University of Oxford News
Browse the news and stories from the University of Oxford – a world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research and the oldest university in the English-speaking world. This includes selected news and stories from its 39 Oxford colleges, four academic divisions: Medical Sciences; Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences; Humanities; and Social Sciences; the Department for Continuing Education, and its Gardens, Libraries and Museums division of the University of Oxford.
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Beard Construction reports strong year as Oxford office appoints new lead
Beard Construction’s Oxford office reports strong growth and appoints a new lead, marking a successful year of major projects and community impact.
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Oxford’s electric bus fleet wins prestigious national decarbonisation award
Oxford’s electric bus fleet has won a national award after introducing 159 zero-emission vehicles. The project has reduced air pollution and improved air quality, with further investment bringing additional electric buses to routes across Oxfordshire.
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Wild Bioscience scales climate-resilient crop development at Milton Park after £45m investment
Wild Bioscience expands at Milton Park with £45m backing, scaling facilities and leadership to accelerate climate-resilient crop development.
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Two writers with Oxford ties named on 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist
The 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist features debut voices, major authors, and two writers with Oxford connections.
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Gardner Leader brings business community together for International Women’s Day
More than 130 professionals gathered at Somerville College for Gardner Leader’s International Women’s Day event, celebrating women’s achievements while supporting Homeless Oxfordshire and raising awareness for the charity’s Her Way Home campaign.
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Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026 Longlist includes three authors with Oxford connections
Three writers with Oxford connections feature on the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist, joining 13 other authors recognised for powerful storytelling exploring identity, family, displacement and the complexities of human experience.
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Oxford alumni nominated for 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist
Four Oxford-connected writers have been named on the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist, part of a “hopeful” selection celebrating outstanding narrative non-fiction across politics, memoir, science, history and art.
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Stepnell completes refurbishment of Molecular and Imaging laboratories at University of Oxford
Stepnell has completed a complex refurbishment of specialist laboratories at the University of Oxford, modernising facilities within the Henry Wellcome Building while working in a live research environment and delivering significant local social value.
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Oxford University convenes Oxfordshire cultural leaders to strengthen leadership
Oxford University has convened senior cultural leaders from across Oxfordshire in a special edition of its Oxford Cultural Leaders programme, strengthening leadership capacity and collaboration while building a shared vision for the county’s cultural future.
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Salience Labs accelerates AI innovation with new photonic switch facility at Milton Park
Salience Labs has expanded to Milton Park to advance its photonic switches for AI data centres. Its new R&D facility supports faster, more energy-efficient data processing through optical technology, strengthening its growth plans within a thriving innovation community.
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Oxford University unveils Catalysts portrait series honouring global research leaders
The Bodleian Libraries and British Journal of Photography have unveiled Catalysts, a portrait series honouring Oxford researchers whose work is shaping global health, climate action, education, and social justice.
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Oxford University part of NatWest’s new partnership drive to boost UK innovation
NatWest has partnered with four UK universities, expanding its Accelerator network with new hubs and strengthened support for innovation-led businesses. The bank has exceeded its 2025 growth target as new data shows exceptional turnover and survival rates among participating companies.
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University of Oxford OpenSAFELY team awarded Queen Elizabeth prize
Oxford’s OpenSAFELY platform has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education, celebrating its pioneering approach to NHS data access and privacy-preserving research with global impact.
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Building your own Community History project
On 28 November, the Community History Hub hosts a networking event connecting participants with local organisations and university teams offering support for community history projects. Attendees can explore resources, build collaborations, and gain expert advice on research design, archives, and impact evaluation.
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Oral History skills training workshop
On 21 November, Oxford University’s Community History Hub will host a hands-on workshop on oral history research methods. Participants will gain practical insights into interview planning, ethics, and technique from Dr Sally Frampton and Dr Suzan Meryem Kalayci, who bring expertise in mental health and memory studies.
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The Car-Makers of Cowley
Join Oxford University’s Community History Hub on 14 November for a seminar exploring The Car-Makers of Cowley project. Local historian Maurice East and Prof Rob Iliffe will discuss the rise of the Morris and Pressed Steel factories, the industrial action of the 1960s–80s, and how the car industry reshaped Oxford. Attendees are invited to share…