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Next Oxford University vice-chancellor state educated and second female in role

The nominee as the next vice-chancellor of Oxford University is a female neuroscience professor who studied at a local comprehensive school. Irene Tracey is a renowned neuroscientist who has led Merton College since 2019, and is currently professor ...

09 May 2022 at 20:55

‘Parents should talk to children about social media at a young age’

Parents are being encouraged to talk to their children about social media at a young age after new research found girls are negatively affected earlier than boys. The new study, from experts at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, found that ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:25

‘We have reached Omicron peak but more deaths are to come’ – Vallance

The current wave of Omicron Covid-19 cases may have peaked, the chief scientific adviser to the Government said but he warned of further rises in hospital admissions and deaths. Sir Patrick Vallance said that there are “consequences” for the ...

30 Mar 2022 at 15:55

More than 90,000 pupils get post-pandemic early speech and language support

More than two-thirds of primary schools across England have signed up for targeted language support to help the youngest pupils catch up with communication skills post-pandemic. The news comes following concerns that early years pupils have ...

07 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Dean of Oxford college agrees to step down after sexual harassment allegation

The dean of a college at the University of Oxford has agreed to step down following an allegation of sexual harassment. Christ Church said a mediation process concluded on Friday which resolved all outstanding issues between the college ...

04 Feb 2022 at 20:25

Over-50s and vulnerable urged to join antiviral Covid-19 trial

Adults over the age of 50 and people with underlying health problems who get Covid-19 are being urged to join a trial testing antiviral drugs. Officials have said that antiviral drugs – which can help alleviate symptoms and prevent ...

25 Jan 2022 at 07:25

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Explained: Why Uranus and Neptune are different colours

Scientists have explained why, despite having much in common, Uranus and Neptune have very different appearances. The furthest two planets in the Solar System have similar masses, sizes, and atmospheric compositions – yet Neptune ...

31 May 2022 at 23:33

Top-of-class Ukrainian graduate vows to use degree skills to rebuild country

A Ukrainian student who graduated top of his university class plans to use the skills he has learnt to help rebuild his country. While Tomas Tokovyi was studying for a biochemistry degree, bombs were exploding a few hundred ...

10 Nov 2022 at 12:52

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Local participants sought for new COVID-19 antiviral study

Participants are being sought in Northern Ireland to take part in the latest phase of a UK wide study to investigate antiviral treatments for COVID-19. The PANORAMIC study, run by the University of Oxford, alongside the ...

16 Jan 2023 at 14:33

Hearing aids may cut risk of mental decline, study suggests

Hearing aids may help to reduce a person’s risk of cognitive decline, new reserach suggests. People who suffer hearing loss are more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MIC) – a precursor to dementia, ...

23 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Oxford University drops Sackler name from buildings and staff posts after review

The University of Oxford will remove the Sackler name from its buildings and staff posts following a review into its ties with the family. It comes after a number of institutions have ended their ...

16 May 2023 at 14:33

Artificial intelligence warning over human extinction labelled ‘publicity stunt’

The probability of a “Terminator scenario” caused by artificial intelligence is “close to zero”, a University of Oxford professor has said. Sandra Wachter, professor of technology and regulation,...

01 Jun 2023 at 09:50

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