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Oxford researchers comment on the plastic waste crisis for Earth Day 2024

Environment
Expert opinion
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Plastics
Policy
Social Sciences
Sustainability
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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre moves to Oxford University after receiving continuation funding

Funding
Humanities
Policy
Society
Amazonia's Fire Crises: Study shows emergency fire bans are insufficient and urges strategic action ahead of the next burning season

New study on Amazonia's fire crises urges action ahead of the next burning season

Climate
Climate change
Conservation
Environment
Policy
True Planet
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New heart disease calculator could save lives by identifying high-risk patients missed by current tools

Artificial Intelligence
Health
Medical Sciences
Research
A bat with very large ears, perched on a rock face.

Study shows that island bats are valuable allies for farmers

Biology
Conservation
Environment
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
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Study reveals how humanity could unite to address global challenges

Research
Social Sciences
Oxford skyline

New Academic Champion for Policy Engagement appointed

Policy
Social Sciences
University
Breakthrough aerosol human infection model gives hope for future tuberculosis vaccine development

Breakthrough aerosol human infection model gives hope for future tuberculosis vaccine development

Global health
Health
Medical Sciences
Vaccines
Study improves understanding of effects of household air pollution during pregnancy

Study improves understanding of effects of household air pollution during pregnancy

Global health
Medical Sciences
Research
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Four ‘outstanding research leaders’ at Oxford awarded major European Research Council grants

Awards
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
Social Sciences

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