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Oxford leads Nature Positive Universities Alliance to reverse biodiversity decline

The Nature Positive Universities Alliance brings higher education institutions together to use their unique power and influence as drivers of positive change.

New project aims to transform how wildlife trade is monitored and managed.

New project aims to transform how wildlife trade is monitored and managed

Unsustainable wildlife use and trade imperils thousands of species and is a major contributor towards current unprecedented rates of global biodiversity loss.

Oxford University Innovation's 2024 Impact Report showcases a year of transformative research

Oxford University Innovation's 2024 Impact Report showcases a year of transformative research

The impact report sets out OUI’s support to form cutting edge spinouts and the return of millions of pounds to the University of Oxford to fund future innovation and research. The report was unveiled at an

Outsourcing adult social care has contributed to England’s care crisis, argue researchers

Outsourcing adult social care has contributed to England’s care crisis, argue researchers

'On average, for-profit care homes are worse quality and more selective than publicly-owned provision – and yet the for-profit sector has come to dominate the landscape in England's social care', says Benjamin Goodair from the

Men more willing than women to accept robot care in old age, Oxford study finds

Men more willing than women to accept robot care in old age, Oxford study finds

The study, published in the journal Community, Work and Family, assesses peo

New ethical framework to help navigate use of AI in academic research

New ethical framework to help navigate use of AI in academic research

As Large Language Models (LLMs) become more prevalent and easy to access, academics across the globe are using their assistance for academic manuscript writing, in particular developing ideas and content.

Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains

Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains

In the EU, a new law requires companies to create plans that lay out how they will transition to net zero.

New UKRI-funded network to bolster UK’s cyber security research ecosystem

New UKRI-funded network to bolster UK’s cyber security research ecosystem

The UK is the third most targeted country in the world for cyber-attacks, after Ukraine and the United States

Oxford’s gargoyles come to life in new Extended Reality (XR) interactive experience

Oxford’s gargoyles come to life in new Extended Reality (XR) interactive experience

From 11-24 November, Fantasy Futures: Guardians of Oxford will showcase the latest innovations in motion tracking technologies, provided by Vicon Motion Systems, and take visitors on a narrative

Work with nature to unlock economic prosperity, says major Oxford study

Work with nature to unlock economic prosperity, says major Oxford study

The authors also highlight how NbS can create 'win-win' scenarios, such as raising income and creating jobs while enhancing biodiversity and supporting climate adaptation.

New study reveals a global consensus on what democracy means

New study reveals a global consensus on what democracy means

Most people in most countries state that they wish to have a democratic

New legal paper on Gaza urges immediate action

New legal research on Gaza war urges immediate action

In a paper on international law in Gaza, Professor Janina Dill of the Blavatnik School of Government

Pioneering digital technology to examine musical themes of England’s most celebrated composer

Pioneering digital technology to examine musical themes of England’s most celebrated composer

Elgar is famous for works such as the ‘Enigma’ Variations and The Dream of Gerontius, which display the thematic richness his compositions are known for.

Oxford researchers record wettest month in 250 years

Oxford researchers record wettest month in 250 years

Charlie Knight, current doctoral researcher and Radcliffe Meteorological Observer, remarked, 'this exceptional amount of rainfall is particularly unusual given that September is typically not a very wet month, averaging 52 mm of rain.

Oxford Vaccine Group marks 30 years battling ‘deadly six’ diseases with major art installation

Oxford Vaccine Group marks 30 years battling ‘deadly six’ diseases with major art installation

The installation was commissioned to mark the 30th anniversary of the Oxford Vaccine Group which was established in 1994, and set out to provide scientific research into the development and implementation of vacc

New study reveals positive mood changes during video game play

New study reveals positive mood changes during video game play

The study looks at player data from 67,328 gaming sessions from 8,695 players in 39 countries, analysing their mood before and during gameplayAcross 162,325 in-game mood reports from players of the popular game PowerWash Simulator (PWS), the average player reported a more positive m
Over 40% of major companies, cities and regions still lack emission reduction targets, shows Net Zero Stocktake co-led by Oxford University researchers

Over 40% of major companies, cities and regions lack emission reduction targets, shows new report

As the climate crisis accelerates, the Net Zero Stocktake 2024 identifies a commitment gap across cities, states and regions, which is holding back the necessary economy-wide transition.

University of Oxford and United Nations Human Rights to host landmark global climate summit

University of Oxford and United Nations Human Rights to host landmark global climate summit

The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit will be held in Oxford from 4-7 June 2025, in conjunction with participating universities around the world being convened by the International Universities Climate Alliance.

Participants at OPEN Conversation on Technology Foresight

Bridging Ethics and Policy: An OPEN Conversation on Technology Foresight

In an era of rapid technological advancement, policymakers face the crucial task of anticipating techno-social trends in order to support technological innovation responsibly, sustainably, inclusively, and fairly.

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