Oxford summit to celebrate entente cordiale between French and British universities
students in the Saïd business school Around 300 British and French students and 40 leading academics, politicians and business leaders are meeting at the Saïd Business School to debate the merits of the French and British university systems. Published: 15 December 2006
Oxford researchers closer to mastering the ‘spookiness’ of quantum mechanics
the Colossus code-breaking machine Oxford theorists and their Cambridge collaborator have moved a step closer to creating a machine that would fully harness the deepest laws of physics, quantum mechanics. Published: 15 December 2006
Shell International supports Oxford University’s work to protect the freedom of expression in closed societies
the scales of justice Shell International has donated half a million pounds to Oxford University to support a research programme examining international media protection standards. Published: 13 December 2006
£57.5m NHS funding for clinical research in Oxford
a surgeon Oxford has been recognised as one of the country’s five leading centres for medical research, and will receive £57.5m in NHS funding over five years. Published: 12 December 2006
Physics funding to benefit cancer treatment
A colour-enhanced image of a cell A research consortium of a dozen UK universities including Oxford has been awarded an £8.5m grant to develop a new type of particle accelerator which could lead to more powerful treatments of cancer. Published: 11 December 2006
Blog dispels myths surrounding Oxford interviews
Mike Nicholson As 10,000 candidates congregate in Oxford to be interviewed for a place of study, future applicants across the globe have a chance to get a unique insight into what goes on at Oxford at this busy time. Published: 8 December 2006