University of Oxford
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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Oxford University to interview 2021 prospective candidates online
The announcement comes amidst concerns about the rising rate of COVID-19 cases in the UK, and ahead of the university’s virtual open day on 30 June and 01 July.
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Oxford University to host G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting in early June
The 2021 G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting will be held in person in Oxford on 03 and 04 June and will bring together health leaders from the world’s leading democracies.
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Cecil Rhodes Statue will not be removed for now says Oriel College
The Governing Body of Oriel College has decided not to begin the process of removing the statue despite an Independent Commission backing the College’s original wish to remove it.
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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.