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Recent News About University of Oxford
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Oxford scientists join Royal Society as new fellows
Eight Oxford scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, joining over 90 scientists from UK and international institutions recognized for their contributions to various fields such as artificial intelligence, electron...
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Oxford study links poverty and loneliness to increased pain and fatigue
A recent study published in Public Health has explored the link between poverty, loneliness, and a specific set of physical and emotional symptoms.
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Scientists identify earth's crust as potential source of clean hydrogen
In a bid to address the growing demand for hydrogen, scientists from the University of Oxford, Durham University, and the University of Toronto have unveiled research highlighting Earth's continental crust as a potential source of natural,...
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Oxford researchers document medical practices among Ugandan chimpanzees
Researchers from Oxford University, in collaboration with a local team in Uganda, have observed chimpanzees in Budongo Forest engaging in both self-directed and prosocial wound care.
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Researchers develop new global river network to enhance flood prediction
Rivers play a crucial role in supporting life but also pose increasing risks as climate change progresses.
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Oxford receives £8.4M gift for professorship & centre on global primary care
A donation exceeding £8.4 million from the Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour will lead to the creation of the Dr Sadok Besrour Professorship of Global Primary Care and a new Besrour Centre for Global Primary Care at the University of Oxford.
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Right Here Right Now Global Climate Summit adopts decentralized model for online engagement
The Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit is set to take place with a unique decentralized format, focusing on reducing environmental impact by hosting the event online.
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Ian Walmsley leads new institute amid UK's growing focus on quantum technology
Professor Ian Walmsley has been appointed to lead the Oxford Quantum Institute and will join the government’s Quantum Strategic Advisory Board.
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Study highlights complex relationship between teen mental health and social media
The impact of social media on adolescent mental health is often oversimplified in public discourse, according to Professor Andrew Przybylski of the Oxford Internet Institute.
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Study reveals insights into language generation by large language models
The study examines how large language models (LLMs) generate language, challenging the belief that these models primarily learn through inferring rules from their training data.
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New study introduces 'counter-connecting' alongside bullying for better pupil support
A new paper titled "Bullying or counter-connecting?
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Lessons from UK high street highlight importance of cyber resilience
Since the Easter Weekend, Marks & Spencer (M&S), a major UK high street retailer, has been dealing with the repercussions of a cyber-attack.
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New method identifies potential solutions for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists at the Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) have developed a new screening method to address the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria.
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Oxford scholars join US National Academy
Four academics from the University of Oxford have been elected as international members of the US National Academy of Sciences this year.
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CO2RE funds seven artistic projects exploring greenhouse gas removal
Seven artists have been selected by CO2RE to create projects inspired by Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR).
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Oxford announces new Schmidt AI in Science Fellows and projects for 2025
Oxford University has announced the new cohort of Schmidt AI in Science Fellows for 2025.
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Celebrated actors join Oxford event honoring women's contributions to film
Bridgerton actor Simone Ashley and Surface star Gugu Mbatha-Raw will participate in an event at Oxford University to celebrate the role of women in the film industry.
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Data changes influence maternal death statistics, COVID-19 impact noted
The study examines the impact of data collection changes, particularly the introduction of a 'pregnancy checkbox' on death certificates, on reported maternal death rates in the United States.
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Climate Policy Monitor finds global growth in climate laws despite US rollbacks
The latest report from the Climate Policy Monitor, a joint initiative between the Blavatnik School of Government and the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme, highlights a global increase in climate regulation since 2020.
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New biostimulant yields significant improvements in wheat crop trials
A groundbreaking study has demonstrated the potential of a novel biostimulant in increasing wheat crop yields.