Leaders from Oxford’s universities and NHS trusts met on 2nd March 2026 to explore how the Oxford Joint Research Office (JRO) can become faster, more effective, and better positioned to support world-leading clinical research. The workshop, hosted by Oxford Academic Health Partners (OAHP) at Wolfson College, brought together around 40 representatives from across the […]
Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed has launched an ambitious new national coalition which will speed up diagnosis, improve treatment and transform the lives of thousands of people affected by respiratory conditions. Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (HIOTV) is leading the programme on behalf of the Health Innovation Network. The Respiratory Transformation Partnership (RTP) brings […]
To share the impactful research achieved through this powerful local partnership, Oxford Brookes University has launched the ‘Nursing Reimagined: Shaping the future of nursing through research’ webinar series. The series showcases cutting-edge doctoral research findings from the university’s Professional Doctorate in Nursing (DNurs) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students. The series also offers a chance […]
The University of Oxford has been ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for Medicine and Computer Science. Oxford leads in Medicine for the 15th consecutive year and in Computer Science for the 8th. 15 years of leading the THE rankings for Medicine and Health reflects Oxford’s strong commitment to advancing […]
GSK invests £10 million over five years to establish the Experimental Medicine Collaboration with the University of Oxford. The GSK and University of Oxford Experimental Medicine Collaboration (EMC) is a pioneering partnership that aims to redefine the approach to studying and treating immune mediated inflammatory diseases. Through the integration of cutting-edge molecular insights with clinical […]
The University of Oxford, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Aston University have been awarded £16.3m for infrastructure to improve people’s health. The new NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) will work with healthcare professionals and the public to find solutions to local health needs in the Thames Valley and beyond. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust […]
The Oxford Academic Health Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Harriet Teare as Chief Operating Officer, taking over the role from Dr Sara Ward. Working as senior operating manager, Harriet will oversee the delivery of OAHP’s programmes to develop and nurture partnerships across Oxford’s centres for research, education and clinical practice. Prior […]
Plans to transform an NHS site into a major mental health and medical research campus in Headington have been submitted to Oxford City Council by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Warneford Park is a unique collaboration between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT), the University of Oxford and a benefactor that would see the creation […]
More than 225 of Oxford’s health and care professionals came together on 2nd July to share and celebrate research led and delivered by the area’s nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and clinical psychologists (NMAHPPs). The Celebrating NMAHPPs in Research Conference 2025, hosted by the Oxford Academic Health Partners (OAHP) and introduced by […]
Six people have become the first OUH staff to take part in a new scheme to support nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacy staff and psychologists (NMAHPPS) in developing their career in research. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is funding the new Preparatory Award for a Research Career (PARC) Programme, which […]