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1 2022-08-01

On 1August 2022-The University of Oxford has today launched the Department of Biology which brings together the existing Departments of Zoology and Plant Sciences.This merger presents new opportunities which will further enhance Oxford’s educational and research strengths in bioscience,bringing together world-leading scientists who are tackling major global challenges,from pandemics to the impacts of climate change,threats to biodiversity,and the securing of our food and natural resources.Professor E.J Milner-Gulland and Mark Fricker joint Heads of the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford said:‘The collaborative science undertaken by the Department of Biology will further our understanding of the complexities,interactions,and evolution of life on our planet,by answering fundamental scientific questions and tackling global challenges in biology.’The new Department of Biology’s research is concentrated in five key sections:Behaviour and Biomechanics Ecology and Conservation Evolutionary Biology Microbiology and Infectious Disease Molecular Plant Biology Oxford’s new Department of Biology benefits from awealth of local,national,and international partnerships,as well as world-leading facilities and resources.This includes access to the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum,the university’s‘living laboratory’at nearby Wytham Woods,the Oxford Herbarium,the Oxford Museum of Natural History,and adedicated research field station at Wytham.The Department runs Oxford’s new MBiol in Biology course for undergraduates.This immerses students in studying the breadth and diversity of life on Earth,at multiple scales.It also undertakes graduate teaching and research through its DPhil in Biology and its involvement in cross-Departmental Centres for Doctoral Training. 查看详细>>

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2 2019-06-11

Blenheim Palace Chief Operating Officer Roger File joined Professor Patrick Grant,Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at Oxford University in signing the joint Memorandum of Understanding.The aim of the new agreement is for both organisations to work together for their mutual benefit in the field of increasing their knowledge and understanding of the world through the Blenheim Estate.As well as an exchange of staff,students and materials between the two organisations they will also explore joint opportunities for collaboration on research programmes.The University and Blenheim are already working together on several projects on the Estate including an archaeological dig for the potential site of avilla near to the famous Roman Road and the use of robots from the Oxford Robotics Institute.‘This formalised agreement will allow us to further strengthen our long relationship with the University for the benefit of students and researchers,‘said Blenheim’s Roger File. 查看详细>>

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3 2017-03-18

The partnership will see aselection of Wales‘top students attend abespoke summer school at Jesus College in August this year.Students from each of the 11 Seren Network hubs across Wales will be given the opportunity to apply for the four-day summer school,where they will sample student life and attend lectures on subjects including demography,artificial intelligence,climate,trade,politics and literature.Set up in 2015 to address the decline in the number of Welsh students applying to top universities,the Seren Network is the Welsh government‘s flagship university access programme.It ensures Wales‘brightest sixth-formers have the right support to make the most of their academic talents.More than 2,000 students are now involved with the network.The Jesus College summer school is thought to be the first such programme aimed solely at Welsh students and was unveiled today by the Welsh government‘s Minister for Lifelong Learning and the Welsh Language,Alun Davies,at the Seren Network‘s second annual Beyond the Curriculum conference in mid-Wales.Speaking ahead of the event,Mr Davies said:‘Raising the aspirations and attainment levels of Welsh school pupils to help them reach their academic potential is an ongoing priority for the Welsh government,and the Seren Network is playing apivotal role in this ambition.‘Since its inception in 2015,the network has quickly grown to arecognised and valuable vehicle through which some 2,000 of the brightest pupils in Wales are now channelling and honing their academic talents.‘Today‘s announcement adds another tangible benefit for students.By enabling Wales‘most academically gifted pupils to sample life at one of the world‘s best academic institutions,we are demonstrating that educational excellence is well within their reach,and equipping them with hands-on support and guidance to make sure they reach the top.‘Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt,Principal of Jesus College,Oxford,said:‘Jesus College is incredibly proud of its enduring connection to Wales–a connection that goes back to the college‘s foundation in 1571.This new initiative will help ensure that we continue to welcome future generations of talented Welsh students here in Oxford.‘ 查看详细>>

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