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
Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025
MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025
KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025
ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025