10 March 2025
\n \n \n \nNew research from the Department of Biology has provided fresh insights into how bird songs evolve over time, revealing a significant role for population dynamics in shaping song diversity and change. The findings \u2013 based on an analysis of over 100,000 bird songs \u2013 have been published today in Current Biology.
\n \n\n \n \n7 March 2025
\n \n \n \nThe University of Oxford's ZERO Institute (Zero-carbon Energy Research Oxford), dedicated to pioneering research in zero-carbon energy systems, is delighted to announce the establishment of a new PhD/DPhil scholarship funded by the Ezgi and Michele Attisani family foundation. Mr. Attisani, an active tech investor and founder of the world's largest e-sports platform, FACE IT, has donated to support emerging talent in the field of zero-carbon energy.
\n \n\n \n \n6 March 2025
\n \n \n \nWe are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025\u202fBeyond Boundaries\u202fArt Competition, inviting Oxfordshire state school students in Years 5, 6, 7, and 8 to take part in a unique fusion of art and science.
\n \n\n \n \n28 February 2025
\n \n \n \nThe University of Oxford\u2019s Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is delighted to announce a generous gift from G-Research, which will fund nine DPhil scholarships over the next three years.
\n \n\n \n \n26 February 2025
\n \n \n \nA study led by researchers from the Department of Engineering Science has developed an advanced physics-based AI-driven tool to aid traumatic brain injury (TBI) investigations in forensics and law enforcement.
\n \n\n \n \n26 February 2025
\n \n \n \nThe IOI has awarded \u00a35 million to a group of 17 interdisciplinary researchers from the University to develop new therapies for drug-resistant tuberculosis.
\n \n\n \n \n21 February 2025
\n \n \n \nThe Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) has been awarded \u00a31 million from Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Ef\ufb01cacy (PACE) to develop a new class of antibiotics based on a \u03b2-lactam-free small molecule transpeptidase inhibitor.
\n \n\n \n \n20 February 2025
\n \n \n \nIn a perspective paper published in Nature, scientists across Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe outline for the first time how Artificial Intelligence can transform the landscape of infectious disease research and improve pandemic preparedness.
\n \n\n \n \n19 February 2025
\n \n \n \nTen research group leaders across the Division have been recognised with awards for their exceptional commitment to mentoring and supporting colleagues. Each recipient has shown outstanding dedication to inspiring others and creating an environment where people can thrive and advance in their careers.
\n \n\n \n \n19 February 2025
\n \n \n \nProfessor Sir Peter Bruce has been elected a member of the Leopoldina, the German National Academy of Sciences. This honour recognises Professor Bruce's exceptional contributions to scientific research and his esteemed stature within the international scientific community.
\n \n\n \n \n17 February 2025
\n \n \n \nA new research study led by researchers in the Department of Biology demonstrates that sustainable agricultural practices that both protect pollinator populations and mitigate climate risks could help secure \u2013 and even improve \u2013 global cocoa yields.
\n \n\n \n \n7 February 2025
\n \n \n \nSir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS, has been presented with the Sheldon Medal by the University of Oxford in recognition of the company\u2019s exceptionally generous support for research into antimicrobial resistance.
\n \n\n \n \n6 February 2025
\n \n \n \nA breakthrough from researchers at the Department of Physics addresses quantum\u2019s \u2018scalability problem\u2019: a quantum computer powerful enough to be capable of processing millions of qubits.
\n \n\n \n \n4 February 2025
\n \n \n \nProfessor Shadbolt from the Department of Computer Science will join seven other new members who will advise on strategic science and technology policy issues that cut across the responsibilities of individual government departments.
\n \n\n \n \n3 February 2025
\n \n \n \nThe Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division at the University of Oxford is delighted to announce the establishment of the Denys Firth Scholarship in Theoretical Physics, made possible by a generous gift from Denys Firth (Oriel College, 1969, Physics).
\n \n\n \n \n30 January 2025
\n \n \n \nResearchers at the University of Oxford and their collaborators, including the Serum Institute of India, have developed an innovative method to identify falsified vaccines without opening the vaccine vial.
\n \n\n \n \n29 January 2025
\n \n \n \nAmy Hinsley, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Biology, and Silviu Petrovan, Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, investigate the risks involved in the increasing trade in trees, cut flowers, pot plants, bulbs and foliage.
\n \n\n \n \n28 January 2025
\n \n \n \nThe planet was originally detected two years ago by Oxford University scientist Dr Michael Cretignier. This result, drawing on over two decades of observations, opens a window to future studies of Earth-like exoplanets that may have conditions suitable for life.
\n \n\n \n \n28 January 2025
\n \n \n \nInstead of using their communication networks to transmit warning signals, the Department of Biology led findings suggest it is more likely that plants \u2018eavesdrop\u2019 on their neighbours.
\n \n\n \n \n24 January 2025
\n \n \n \nProfessor Christl Donnelly and Professor Alain Goriely have been awarded Visiting Miller Professorships at the University of California, Berkeley, in early 2026.
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