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New study sheds light on the origin of animals
28 June 2023
A study led by researchers in the Department of Earth Sciences has brought us one step closer to solving a mystery that has puzzled naturalists since Charles Darwin: when did animals first appear in the history of Earth? The results have been published today in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution.
Professor John Goodenough
27 June 2023
We are saddened to learn that Professor John Goodenough, Nobel Laureate and former Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory at Oxford, has died aged 100.
Volcanic research to showcase at Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition
27 June 2023
Together with colleagues from UEA and the University of the West Indies, researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences will lead 'Sensing Volcanoes', one of the nine flagship exhibits this year.
Oxford University to lead tidal energy project for carbon emission reduction and energy security
26 June 2023
CoTide is an ambitious £7 million project to help deliver scalable, affordable and sustainable tidal stream energy.
From The Conversation: Do these seven things really stop mosquitoes biting you?
23 June 2023
Maisie Vollans from the Department of Biology investigates changes to the way we smell that can really stop us from being bitten by mosquitoes.
Record number of unicorn founders from the University of Oxford
23 June 2023
The University of Oxford has produced the highest number of tech unicorn founders across Europe, according to a new report.
MPLS success in the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Environmental Sustainability 2023
22 June 2023
MPLS departments, teams and individuals have all been recognised in this year’s awards, which celebrate the exceptional contributions of staff and students in advancing environmental sustainability.
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 Division announces the winners of Beyond Boundaries, its science-inspired art competition
21 June 2023
Beyond Boundaries aims to highlight the work of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic scientists and mathematicians, while also engaging local schools and young people in showcasing the researchers’ work in art form. The work will be going on public display at Oxford University Museum of Natural History from Friday 30 June – Monday 3 July.
Oxford physicists connect with school students through ‘I’m a Scientist... Get Me Out of Here!’
21 June 2023
Eight scientists from the Departments of Physics, Materials and Engineering Science, and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience, have participated in the Physics Zone of ‘I’m a Scientist... Get Me Out of Here’, a STEM enrichment activity for school students.
MPLS academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2023
17 June 2023
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.
Oxford Chemistry researchers synthesise first example of a stable beryllium-beryllium bond
16 June 2023
Scientists in the Department of Chemistry have prepared the first-ever stable compound containing a chemical bond between two beryllium atoms, as described in a paper published in 'Science' and featured in 'New Scientist'.
White dwarf pulsar discovery sheds light on star evolution
16 June 2023
The discovery of a rare type of spinning white dwarf star in a binary star system – only the second one known – provides a new understanding into the role of magnetic fields in stellar evolution. The research was led by the University of Warwick and supported by, among others, Dr Ian Heywood from the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics.
Professors awarded prestigious UKRI Turing AI World-Leading Fellowships
14 June 2023
Professor Michael Bronstein and Professor Alison Noble will conduct ground-breaking work on some of artificial intelligence’s biggest challenges.
Six Oxford scientists win Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes
13 June 2023
Six researchers from the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Materials have been honoured in this year's Royal Society of Chemistry Research and Innovation Prizes.
New study could help unlock ‘game-changing’ batteries for electric vehicles and aviation
8 June 2023
Significantly improved electric vehicle (EV) batteries could be a step closer thanks to a new study led by MPLS researchers, published in Nature.
Oxford Professor of Chemistry elected to oldest learned US society
7 June 2023
Dame Carol Robinson (Department of Chemistry) is one of a handful of distinguished scholars worldwide to have been elected a Member of the American Philosophical Society (APS) for 2023.
Professor Frances Kirwan receives L'Oréal-UNESCO Award
1 June 2023
Oxford Mathematician Frances Kirwan is the recipient of a 2023 L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Award. The awards honour five eminent women scientists from five regions of the world.
Oxford joins Imperial and York in £12 million fusion power industry partnership
24 May 2023
A multi-institutional team will explore a new method for creating fusion power it hopes could eventually be scaled to provide safe, clean, and abundant energy.
Oxford retains top spot for spinouts
23 May 2023
The University retains its position as the leading academic institution in the UK for generating spinout companies, according to a new report by data analyst firm Beauhurst.