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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Equinox 2035: Oxfordshire targets 20 unicorn companies and 30,000 innovation jobs
Oxfordshire has set out a 10-year strategy to attract more than £1 billion in annual investment, create 30,000 net new innovation-linked jobs and develop 20 billion-dollar companies, with a focus on helping businesses scale and ensuring more residents benefit from the county’s research-led economy.
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Oxford’s historic Osney Power Station reopens as Oxford University’s Global Leadership Centre
Oxford University has opened a £70m Global Leadership Centre at the former Osney Power Station, transforming the historic industrial building into a residential executive education facility while retaining key features of its past.
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Oxford University plans for Wellington Square development approved despite Jericho objections
Plans to demolish a Wellington Square building and replace it with academic space and student accommodation have been approved by Oxford councillors, despite objections over the loss of mature trees, biodiversity and a much-loved community space.
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Oxford University ranked world’s No. 1 for 11th consecutive year in 2027 rankings
The University of Oxford has retained the top position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for an 11th consecutive year, remaining ahead of MIT as the 2027 table expands to a record 2,297 universities.
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New 3D scans reveal hidden details in Oxford’s Divinity School carvings
Ultra-high-resolution 3D recordings of Oxford’s medieval Divinity School ceiling have revealed previously unseen details, including a mythical creature mistaken for a calf for centuries.
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Oxford MedTech founder wins top prize at NatWest Accelerator Pitch Competition final
An Oxford-based MedTech entrepreneur has secured the £70,000 top prize at the NatWest Accelerator Oxford Pitch Competition, as more than 400 founders, investors and business leaders gathered at Saïd Business School to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Plans to redevelop Warneford Hospital reapproved after review by Oxford City Council committee
Plans to redevelop the historic Warneford Hospital site in Headington have been approved for a second time by Oxford City Council, despite cross-party objections over increased parking provision, environmental concerns and warnings of a potential judicial review.
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Oxford spinout Caudal Energy raises £4.3m in funding to scale predictable tidal power technology
Oxford spinout Caudal Energy has secured £4.3m in funding to accelerate development of its predictable tidal power technology, with commercial deployment targeted for 2028.
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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.