News and events
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Apple CEO Tim Cook opens the Oxford Foundry
The Oxford Foundry, a new entrepreneurial hub at the heart of Oxford University, has officially opened its doors. -
Launch of University of Oxford's new Statistical Consultancy unit
The University of Oxford’s Department of Statistics has launched a new consultancy unit, providing comprehensive support and analysis to a range of internal and external businesses. The unit will... -
Scientists create 'brain-like' photonic computer microchips
Scientists have made a crucial step towards unlocking the 'holy grail' of computing – microchips that mimic the way the human brain works to store and process information. -
Medals and prizes for 'outstanding' academics
Three Oxford academics will receive special awards from the British Academy at its 2017 Prizes and Medals ceremony in London this evening. -
New way to detect heart damage caused by chemotherapy
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new way to detect heart damage caused by chemotherapy. -
Oxford researchers highlight ‘hidden’ learning condition
Researchers have launched a campaign to end 200 years of confusion in diagnosing a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects two children in every classroom. -
Virtual reality tool developed to untangle genes
Researchers from Oxford have been using virtual reality software to compile genetic data to create models which explain how genes are controlled within their natural chromosomal environments. -
Citizen science project to help victims of Hurricane Irma
An unusual collaboration between engineers at Oxford, the Zooniverse citizen science platform and international disaster response organisation Rescue Global is enabling a rapid and effective... -
New partnership aims to be "paradigm of scientific excellence"
Oxford University has entered into a partnership with the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI), which will support a number of science research developments. -
Experts urge rethink of ‘outdated’ asthma categorisation
A group of respiratory medicine experts have called for an overhaul in our thinking about how asthma and other airways diseases are categorised and treated, saying the current approach is outdated...