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Spectacular new fossil arthropod discovered preserved in fool’s gold
Earth sciences Research
31 October 2024
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.
New study confirms beehive fences are highly effective in reducing human-elephant conflict
Biology Food security & biodiversity Research
30 October 2024
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.
Batteries for miniature bio-integrated devices and robotics
Chemistry Medical science Research
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.
New guidance on conservation and human rights launched today at United Nations biodiversity conference COP16
29 October 2024
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.
Intelligence Community Awards Support Oxford Security Research
AI and data science Award Computer science Engineering
25 October 2024
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.
Study finds that better ocean connectivity boosts reef fish populations
Biology Food security & biodiversity
24 October 2024
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).
Two Oxford physicists recognised by the Institute of Physics
Award 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).
In The Conversation: Getting carbon capture right will be hard – but that doesn’t make it optional
Climate Physics The Conversation
18 October 2024
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
Four Oxford researchers win prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prizes
Award Engineering
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.
Computational method could prove a game-changer in tracking down river polluters
Earth sciences
18 October 2024
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.
In The Conversation: Nuer people have a sacred connection to birds
Biology Sustainability & the environment The Conversation
17 October 2024
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.
In The Conversation: How profits from big pharma’s use of genetic information could revolutionise nature conservation
Sustainability & the environment The Conversation
17 October 2024
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.
In The Conversation: Does parrot farming protect wild species?
The Conversation Zoology
14 October 2024
Does parrot farming protect wild species? Wildlife trade researchers from WildCRU and University of Cape Town review the evidence in The Conversation.
Study shows carbon dioxide release from Arctic Canada rocks is accelerating with global warming
Earth sciences Research
11 October 2024
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.
New research network unites global fight against antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance Research
9 October 2024
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 FRS
8 October 2024
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.
RisingWISE Impact Report 2024 – A Powerful Journey of Enabling Women in STEM
7 October 2024
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.
Prof Jim Naismith's Annual Reception - Celebrating A Year of Achievements
Award MPLS
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.
A blueprint for sustainability: Building new circular battery economies to power the future
Energy Engineering
30 September 2024
The Oxford Martin School Programme on Circular Battery Economies aims to deliver a blueprint for a truly circular battery economy, with a focus on leveraging opportunities in the Global South. The programme is led by Paul Shearing, Department of Engineering Science and Director of the ZERO Institute.
In The Conversation: New solar cells break efficiency record
Materials science Sustainability & the environment
30 September 2024
New solar cells are breaking efficiency record – and could eventually supercharge how we get energy from the Sun writes Professor Sebastian Bonilla from the Department of Materials.