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Twelve outstanding articles have been shortlisted for this year’s Max Perutz Science Writing Award, the MRC’s annual writing competition. The shortlist includes our DPhil student Magda Mareckova (pictured).
New Achievement in Biosciences Award
This new prize was developed in association with Oxford University Press (OUP).
Finalist for National Higher Education Teaching Award Announced
Dr Kevin Coward, Course Director
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Blood pressure lowering reduces cardiovascular risk across all stages of chronic kidney disease
23 April 2026
A major international study led by researchers at the Nuffield Dept of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford has found that lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by approximately 9–10% for every 5 mm Hg reduction in systolic blood pressure with consistent benefits across all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
New data links 104 child deaths in England to temporary accommodation
22 April 2026
New data reveals that 104 children in England have died between April 2019 and 3rd December 2024 with temporary accommodation identified as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill health or death.
MSc Student Heidi Long Leads Oxford's Women's Team to Victory in the 2026 Women’s Boat Race
13 April 2026
Congratulations to MSc student, Heidi Long and the Oxford Women’s Team on their victory in the 2026 Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race.
Global series highlights innovations and impact in post-pregnancy contraception
9 April 2026
A collection of seven articles in Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, led by Visiting Editor Anita Makins, brings together global expertise on post-pregnancy contraception - an area critical to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes worldwide.