different parts of the ocean) is a key influence for fish abundance across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).

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Two Oxford physicists recognised by the Institute of Physics

Professor Stephen Blundell and Professor Laura Herz from the Department of Physics have been awarded gold medals from the Institute of Physics (IOP).

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In The Conversation: Getting carbon capture right will be hard – but that doesn’t make it optional

Professor Myles Allen, Department of Physics and School of Geography and the Environment, sets out the case for focussing on the big picture – why we need Carbon Capture and Storage to work

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Four Oxford researchers win prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prizes

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.

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Computational method could prove a game-changer in tracking down river polluters

A new computational method developed by researchers at Oxford University and Imperial College London uses an innovative new technique to track down the sources of river pollutants. In a case study, the model identified the source of a harmful neonicotinoid pesticide – banned for agricultural use.

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In The Conversation: Nuer people have a sacred connection to birds

A multi-disciplinary team from Jimma University, University of Oxford, University of Oslo and Bahir Dar University discuss how cultural connection can guide conservation in Ethiopia and South Sudan.

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In The Conversation: How profits from big pharma’s use of genetic information could revolutionise nature conservation

A key debate at Cop16, the upcoming UN biodiversity conference, will be how best to channel funding into protecting valuable biological resources explains Professor EJ Milner-Gulland et al.

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In The Conversation: Does parrot farming protect wild species?

Does parrot farming protect wild species? Wildlife trade researchers from WildCRU and University of Cape Town review the evidence in The Conversation.

The Mackenzie River in Canada's Northwest Territories. Image credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Study shows carbon dioxide release from Arctic Canada rocks is accelerating with global warming

Researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences have shown that weathering of rocks in the Canadian Arctic will accelerate with rising temperatures, triggering a positive feedback loop that will release more and more CO2 to the atmosphere.

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New research network unites global fight against antimicrobial resistance

A new University-wide network on antimicrobial resistance aims to generate novel research and collaborations to tackle one of the most urgent global health threats. The new Oxford AMR Network will unite researchers across the life sciences, medical and social sciences, and humanities.

Professor Ian Shipsey

Professor Ian Shipsey FRS

We are deeply saddened to convey the news of the death of Ian Shipsey – distinguished particle physicist, esteemed head of department, passionate champion of his field, and our colleague who will be greatly missed.

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RisingWISE Impact Report 2024 – A Powerful Journey of Enabling Women in STEM

The RisingWISE Impact Report 2024 is now available, showcasing the powerful impact of the RisingWISE programme in shaping the careers of over 257 women in STEM.

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