Science & Technology
Oxford receives £16.5m for psychosis research
Researchers at Oxford University are to lead a research programme into the antipsychotic properties of cannabidiol (CBD).
CBD is one of the chemicals found in marijuana but it is distinct...
“The longer we don’t reduce emissions, it’s turning into effect”: Oxford environmental scientists discuss ways to tackle climate change
“Climate change is a real threat,” a Harvard Medical School article on anxiety about...
Oxford-led study finds concerning levels of PFAS chemicals in Norwegian Arctic ice, posing risks to ecosystems
An Oxford-led study found that the Norwegian Arctic ice in Svalbard is contaminated with...
At least 90% of the world population to face the combined consequences of extreme heat and drought, Oxford study says
On July 19, 2022, a temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius was measured in the...
MRI study involving Oxford researchers finds brain differences in children with language learning difficulties
A child is quiet. He has difficulty reading and writing. He struggles to choose...
Unmasking the Failings: why the UK government was too slow on face coverings
Picture this: a man in his 20s has contracted COVID-19, but he doesn’t know it. He heads to the shop for some supplies. He...
Oxford coronavirus vaccine safe and trains immune system
The University of Oxford coronavirus vaccine appears to
train the immune system without safety concerns, the
University has announced.
In the first stage of trials, the vaccine...
Oxford study declares face masks effective and calls for action
A new Oxford study from the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has concluded that face coverings should be worn by everyone to limit the...
Oxford startup wins global prize for female entrepreneurship
"We are delighted and honoured to be selected as a winner from such truly outstanding and inspiring women-led deeptech companies from all over the globe. "
Oxford scientists create rapid COVID-19 test
University of Oxford scientists have developed a COVID-19 test which produces results within 30-45 minutes.
Oxford's test will cost no more than £20, cheaper than...
Artificial Intelligence: The Case for Regulation
With every passing day, technology becomes increasingly indispensable in our world. Inventions such as electricity, the motor car, and the internet stand out as...
Oxford Expands Coronavirus Trial to Brazil and South Africa
Having already undergone Phase I/II of clinical trials that began in April, Oxford's experimental vaccine is set to be trialled in Brazil and South...
Ventilators Aren’t The Miracle Machines We Prayed For
In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic,
ventilators – or the sparsity thereof – caused a great deal of distress to
healthcare professionals, politicians, and...
International lawyers sign Oxford Statement protecting healthcare from cyber-attacks
More than 120 lawyers have signed the Oxford Statement on the International Law Protections Against Cyber Operations Targeting the Health Care Sector. The Oxford...
Oxford University leads ‘breakthrough’ in coronavirus treatment
A trial led by Oxford University has discovered that
dexamethasone, a cheap steroid, can help reduce deaths in seriously ill COVID-19
patients.
The drug reduced the...
Men more likely to travel during lockdown, says Oxford study
The Oxford COVID-19 Impact monitor has found that men in the UK have moved more than their female counterparts in every age group, both...
Oxford researchers lead drug trial into alternative COVID-19 treatments
Researchers at the University of Oxford are working
alongside NHS associates as part of a team to carry out a new clinical drug
trial to aid...
Student campaign for affordable access to Oxford COVID-19 vaccine
Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), a global network of university students, is campaigning for affordable, global access to a COVID-19 vaccine. UAEM UK...
Oxford graduate launches digital mentoring for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
22-year old Oxford graduate Joe Seddon has launched Zero Gravity, a digital mentoring startup connecting state school students from low socioeconomic backgrounds with undergraduate...
