UK workers would take 10% pay cut for ‘above average’ happiness, study finds Research comes amid growing push for companies and governments to quantify costs and benefits of wellbeing The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022
Oxford university urged to reject donation from Russian-British businessman Ministers have imposed sanctions on Said Gutseriev, who donated £2.6m to university in 2019 The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022
Sir Lenny Henry receives honorary degree from Oxford University The award-winning actor was among nine recipients to receive the honour at a ceremony held at the university. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Six companies offering staff bonuses of up to £2,000 including major high street bank To help ease the burden of rising bills and the cost of living, some companies have announced one-off bonuses for their members of staff to help them afford their increased bills Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022
Watch: Why are people avoiding news? The Digital News Report 2022 released this week by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University shows that interest and trust in the news is declining almost everywhere. Interest has fallen from 63 percent in 2017 to 51 percent in 2022, and just over four out… Newslaundry · Jun 16, 2022
Why digital newsrooms should do ‘less but better’ to prosper The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University just released its annual report on the state of the news industry – and it makes for depressing reading. The Digital News Report 2022, informed by data from 46 markets, concludes that interest and trust in the news is… Newslaundry · Jun 15, 2022
Christian Thompson, the Australian artist taking over London’s streets: ‘I can be my own worst critic’ Thompson has worked with Marina Abramović, been among the first Aboriginal students at Oxford – and is now the first artist on display in Soho’s new Photography Quarter The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2022
Spare me the hand-wringing – we’ve used love drugs for centuries There’s always a lot of hand-wringing when the news of so-called ‘love drugs’ pops up - which it does every few years. This week, the Oxford University anthropologist Dr Anna Machin told Cheltenham Science Festival that love drugs - compounds which might help us fall or stay in love are… Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022
Love ‘drug’ to save failing marriages could soon be available An Oxford University academic says the drug mimics the chemicals that help you fall, and stay, in love The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
ITV Coronation Street blunder spotted as Summer Spellman's exam ruse ends in disaster Summer has been overwhelmed with pressure to achieve the grades to be accepted into Oxford University Liverpool Echo · Jun 8, 2022
Beyond our ‘ape-brained meat sacks’: can transhumanism save our species? The 21st century will be make or break for humanity, says Oxford University transhumanist Elise Bohan. If we get it right, she thinks we might find something better The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2022
Where hot dunes turned an education hub G.U. Pope lived at Sawyerpuram for eight years and did missionary work The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022
First woman vice-chancellor of Oxford University ‘flattered’ to be made dame Louise Richardson was honoured by the Queen for services to higher education. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022
Report unearths surprising secrets behind how dogs explore the world of taste Dogs have only one-sixth the number of taste buds humans have Wales Online · Jun 1, 2022
Wales Online · May 26, 2022 Oxford University scientist settles pickles in burger debate once and for all Some people are not going to be happy about this
Zenger · May 23, 2022 Climate Change: Rainforest Trees Have Been Dying Faster Since The 1980s Tropical trees in Australia’s rainforests have been dying at double the previous rate since the 1980s, seemingly because of climate impacts, according to the findings of a long-term international study published in Nature today.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 Climate change: How can the UK get back on track with net zero? ‘You’ll never get pollution addressed unless the polluters pay,’ says Sir Dieter Helm, a professor of economic policy at Oxford University
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022 Ann Buchanan obituary Academic and social worker who was less interested in theories than in practical solutions
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 Charles hails Oxford’s role in creating Covid vaccine at new building ceremony Construction began on the Levine Building – which boasts an auditorium, teaching rooms and 46 student bedrooms – in 2019.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 Next Oxford University vice-chancellor state educated and second female in role Irene Tracey says Oxford’s commitment to attract the brightest regardless of background will remain ‘steadfast’.
Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022 'Newborn screening could save 70 babies each year from crippling disability' New ground-breaking Oxford University research shows how national newborn screening could help to prevent children developing heartbreaking spinal muscular atrophy
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022 Vaccine to stop Covid transmission should now be top priority, says leading UK scientist Oxford University’s Sir John Bell says sharp fall in death rate due to existing vaccines allows for a change in priorities
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022 Sir John Bell: ‘Most people who have had the Covid vaccine are completely safe’ The renowned immunologist remains as upbeat about jabs – and UK life science – as he was in the depths of the pandemic
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Oxford University to fund graduate scholarships from Ukraine Some 20 students will benefit from free taught Master’s programmes.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022 Thomas Addiscott obituary Other lives: Agricultural research scientist who carried out pioneering work on the effects of fertilisers on soil quality