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Oxford joins UK-France alliance to accelerate research into major diseases

A new partnership will unite expertise, infrastructure and data across borders to accelerate diagnosis, treatment and ultimately prevention of major diseases – starting with women’s health, infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness. The partnership, signed by the University of Oxford, Université Paris Cité, the Institut Pasteur, Diamond Light Source and Synchrotron SOLEIL, comes at a time […]

Joint open day attracts crowds at the Westgate Centre

Oxford’s annual Health Research Showcase, which brings researchers from many disciplines together with members of the public, attracted hundreds of half-term visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre on 28 May. The event is jointly organised by Oxford’s two NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRC), and brings together the broad range of health and care research teams from […]

Thames Valley collaboration launches to improve health and care through research

29 organisations across the Thames Valley have joined a five-year research collaboration to develop and test practical solutions to improve health and care services for communities across the region and beyond. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC): Thames Valley aims to make health and care better, faster and […]

Oxford research, real-world results: how research partnerships are changing lives

More than 30 case studies of applied health research illustrate how research partnerships can change policy and enable new forms of healthcare to be adopted across the NHS. The series is published by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley (ARC OxTV) as it closes after six years of applied health and care […]

Oxford partners chart path towards accelerated clinical trials through Joint Research Office

  Leaders from Oxford’s u niversities 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 […]

Oxford-led national coalition will transform the lives of thousands with respiratory disease

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 […]

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Nursing Reimagined: A New Research Webinar Series

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 […]

Oxford tops Medicine and Computer Science rankings

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 […]

Oxford and GSK launch Experimental Medicine Collaboration

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 […]

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New NIHR Applied Research Collaboration announced for Oxford and Thames Valley region

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 […]

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