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Oxford’s REF 2021 results show largest volume of world-leading research

Education
Research
University

Professor Irene Tracey CBE FMedSci nominated as next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford

University

50-year project reveals new insights about the evolution and influence of Voltaire’s thought

Research

Oxford University launches the Astrophoria Foundation Year for underrepresented students

Education

LEGO Foundation gives £11 million in support of international parenting initiative

Funding

Wytham Woods’ Great Tit study celebrates 75 years and reveals how spring has advanced a calendar month in that time

Biology
Climate change
Environment
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science

Oral paratyphoid vaccine begins human trials

Health
Medical Sciences
Vaccines

Sapphire fibre could enable cleaner energy and air-travel

Innovation
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science

No rest for new elephant mothers

Biology
Conservation
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science

Breakthrough success in provision of automated psychological therapy using virtual reality (VR)

Medical Sciences
Mental health
Research

Oxford University retains top spot for spinout generation in the UK

Innovation
University

Little understood brain region linked to how we perceive pain

Biology
Health
Medical Sciences
Research

Oxford launches new multi-disciplinary ZERO Institute

Climate change
Environment
Innovation
Policy
Research
Science

British Academy creates new fellowship – to investigate 'levelling up through talk'

Funding

Researchers develop the world's first power-free frequency tuner using nanomaterials

Innovation
Research
Science
Technology

Oxford Ukrainian community works with academics to create advice for families affected by war

Oral paratyphoid vaccine to begin human trials

Health
Medical Sciences
Research
Vaccines

Brain regions related to smell show decline following mild COVID-19

Coronavirus
Health
Medical Sciences
Research

Rabies vaccine candidate begins human trials in Tanzania

Research
Vaccines

University of Oxford researchers create largest ever human family tree

Genetics
Innovation
Research
Science

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