Mindfulness in secondary schools ‘fails to prevent mental health problems’ While some young people rated mindfulness highly, a slightly larger group viewed it more negatively, a study found. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Rishi Sunak 'working-class friends' gaffe resurfaces in 2001 video clip AN embarrassing gaffe made by former chancellor and current candidate for Prime Minister – bidding to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader –… The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2022
Can you solve this puzzle? This is an Oxford University question It takes a lot to get a seat in the prestigious University of Oxford. Every single day there are at least thousands of young students all over the world who begin the day with a dream to study in the University. The Times of India · Jul 8, 2022
Covid vaccines found to work well no matter how much you weigh People in the underweight and obese groups are still at significantly higher risk, though Wales Online · Jul 1, 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
NHS privatisation drive linked to rise in avoidable deaths, study suggests Outsourcing accelerated by Lansley’s shakeup in 2012 linked to drop in care quality in landmark review The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022
Privatising NHS services 'has led to increased deaths' from treatable causes says study Academics estimate that 557 deaths in six years could be down to outsourcing changes Chronicle Live · Jun 29, 2022
Privatising NHS services ‘has led to decline in quality of patient care’ Researchers linked potentially avoidable deaths to outsourcing care to the private sector. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
There are more people in England and Wales than ever – but that’s no bad thing Population growth is a charged issue in the UK, but using it as a proxy for concerns about migration is misleading, says Rob McNeil of the Migration Observatory The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022
Violence against women in China: Footage of restaurant attack sparks outrage A violent attack on several women in northern China earlier this month has raised questions over gender-based violence in the country. CCTV footage from a restaurant in the city of Tangshan showed a man getting rebuffed after he put his hand on the back of a woman. He then slapped… France 24 · Jun 21, 2022
How a Black family's Bible ended up at the Smithsonian Institution WASHINGTON — On a rainy spring afternoon, Denise Diggs visited the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. She was in search of a family artifact. Los Angeles Times · Jun 19, 2022
Economists blast Boris Johnson for 'suppressing' Brits' wages as inflation soars Economists from a host of universities and think tanks have written to the Prime Minister dismissing his claims over pay hikes fuelling inflation Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022
Chickens were first tempted down from trees by rice, research suggests Close human contact only started about 3,500 years ago and birds were initially venerated, find archaeologists The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022
Full Queen's Birthday Honours list 2022: Every OBE, MBE, BEM, CBE and other award on the list As the Jubilee approaches, the worthy individuals singled out for a Royal honour have been named Chronicle Live · Jun 1, 2022
The Conversation · May 23, 2022 What happened to the AstraZeneca vaccine? Now rare in rich countries, it’s still saving lives around the world The AstraZeneca vaccine, developed in partnership with the University of Oxford, was one of the first vaccines available for use in the UK and around the world during the COVID pandemic.
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 What daily workout helps you lose weight? Researchers' new find helps dieters lose 4cm in 6 weeks This comes as researchers from the University of Oxford found that larger waistlines increase the risk of prostate cancer
Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2022 Oxford provides inspiration for Newcastle uni's Callaghan campus Historic University of Oxford provides a template for the future of the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus, Vice-Chancellor Alex Zelinsky believes.
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.
Zenger · Apr 27, 2022 VIDEO: Global Warming Causing Great Tit Birds To Hatch A Month Earlier The Wytham Woods’ Great Tit research is the longest continuous study of an individually-marked animal population in the world.
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022 Scientists use ‘sapphire fibre’ to create sensor that could transform planes and help bring fusion power A new sensor made of “sapphire fibre” could transform planes and help with technologies such as fusion power, scientists say.
The Conversation · Apr 13, 2022 Putin's Russia: people increasingly identify with the Soviet Union – here's what that means The view that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, wants to restore territories of the Soviet Union has been a big part of the commentary on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But how much is he in tune with the wishes of the Russian people? Our research suggests that while Russian citizens…
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022 UK expands access to second ‘cutting-edge’ antiviral Covid drug The drug was found to reduce hospitalisation or death by 88 per cent in clinical trials
Wales Online · Apr 12, 2022 Thousands to get ground-breaking anti-covid drug which will help country live with virus In trials the drug reduced the risk of hospitalisation or death by 88 per cent
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 Falklands veterans back on islands to assist survey of battlefields They are working with archaeologists and others on the Falklands War Mapping Project.
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng hails clean power breakthrough at Oxford spin-out First Light Fusion The government has hailed a potential clean power breakthrough after a University of Oxford spin-out successfully demonstrated a cheap new way to generate nuclear power.