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Seminars and events

At the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) and the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU)

Alongside a wider programme of seminars, courses and events delivered throughout the year, we run regular Departmental Seminars during term time on Tuesdays in the Anne Anderson Lecture Theatre. These sessions provide an opportunity to hear from both internal and external speakers on topics aligned with our research themes, and offer updates on research, methods and skills.

Our broader events programme takes place across a range of times and locations. While some sessions are designed specifically for internal colleagues, most are open to external attendees, including members of the public and healthcare professionals. Together, these activities support learning, collaboration and networking across NDWRH, NPEU and the wider community.

Dr Mike Suttie manages our department seminars. If you would like to recommend a speaker, or have any questions, please get in touch at seminars@wrh.ox.ac.uk

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Latest news

MBRRACE-UK report shows continued progress in reducing perinatal mortality, but inequalities persist

The latest MBRRACE-UK State of the Nation Report, published on 11 June 2026, shows that rates of stillbirth, neonatal death and extended perinatal mortality continued to decline across the UK in 2024, yet inequalities remain.

New Oxford Centre for Women’s Mental Health established

The University of Oxford is set to launch a new research centre dedicated to women’s mental health, bringing together expertise from medical and biological sciences with humanities for the first time.

New Lancet Series outlines roadmap to end preventable maternal deaths from postpartum haemorrhage

Leading experts from the University of Oxford and the World Health Organization are calling on the global community to invest in affordable proven solutions and change policy to end preventable deaths from bleeding during childbirth.

Recent changes in caesarean birth rates in England

Professor Marian Knight, Director of the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU), appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to discuss new NPEU research examining recent changes in caesarean birth rates in England.

Publications

Physiological and biological response to heat exposure in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal article

Bonell A. et al, (2027), Lancet Planet Health

CleanCTG: A deep learning model for multi-artefact detection and reconstruction in Cardiotocography

Journal article

Wong S. et al, (2026), Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 123, 110654 - 110654

Dose-effect analysis of facial bone morphology following radiation therapy for head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma

Journal article

Hol MLF. et al, (2026), Radiotherapy and Oncology, 222

A blueprint of an integrated cardio-obstetric preconception care pathway for women with pre-pregnancy intermediate- to high-risk cardiovascular disease

Journal article

Vanharen Y. et al, (2026), European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 324