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Congratulations to Dr Kevin Coward, Course Director for the MSc in Clinical Embryology. He won Masters Teacher of The Year at the FindAMasters & FindAPhD’s first Postgrad Awards.
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.
Early pregnancy blood fat patterns linked to delayed brain development in children
8 April 2026
The INTERBIO-21st study has identified that a pattern of fats identified in the blood of mothers early in pregnancy is associated with reduced rates of brain growth in the baby, and developmental delays in the children once they reach 2 years of age.
Endometriosis documentary
27 March 2026
Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet diagnosis can still take up to a decade; meaning education and advocacy are more prominent than ever.
DPhil Sahana Narayan receives 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Award
23 March 2026
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst Awards! Together, they represent the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, activists, intellectual provocateurs, authors, and directors who inspire and catalyse us all to a more just and equitable world.
MitOX 2026 - Thursday, 9 April 2026
22 March 2026
The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health invites you to MitOX 2026 on Thursday, 9 April 2026 in Tingewick Hall, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
INTERGROWTH-21st launches Version 2 of its Growth Standards App, expanding to fetal growth and multilingual access
20 March 2026
The INTERGROWTH-21st Project has released Version 2 of its clinical growth standards app, significantly expanding its functionality to include fetal growth standards, enhanced data export options, and in-app multilingual capability. Building on the successful launch of Version 1, which integrated the INTERGROWTH-21st Newborn Size at Birth and Preterm Postnatal Growth Standards, Version 2 now incorporates additional tools to support clinicians across the full continuum of pregnancy and early life.
Latest National Maternity Survey finds 3 in 10 new mothers in England report common postnatal mental health problems
6 March 2026
Our latest national maternity survey, You & Your Baby 2024, provides a picture of the mental health and maternity care experiences of women who gave birth in England in May 2024. We heard from 3,728 women from across the country - 3 in 10 were from minority ethnic groups, 3 in 10 were born outside the UK, and 2 in 10 lived in the most disadvantaged areas. By hearing from thousands of women from a wide range of backgrounds, the survey paints a clear picture of mental health around childbirth and experiences of maternity care across England.
AI Identifies Reproducible Clinical Subtypes of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
26 February 2026
Published in Nature Aging today, five distinct subtypes of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease have been identified by using Artificial Intelligence to analyse healthcare data from over 100,000 patients.
Generation Study - tests your baby for 200+ conditions
25 February 2026
The Generation Study tests your baby for 200+ conditions. The test is free, safe, and takes place just after birth.
Early-Phase Study Demonstrates Safety and Immune Response of Therapeutic HPV Vaccine
24 February 2026
An early-phase clinical trial has reported results evaluating a new therapeutic vaccine designed to help the body clear high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in women with low-grade cervical lesions.
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Offers New Insight into Preeclampsia Prevention
18 February 2026
A new multinational study from the INTERCOVID Consortium, led by researchers from the University of Oxford, has found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly when combined with a booster dose, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia, a serious and potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication. The findings offer unprecedented insight into preeclampsia prevention, independent of the direct effects of COVID-19 infection.
New AI model Could Improve Prediction of Medium-Term Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
16 February 2026
Researchers from the University of Oxford and international collaborators have developed a new artificial intelligence model that can more accurately predict the medium-term risk of death for people with heart failure using routine electronic health records.
AI ‘digital assistant’ could transform fetal ultrasound training and support
11 February 2026
Researchers from the University of Oxford, including clinicians and scientists from the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (WRH), have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to assist clinicians during fetal ultrasound scans in real time.
New Study reveals how egg cells mature in anolis lizards
10 February 2026
Researchers from NDWRH and the MD Anderson Cancer Center shed light into the egg cell maturation in lizard ovaries by providing a detailed characterisation of the individual stages a reptile egg cell must pass through before it ovulates.
The Changing Face of Heart Disease: Why It’s Time to Rethink Prevention
9 February 2026
For decades, heart disease prevention has been one of the biggest public health success stories. Thanks to research and better awareness about risks like high blood pressure, smoking, and cholesterol, rates of heart attacks and strokes have fallen dramatically since the 1960s. But in recent years, this progress has slowed, and in some countries, even reversed. Despite medical advances, the number of people being diagnosed with heart and circulatory diseases has stayed roughly the same since the mid-2000s. Rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease are thought to play a big role in this worrying trend.
National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit officially joins the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health
2 February 2026
The University of Oxford is pleased to announce that, as of Monday 2 February, the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) has officially joined the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH). This marks a significant milestone in a partnership first announced in 2025 and represents a major strategic step in strengthening Oxford’s leadership in women’s, maternal and reproductive health research and education.
Oxford Spinout Launches AI-based Ultrasound Technology to Improve Early Detection of Pregnancy Complications
2 February 2026
A new University of Oxford spinout, Oxailis Ltd, has launched an AI-based ultrasound technology that enables healthcare professionals to measure perfusion (how effectively oxygen-rich blood is delivered to tissue), using existing standard ultrasound hardware and without the need for contrast agents.
Upcoming Virtual Open Events for Prospective Masters Students
27 January 2026
With the deadline for 2026 entry fast approaching, the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) is inviting prospective students to attend three upcoming virtual open events. These sessions will provide an opportunity to explore two new Oxford University postgraduate courses launching in 2026: the MSc in Reproductive Genetics and the MSc in Global Women’s Health, alongside the department’s well-established MSc in Clinical Embryology.
New WHO Meta-Analysis Suggests Better Clinical Markers Could Improve Early Detection of Postpartum Haemorrhage
17 December 2025
A major international research collaboration has published new evidence in The Lancet that could transform how postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is diagnosed and treated around the world. The study - an individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis involving more than 312,000 women from diverse clinical settings - was led by scientists including Dr Adam Devall and Prof Arri Coomarasamy.
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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.
Early pregnancy blood fat patterns linked to delayed brain development in children
8 April 2026
The INTERBIO-21st study has identified that a pattern of fats identified in the blood of mothers early in pregnancy is associated with reduced rates of brain growth in the baby, and developmental delays in the children once they reach 2 years of age.
Endometriosis documentary
27 March 2026
Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet diagnosis can still take up to a decade; meaning education and advocacy are more prominent than ever.