Future of Cooling programme leaves legacy in sustainable cooling and extreme heat adaptation

A journey into epilepsy research with Professor Arjune Sen

Arjune Sen, Professor of Global Epilepsy, Founding Director of the Centre for Global Epilepsy and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Global Epilepsy, talks to Head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences Professor Kevin Talbot about his career so far, the challenges of working in global health and his next steps in epilepsy research on Purple Day.

Advances in AI can 'help prepare world for next pandemic'

A study published with the involvement of Oxford Martin School researchers outlines for the first time how advances in AI can accelerate breakthroughs in infectious disease research and outbreak response.

A cautiously optimistic future for affordable epilepsy diagnosis

The Oxford Martin Programme on Global Epilepsy has worked tirelessly to improve diagnoses in the developing world. On International Epilepsy Day, we explore what potential there is for deploying affordable digital diagnostic tools in such countries and what challenges lie ahead

Oxford Martin School epilepsy programme launches innovative research centre

International, national and local partners have been welcomed to the launch of the world’s first centre dedicated to empowering global epilepsy research and care.

Machine learning used to optimise disease surveillance

A new machine learning informed strategy could support public health leaders to design better surveillance during a disease outbreak.

Beans and peas best meat alternative, finds Oxford research

Beans and peas rank best as meat and milk replacements from nutritional, health, environmental, and cost perspectives, a new study led by an Oxford Martin researcher has found.

Land travel and local mobility played a key role in COVID-19 spread in Chile

An international team led by researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Pandemic Genomics studied how local travel patterns and mobile data from Chile can improve global pandemic responses, highlighting the importance of land-based mobility and targeted strategies.

Researchers track how flu is affected during a pandemic

An international team of researchers, including researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Pandemic Genomics, have traced the global movement and evolution of seasonal influenza viruses to evaluate how the virus is impacted during pandemics.

New programmes focus on AI threats, ‘second-life’ EV batteries and digital pandemic tools

The Oxford Martin School has announced three new programmes for 2024 that aim to develop research solutions to the most pressing 21st century issues. They will tackle the critical challenges of how we can improve our ability to detect attacks on AI systems; effectively redeploy electric vehicle batteries through ‘second-life’ schemes when they reach the end of their life; and optimally and ethically employ digital tools during a pandemic.

Oxford Martin School citizen science project helps improve detection of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance poses one of the most urgent challenges to public health worldwide. During this process, bacteria acquire genetic mutations that help them to become resistant to antibiotics.

Global Epilepsy researchers to address worldwide challenges through dedicated centre

The University of Oxford is launching The Centre for Global Epilepsy - run by researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Global Epilepsy - to address the global burden of the condition, particularly in lower-income countries.

Ancient DNA reveals how a chicken virus evolved to become more deadly

An international team of scientists led by geneticists and disease biologists from the University of Oxford - including biologists on the Oxford Martin programmes on the Future of Food and Pandemic Genomics - and LMU Munich have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of Marek's Disease Virus (MDV).

Antimicrobial researchers use AI to detect antibiotic resistance faster

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, researchers supported by the Oxford Martin Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Testing have reported advances towards a novel and rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test that can return results within as little as 30 minutes.