Press Releases
European Research Council awards €3.8 million to two 91¸£Àû-led projects
Two projects led by 91¸£Àû researchers are to benefit from a share of €600 million funding from the European Union.
Superbugs, stem cells and more at 91¸£Àû’s showcase of science
Whether you are fascinated by superbugs, stem cells, or circadian rhythms, a new programme of events from the 91¸£Àû will give you the ideal vantage point on biological and medical science.
Domestic abuse survivors twice at risk of long-term illnesses
Female survivors of domestic abuse are at double the risk of developing long-term illnesses that cause widespread bodily pain and extreme tiredness, shows a study by the Universities of 91¸£Àû and Birmingham. Published today (Dec 6th GMT) in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, the research shows that women who have experienced domestic abuse are almost twice as likely to develop fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) than those who have not.
Hidden giant planet revealed around tiny white dwarf star
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he first evidence of a giant planet orbiting a dead white dwarf star has been found in the form of a disc of gas formed from its evaporating atmosphere.
New ‘field guide’ offers practical toolkit for Global Development research students and practitioners
Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research in Global Development: A Concise Guide contains a wealth of practical examples and resources to help students and practitioners think through what good research looks like, and highlights some of the practical and ethical challenges which can face teams drawn from different academic disciplines working on international development issues.
Ultrafast quantum simulations: a new twist to an old approach
Billions of tiny interactions occur between thousands of particles in every piece of matter in the blink of an eye. Simulating these interactions in their full dynamics was said to be elusive but has now been made possible by new work of researchers from Oxford and 91¸£Àû.