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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First Light Fusion installs UK’s biggest two-stage hyper-velocity gas gun
Weighing 25,000kg, the new 38mm gun fires a 100g projectile, which can reach a maximum velocity of 6.5km/s or 14,500mph – 20 times the speed of sound.
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Oxford’s Vaccitech completes IPO on Nasdaq and raises $110.5m
The Oxford-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that co-invented a COVID-19 vaccine is a spin-out from Oxford University’s Jenner Institute.
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Sustainable textiles start-up Fiquetex wins Oxford University competition
Eco-friendly Fiquetex will produce 100% sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable fabric and leather from the Colombian Fique plant and natural rubber latex.
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Oxford University researchers release cheap, quick COVID-19 antibody test
The new easy-to-produce Oxford University COVID-19 antibody test detects coronavirus spike-protein binding antibodies in people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Oxford’s universities prepare for the return of more students
Students on practical courses who need to access specialist facilities and equipment will be returning to campus in March and April, in line with the Government’s latest guidance.
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Banco Santander and Oxentia Foundation launch a new Environmental Challenge competition
The challenge addresses two objectives: Be sustainable through green financing and investment, and Be mindful through products and services that raise awareness about our impact on the environment.
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Oxford-led research centre to pioneer greener global financial system launches
The £10m government funded research centre will advise lenders, investors and insurers, enabling them to make better decisions to support a greener global economy.
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Zero Carbon Oxford Summit: Leaders support 2040 net zero carbon emissions
The group of 21 leaders from the city’s universities, institutions and large businesses gave support to the aspiration of achieving net zero carbon emissions as a city by 2040.
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Planning permission granted for Oxford University’s Life and Mind Building
Designed by internationally renowned architect practice NBBJ, the building will house the Departments of Experimental Psychology and Biology, including Plant Sciences and Zoology.
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Oxford’s uni students set to study online under new national lockdown
The majority of students at both universities have been asked not to return to Oxford, except for those studying specific courses relating to medicine, health, education and social work.
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Tool identifies COVID-19 patients at highest risk of deterioration
The online tool, made freely available to NHS doctors, could support clinicians’ decision making – helping to improve patient outcomes and ultimately save lives.
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Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in UK
The Government has ordered 100 million doses – enough to vaccinate 50 million people – and the first doses are due to be given on 04 January amid rising coronavirus cases.
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Professor Sir Rory Collins awarded the MRC Millennium Medal 2020
He is being honoured for his transformative national and international contributions to both cardiovascular disease and UK Biobank.
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Tinbergen building demolition work completed
The Tinbergen building – located on the junction of St Cross Road and South Parks Road – was the University’s largest teaching and research building before its closure in February 2017.
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Oxford University most influential research institution in the UK
With 52 individuals on the 2020 Highly Cite Researchers List, Oxford’s academics are the most cited researchers in the UK and the second most cited in Europe.
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Therapeutics company PepGen raises $45m Series A funding
The funding round was led by RA Capital Management with participation from Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI), the company’s original seed investor, University of Oxford and CureDuchenne.