Most hospital C. difficile cases have not spread from other patients
7 February 2012 17:00
The vast majority of C. difficile cases in hospital are isolated cases and have not been spread from other patients, researchers in Oxford and Leeds have found.
New deal brings men's and women's boat races onto same day
7 February 2012 17:00
New sponsorship deals for the boat race will enable the men’s and women’s races to be held on the same stretch of river on the same day for the first time, it has been announced today (8 February 2012).
Pupils given a taste of US Congress
7 February 2012 17:00
Oxfordshire schoolchildren gained an insight into the workings of the United States Congress from two former Congressmen at the Rothermere American Institute on Monday 6 February 2012.
UK Cabinet Office and Oxford team up to promote government project leadership
6 February 2012 17:00
The University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School will host a major leadership academy for civil servants responsible for major government projects. The Saïd Business School will deliver the new leadership academy in partnership with the UK Cabinet Office and Deloitte.
Gene linked to risk of common type of stroke
6 February 2012 17:00
A genetic variant that increases the risk of a common type of stroke has been identified by an international group of scientists.
Boost for bioscience doctoral training
2 February 2012 17:00
Oxford University has been awarded approximately £3m to train a new generation of researchers to tackle the most important challenges in bioscience research.
'Goldilocks' gene could determine best treatment for TB patients
2 February 2012 17:00
Tuberculosis patients may receive treatments in the future according to what version they have of a single 'Goldilocks' gene, says an international research team from Oxford University, King’s College London, Vietnam and the USA.
Brain size bigger if you have more friends
31 January 2012 17:00
Researchers are suggesting that there is a link between the number of friends you have and the size of the region of the brain - known as the orbital prefrontal cortex - that is found just above the eyes.
Plant invasion triggered ice ages
31 January 2012 17:00
Oxford University access activity sees results
31 January 2012 17:00
A flagship Oxford programme to attract students from educationally under-represented backgrounds is having a major impact on University entry, according to new figures.
Half of species found by 'great plant hunters'
31 January 2012 17:00
More than 50% of the world’s plant species have been discovered by 2% of plant collectors, a team led by Oxford scientists has found.
DNA study reveals how bacteria evaded childhood vaccine
29 January 2012 17:00
Bacteria which can cause pneumonia and meningitis in children swapped DNA to evade a vaccine targeted against them, a new study has found.
Is third party funding effectively regulated in the UK?
29 January 2012 17:00
A study shows that the market for litigation funding is firmly established for commercial disputes in the UK and is extending into cases involving ordinary citizens, such as personal injury and group actions.
Laser hints at how Universe got its magnetism
25 January 2012 17:00
Scientists have used a laser to create magnetic fields similar to those involved in the formation of the first galaxies; findings that could help to solve the riddle of how the Universe got its magnetism.
The ethics of brain boosting
25 January 2012 17:00
Heart attack deaths have halved
25 January 2012 17:00
The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, according to Oxford University research.
2,000,000 degree matter mimics stars
25 January 2012 17:00
Extreme conditions of temperature and pressure found in stars have been recreated on Earth using the world's brightest X-ray source.
Courts endangering religious freedom, academic claims
24 January 2012 17:00
Religious freedom in Europe and North America is being endangered by the courts, an Oxford University academic has claimed in a new book.
Report outlines measures to cut carbon emissions from buildings
24 January 2012 17:00
A new report from the Environmental Change Institute at Oxford University today outlines its strategy to transform the UK’s built environment.
Museums recognised by major Arts Council grant
23 January 2012 17:00
Oxford University and Oxfordshire County Council museums have been awarded a Renaissance 'Major Grant' from Arts Council for England (ACE), it has been announced today.
Ageing UK infrastructure systems need to be more joined up
23 January 2012 17:00
A research consortium led by Oxford University warns that significant investment will be needed in many cases to replace the UK’s ageing infrastructure systems.
Fiona Powrie wins top European prize for medicine
23 January 2012 17:00
Professor Fiona Powrie of Oxford University has been awarded the 2012 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine, a major European award recognising excellence in biomedical research.
Spin-out targets better cancer treatment
23 January 2012 17:00
A new Oxford University spin-out firm, Oxford Cancer Biomarkers Limited, is to develop technology to ensure that only patients who are likely to benefit from anti-cancer drugs will receive them.
Study identifies genes linked to menopause age
22 January 2012 17:00
An international team of researchers has identified 13 new gene regions associated with the timing of menopause.
Why men 'exhibit warrior tendencies'
22 January 2012 17:00
A new study has looked into how our psychology concerning war and conflict may have been shaped by our evolutionary past.
Voltaire’s English alter-ego unmasked by new letters
19 January 2012 17:00
14 newly-discovered letters by Voltaire have allowed an Oxford University team to shed light on his brief but important time in England.
Lithium remains best for bipolar
19 January 2012 17:00
Doctors should feel more confident in recommending lithium for people with bipolar disorder, say Oxford University researchers who have reviewed the evidence on possible side-effects of the drug.
Historian launches project to debate free speech
18 January 2012 17:00
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is today attending the launch of an Oxford research project which invites people to debate global free spech in the internet age.
Oxford announces honorary degrees for 2012
18 January 2012 17:00
Seven leading figures from the worlds of science, the arts, intelligence and business are set to receive honorary degrees from the University of Oxford this year.
Oxford teams claim overall 2011 Varsity victory
17 January 2012 17:00
Oxford University’s sports teams beat Cambridge 57-42 in all Varsity events in 2011 and came tenth in the national higher education sporting league tables, Oxford Sports Review magazine has revealed.
Exhibition tells 'a detective story about obsession'
17 January 2012 17:00
An exhibition curated at the Bodleian Library by an English academic uncovers the story behind the largest donation ever made to the library.
Party with the stars
16 January 2012 17:00
Fake malaria drugs threaten crisis in Africa
15 January 2012 17:00
The emergence of fake and poor quality anti-malarial drugs could dash hopes of controlling malaria in Africa, warn experts.
Maize gene could lead to bumper harvest
12 January 2012 17:00
The discovery of a new ‘provisioning’ gene in maize plants that regulates the transfer of nutrients from the plant to the seed could lead to increased crop yields and improve food security.
Exhibition remembers wartime refugees
12 January 2012 17:00
An exhibition hosted by the Institute of Archaeology remembers wartime refugees who sought shelter in Oxford.
For crying out loud!: Baby cries get a speedy response
10 January 2012 17:00
The sound of babies crying is uniquely able to get adults to react at speed, Oxford University researchers have found.
EMMA promises better cancer therapy
9 January 2012 17:00
The first results from a new type of particle accelerator suggest how smaller, cheaper therapy machines, which could revolutionise cancer treatment, could be built.
What happens to the young and educated without a job?
8 January 2012 17:00
A new study led by the University of Oxford is looking at how young educated people who are unemployed become politicised in different ways - either through violent struggle or as reformers.
Sherlock: the case of Moriarty's maths
8 January 2012 17:00
First trial of a new hepatitis C vaccine shows promise
4 January 2012 17:00
A new vaccine against the chronic liver disease hepatitis C has shown promising results in a first clinical trial in humans, Oxford University researchers report.
