News and events
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New survey finds majority of internet users have a positive experience online, but potential for digital divide to widen
Research from the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), part of the University of Oxford, has revealed a rapid increase in use of the internet for commercial, banking and entertainment purposes. -
Oxford leading project to revolutionise electric vehicle batteries
Nextrode project could revolutionise the way electrodes for Li-ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries are manufactured. -
Oxford spinout company launched to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease from MRI scans
Oxford Brain Diagnostics, a spinout from Oxford University, has been launched to deliver a new method for diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease from MRI scans. -
Oxford professor appointed Chief Scientific Adviser at Defra
Oxford University’s Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed by the UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to be the its new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA). -
University researchers awarded for their work in public and community engagement
Researchers using drama to reach those most affected by Malaria in Cambodia’s remote villages; enabling the public to search for theoretical ‘Baby Higgs’ particles from the Large Hadron Collider;... -
Oxford to lead quantum computing hub as part of UK’s research and innovation drive
Science Minister Chris Skidmore has today announced £94 million of funding for the UK’s Quantum Technologies Research Hubs – including a quantum computing and simulation hub led by Oxford University. -
Bessemer Society dinner, Rhodes House
On July 4th, 2019 the Industrial Research Partnerships team sponsored the Bessemer Society summer dinner event. -
New partnership will develop housing and science parks for University
A major partnership between Oxford University and Legal & General has been announced today. -
New maps could show how to beat malaria
New research published in The Lancet shows where the fight to defeat malaria is succeeding and where it has stalled. Two studies present the most comprehensive picture to date of the Plasmodium... -
Launch of Oxford BioEscalator will strengthen region’s bioscience ecosystem
Baroness Nicola Blackwood of North Oxford, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Innovation, has officially opened the Oxford BioEscalator.