Oxford University students arrested at pro-Palestinian sit-in
University authorities called police, after pro-Palestinian protesters held a sit-in at the university vice-chancellor's office.
Fri May 24 2024
Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine
Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks
Shopping, cleaning and cooking are all chores for which robots will soon be able to lend a helping hand to humans.
Sat Mar 18 2023
'Although not alive, I can still create art,' robot Ai-Da tells UK lawmakers
Ai-Da was created by scientists at the University of Oxford and named after British mathematician and computer pioneer Ada Lovelace.
Thu Oct 13 2022
AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine suffers a setback in nasal spray trial
The immune response measured in the blood was weaker than that from a shot-in-the-arm vaccination.
Tue Oct 11 2022
COVID-19: The significance of healthcare system resilience and robustness
This conference emphasises the importance of health sciences research and innovation.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Exclusive - AstraZeneca exploring options for COVID-19 vaccine business, exec says
AstraZeneca agreed to work with the University of Oxford on its COVID-19 shot last year despite having no prior vaccine experience.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Oxford University explores anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment
Ivermectin resulted in a reduction of virus replication in laboratory studies.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Study finds higher risks of blood clots in COVID-19 patients than in vaccinated people
Several countries have temporally suspended AstraZeneca vaccine, while Denmark stopped its rollout completely.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Oxford pauses COVID-19 vaccine study in kids, awaits more data on blood clot issues
The trial disruption is the latest blow to the vaccine, once hailed as a milestone in the fight against the pandemic.
Wed Apr 07 2021
UK Prime Minister says will 'definitely' have AstraZeneca vaccine in near future
Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that he will definitely have a COVID-19 vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford.
Thu Mar 18 2021
With all eyes on COVID-19 vaccine, rest of AstraZeneca sees profits rising
AstraZeneca said it expected 2021 revenues to rise by a low teens percentage and core earnings of $4.75 to $5.00 per share.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Satellite images to aid elephant conservation from space
The most common technique for surveying elephant populations in savannah environments is aerial counts from manned aircraft.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Virus infection creates immunity for at least six months: Study
Infection with the virus provides at least short-term protection from re-infection.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Noraini congratulates Dr Masliza on appointment at Oxford University
Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad today congratulated Dr Masliza Mahmod who has been appointed as Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Oxford.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025