Research
Oxford University ranked number 1 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the eighth year running, and at the heart of this success is our ground-breaking research and innovation.
Oxford is world-famous for research excellence and home to some of the most talented people from across the globe. Our work helps the lives of millions, solving real-world problems through a huge network of partnerships and collaborations. The breadth and interdisciplinary nature of our research sparks imaginative and inventive insights and solutions.
A computer model of the heart
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Professor David Gavaghan on mathematical models of the heart, and making them work better to allow for predictions of heart function.
Citizen Science translating ancient lives
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For more than a century, scholars have worked on the Oxyrhynchus Papyri: a million fragments of documents recovered from Egypt in the early 20th century, containing everything from lost Gospels to ancient tax returns. Led by Dr Dirk Obbink, the Ancient Lives project digitised the fragments, and allowed members of the public to identify the characters they contained.
Sharing the beauty of networks
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Dr Mason Porter discusses the beauty of network maths, and how he and his colleagues have pioneered a programme to teach others about this vital area of mathematical understanding.
The TOBY Trial - cooling babies
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Cooling or 'moderate hypothermia' is used to treat term babies who experienced a lack of oxygen during birth. It has been shown to reduce the risk of death or impairment and is now the treatment recommended by National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
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Latest research news
Ant queens cannibalise their sick offspring - then ‘recycle’ them
Urgent action needed to understand links between air pollution and mental health
New analysis indicates UK hunting trophies law would cause more harm than good
New trial to test potential treatment for chronic kidney disease
University of Oxford and United Nations Human Rights to host landmark global climate summit
Antibiotic resistance has claimed at least one million lives each year since 1990
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AI at Oxford
We are developing fundamental AI tools, applying AI to global challenges, and addressing the ethical issues of new technologies.
Brain and Mental Health
Experts at Oxford are expanding our understanding of brain health at a cellular level, exploring the impacts of mental health issues on the individual, and examining population-wide global health problems.
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