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Emeritus mathematician Graeme Segal receives the Chern Medal

Oxford mathematician Dr Graeme Segal has been awarded the Chern Medal in recognition of his lifelong achievement in mathematics. Named in honour of the Chinese-born American mathematician Shiing-Shen Chern, the medal was announced today at the International Congress of Mathematics (ICM) in Philadelphia, USA.

Oxford Robotics Institute showcased at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Cutting-edge robotics and AI systems from the Oxford Robotics Institute were featured at the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition, 30 June – 5 July 2026. This annual public event, attended by over 10,800 people this year, features the latest research from across the UK through hands-on activities, talks and interactive exhibits.

In The Conversation: Does dark energy really exist?

Department of Physics Emeritus Professor Subir Sarkar writes for The Conversation about new research that identifies cracks in the foundations of today's cosmological model and raises fresh questions about whether dark energy really exists.

In The Conversation: Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet

Researchers from the Department of Engineering Science discuss portable handheld fans and the growing environmental problem of 'fast tech' in The Conversation UK.

In The Conversation: The Large Hadron Collider is being upgraded so that it can unlock the secrets of the Higgs boson

Professor Daniela Bortoletto, Head of Particle Physics at the University of Oxford, discusses the upgrades to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) taking place at CERN.

MPLS Division honours teaching excellence with 2026 awards

The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division announces the five recipients of this year’s Teaching Awards, recognising their significant contributions to student learning and academic innovation.

Winners and commendations announced for MPLS Impact Awards 2026

Eleven researchers from across the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division have been recognised for research delivering outstanding impact beyond academia in the annual MPLS Impact Awards.

Did elephant energetics decide Hannibal’s Alpine crossing route?

A new analysis sheds light on the most likely route for the Carthaginian general’s famous crossing of the Alps. The study, led by the University of Oxford and iDiv/Friedrich Schiller University Jena, reveal that the Col de la Traversette would have been the least energy-intensive route.

James Maynard appointed as new Regius Professor of Mathematics

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of James Maynard, as the new Regius Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford. He will take up the post in the Mathematical Institute on 1 October 2026, and will also be a professorial fellow of Merton College.

New evidence suggests vast hidden magma systems inside Mars

Researchers from the Departments of Earth Sciences and Statistics have uncovered evidence that Mars once hosted enormous, Earth-like magmatic systems deep beneath its surface – despite the planet lacking the plate tectonics long thought necessary for this kind of geological complexity.

Researchers discover pair of giant 'super-puff' planets lighter than candy floss

An international collaboration led by the Department of Physics has discovered two of the lowest-density giant planets ever detected: rare 'super-puff' planets with densities lower than candy floss. The study, a collaboration between the Department of Physics, Université Côte d'Azur/Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur and the University of Birmingham, has been published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Five MPLS academics awarded major European Research Council Advanced Grants

Five researchers from the Department of Chemistry, Department of Computer Science and the Mathematical Institute have been awarded Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC), each worth up to €2.5 million over a period of five years.

Oxford to host new UK AI Research Lab

The University of Oxford has been selected to host a new, cross-university government-backed UK AI Research Lab. The new lab is part of a £60 million investment announced today by the UKRI's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to support two pioneering AI labs over the next six years.

Oxford researchers honoured in Royal Society of Chemistry 2026 Prizes

University of Oxford chemists have been recognised in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)’s 2026 Prizes. The awards celebrate exceptional achievements and significant contributions across the chemical sciences.

Oxford researchers contribute to major advance in the search for dark matter and gravitational waves

Researchers from the Department of Physics have contributed to a major advance towards building large-scale quantum sensors capable of operating under real-world conditions. Ultimately, the work could help physicists probe the fundamental nature of dark matter, dark energy and gravitational waves.

Bees avoid ‘too much of a good thing’ by balancing nutrients in pollen

New Oxford University-led research reveals that bees can regulate their feeding to avoid over-consuming certain essential nutrients – and that honeybees make a specialist ‘baby food’ that gives their larvae a better-balanced diet.

Ten supervisors recognised with awards for outstanding research supervision

Ten supervisors from across the Division have been recognised with awards for their exceptional commitment to mentoring and supporting colleagues in the 2025/2026 academic year. Each recipient has demonstrated outstanding dedication to inspiring others and fostering an environment in which researchers can thrive and progress in their careers.

Oxford statistician co-awarded $1 million Rousseeuw Prize for the R Project

The $1 million prize recognises the achievements of Professor Brian Ripley and the international R Core Team, whose work has helped make advanced statistical computing freely available to researchers, organisations and students around the world.

New study reveals that Sabah's ferret badger is found nowhere else on Earth

Oxford biologists have helped to lead the most comprehensive assessment to date of the endangered Bornean ferret badger (Melogale everetti) – an elusive mammal is found only in the mountain landscapes of western Sabah, in the northern part of the island of Borneo.

Ancient genome duplications laid the foundations of complex brains

A new study led by researchers from the Department of Biology and published in Nature has found that genetic doubling events that occurred over 450 million years ago helped kick-start the evolution of complex brains.

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