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University of Oxford's Vectorial optics and photonics (VOP) group photo

21 Nov 2025

Breakthrough in vectorial optics: next-generation photonic computing

Oxford PhD student Vivek Wadhia sets up a dilution fridge inside which a quantum clock experiment was carried out.

17 Nov 2025

Reading a quantum clock costs more energy than running it

An artistic impression of the experiment: 3D rendering of the micro-scale stainless steel grain investigated in this study showing the evolution of defects inside it with time (early – blue lines, later – red lines).

11 Sep 2025

First 3D real-time imaging of hydrogen’s effect on stainless steel defects opens the way to a safer hydrogen economy

Stock photo showing lithium battery pack module for electric car

27 Aug 2025

Researchers develop one-second test to give EV batteries a second life

Scanning electronic microscopy image of a deployable microstent sample.

21 Aug 2025

Oxford University researchers develop uniquely shaped microstent to combat glaucoma

A wide-angle view of an offshore wind farm at sunset, with numerous wind turbines standing in calm ocean waters. The sky is painted with soft hues of purple, pink, and orange, and birds can be seen flying in the distance. The sun is low on the horizon, creating a serene and sustainable energy scene.

08 Aug 2025

Expert Comment: How important are wind farms in achieving net zero?

Schematic of the inside of an intestine titled multimodal locomotion. Three panes illustrate crawling, walking and swinging. Within each pane, a chain of circular microrobots illustrates movement from left to right.

07 Aug 2025

Oxford Engineers Contribute to Breakthrough in Soft Microrobots for Targeted Drug Delivery

Boston Dynamics Spot pictured with Lord Hague, Prof. Nick Hawes, Daniele De Martini, Luke Robinson, Matthew Budd, Efimia Panagiotaki, Michael Groom

06 Aug 2025

Oxford’s Chancellor visits Oxford Robotics Institute to explore cutting-edge research

Stock image of wearable health tracking device

25 Jul 2025

Study shows patients in mental health crisis are open to wearable monitoring

11 Jul 2025

Optimising wave energy design for lower cost and higher reliability

08 Jul 2025

Outperforming State-of-the-Art 3D source localisation with entropy-based algorithms

27 Jun 2025

Oxford to lead new £50m Centre to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies

26 Jun 2025

‘Single shot’ malaria vaccine delivery system could transform global immunisation

16 Jun 2025

New study presents exciting prospects for quantum technology and the science of defects in wide gap materials

04 Jun 2025

First direct observation of the trapped waves that shook the world

02 Jun 2025

Mapping the true costs of African green hydrogen exports to Europe

29 May 2025

DPhil students contribute to breakthrough AI model for creative gameplay design

12 May 2025

Like humans, ChatGPT favours examples and ‘memories’ – not rules – to generate language

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