MPLS Division, University of Oxford
@mplsoxford.bsky.social
The University of Oxford leads the UK in mathematical, physical, engineering, computing and life sciences research.
Welcome to Oxford!
Our third cohort of Optiver Foundation Scholars have arrived to begin their studies across a range of #STEM subjects, from energy systems to computer science.
➡️ Find out more about the programme, including how to apply for next year
tinyurl.com/36fruxax
Our third cohort of Optiver Foundation Scholars have arrived to begin their studies across a range of #STEM subjects, from energy systems to computer science.
➡️ Find out more about the programme, including how to apply for next year
tinyurl.com/36fruxax
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Welcome to Oxford!
Our third cohort of Optiver Foundation Scholars have arrived to begin their studies across a range of #STEM subjects, from energy systems to computer science.
➡️ Find out more about the programme, including how to apply for next year
tinyurl.com/36fruxax
Our third cohort of Optiver Foundation Scholars have arrived to begin their studies across a range of #STEM subjects, from energy systems to computer science.
➡️ Find out more about the programme, including how to apply for next year
tinyurl.com/36fruxax
📢 The Hester Cordelia Parsons Fund supports innovative research that bridges biology, chemistry, and physics, with awards up to £5,000.
📅 Application deadline: 13 February (week 4 of Hilary Term 2026)
➡️ Find out more at: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/research-fun...
📅 Application deadline: 13 February (week 4 of Hilary Term 2026)
➡️ Find out more at: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/research-fun...
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
📢 The Hester Cordelia Parsons Fund supports innovative research that bridges biology, chemistry, and physics, with awards up to £5,000.
📅 Application deadline: 13 February (week 4 of Hilary Term 2026)
➡️ Find out more at: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/research-fun...
📅 Application deadline: 13 February (week 4 of Hilary Term 2026)
➡️ Find out more at: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/research-fun...
We are pleased to welcome the first cohort of Schmidt AI in Science Faculty Fellows as part of a new programme using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery in key global areas.
👉 Read more about the inaugural Fellows' research: ow.ly/t2ZH50XiaSC
👉 Read more about the inaugural Fellows' research: ow.ly/t2ZH50XiaSC
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We are pleased to welcome the first cohort of Schmidt AI in Science Faculty Fellows as part of a new programme using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery in key global areas.
👉 Read more about the inaugural Fellows' research: ow.ly/t2ZH50XiaSC
👉 Read more about the inaugural Fellows' research: ow.ly/t2ZH50XiaSC
Chronic pain affects millions worldwide.
Co-led by the Department of Engineering Science, the EPIONE project will bring together engineers and neuroscientists to develop new implant and sensing technologies to improve treatments.
➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/MeN650Xhz4o
Co-led by the Department of Engineering Science, the EPIONE project will bring together engineers and neuroscientists to develop new implant and sensing technologies to improve treatments.
➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/MeN650Xhz4o
October 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Chronic pain affects millions worldwide.
Co-led by the Department of Engineering Science, the EPIONE project will bring together engineers and neuroscientists to develop new implant and sensing technologies to improve treatments.
➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/MeN650Xhz4o
Co-led by the Department of Engineering Science, the EPIONE project will bring together engineers and neuroscientists to develop new implant and sensing technologies to improve treatments.
➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/MeN650Xhz4o
ICYMI: The recording of @oxfordphysics.bsky.social's 30th Hintze Lecture with Professor Sir Roger Penrose and Professor Janna Levin – 'A Universe of Black Holes' – is now available to watch online.
Watch via YouTube at ow.ly/xJcS50XhssQ
Watch via YouTube at ow.ly/xJcS50XhssQ
October 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
ICYMI: The recording of @oxfordphysics.bsky.social's 30th Hintze Lecture with Professor Sir Roger Penrose and Professor Janna Levin – 'A Universe of Black Holes' – is now available to watch online.
Watch via YouTube at ow.ly/xJcS50XhssQ
Watch via YouTube at ow.ly/xJcS50XhssQ
⏰ Deadline alert: SCGC-FIRST
The SCGC Fund for Innovation and Research in Sustainability and Technology (SCGC-FIRST) supports projects that deliver clear cost and environmental benefits over existing approaches.
📅 Application deadline: 31 October
➡️ tinyurl.com/yhtwu3un
The SCGC Fund for Innovation and Research in Sustainability and Technology (SCGC-FIRST) supports projects that deliver clear cost and environmental benefits over existing approaches.
📅 Application deadline: 31 October
➡️ tinyurl.com/yhtwu3un
October 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
⏰ Deadline alert: SCGC-FIRST
The SCGC Fund for Innovation and Research in Sustainability and Technology (SCGC-FIRST) supports projects that deliver clear cost and environmental benefits over existing approaches.
📅 Application deadline: 31 October
➡️ tinyurl.com/yhtwu3un
The SCGC Fund for Innovation and Research in Sustainability and Technology (SCGC-FIRST) supports projects that deliver clear cost and environmental benefits over existing approaches.
📅 Application deadline: 31 October
➡️ tinyurl.com/yhtwu3un
Don't worry if you weren't able to join the Radcliffe Science Library induction tours at the beginning of term.
Visit the radcliffescilib.bsky.social website for details on using the RSL and all the services on offer.
👉 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/rsl
Visit the radcliffescilib.bsky.social website for details on using the RSL and all the services on offer.
👉 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/rsl
October 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Don't worry if you weren't able to join the Radcliffe Science Library induction tours at the beginning of term.
Visit the radcliffescilib.bsky.social website for details on using the RSL and all the services on offer.
👉 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/rsl
Visit the radcliffescilib.bsky.social website for details on using the RSL and all the services on offer.
👉 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/rsl
Britain’s changing weather puts pressure on the energy grid, but greater flexibility can help balance supply, boost renewables and cut costs writes @oxfordphysics.bsky.social's Matthew Wright and colleagues in @uk.theconversation.com.
➡️ Read their article: ow.ly/bFK550XeTPQ
➡️ Read their article: ow.ly/bFK550XeTPQ
October 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Britain’s changing weather puts pressure on the energy grid, but greater flexibility can help balance supply, boost renewables and cut costs writes @oxfordphysics.bsky.social's Matthew Wright and colleagues in @uk.theconversation.com.
➡️ Read their article: ow.ly/bFK550XeTPQ
➡️ Read their article: ow.ly/bFK550XeTPQ
🚀 We're please to announce our 2025-26 Public and Community Engagement with Research Fellows!
This year’s cohort will build capacity, share best practice and explore new ways to embed engagement into research across the Division.
👉 Read more: ow.ly/sWR350XeRqZ
This year’s cohort will build capacity, share best practice and explore new ways to embed engagement into research across the Division.
👉 Read more: ow.ly/sWR350XeRqZ
October 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🚀 We're please to announce our 2025-26 Public and Community Engagement with Research Fellows!
This year’s cohort will build capacity, share best practice and explore new ways to embed engagement into research across the Division.
👉 Read more: ow.ly/sWR350XeRqZ
This year’s cohort will build capacity, share best practice and explore new ways to embed engagement into research across the Division.
👉 Read more: ow.ly/sWR350XeRqZ
📢 Deadline approaching – apply now for the OPEN Peer Mentoring Scheme, linking Oxford researchers with UK policy professionals to strengthen policy engagement.
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 October 2025.
👉 Find out more at: ow.ly/OA1g50Xcf7J
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 October 2025.
👉 Find out more at: ow.ly/OA1g50Xcf7J
October 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM
📢 Deadline approaching – apply now for the OPEN Peer Mentoring Scheme, linking Oxford researchers with UK policy professionals to strengthen policy engagement.
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 October 2025.
👉 Find out more at: ow.ly/OA1g50Xcf7J
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 24 October 2025.
👉 Find out more at: ow.ly/OA1g50Xcf7J
The Life and Mind building is one of the largest projects in the University's history. The £200m facility was developed and funded by Legal & General and delivered through the Oxford University Development partnership.
▶️ Take a look inside: ow.ly/C53m50XbTzL
▶️ Take a look inside: ow.ly/C53m50XbTzL
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Life and Mind building is one of the largest projects in the University's history. The £200m facility was developed and funded by Legal & General and delivered through the Oxford University Development partnership.
▶️ Take a look inside: ow.ly/C53m50XbTzL
▶️ Take a look inside: ow.ly/C53m50XbTzL
Oxford's new Life and Mind building opens today: bring together the Departments of Biology, Experimental Psychology and the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research under one roof. Over 269,000sq ft dedicated to tackling global challenges from climate to mental health.
October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Oxford's new Life and Mind building opens today: bring together the Departments of Biology, Experimental Psychology and the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research under one roof. Over 269,000sq ft dedicated to tackling global challenges from climate to mental health.
Welcome back for Michaelmas term!
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Welcome back for Michaelmas term!
Researchers from @oxfordchemistry.bsky.social and collaborators are developing a simple breathing test using the chemistry of breath to detect asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) earlier.
➡️ Find out more about the research: tinyurl.com/yzv2xvkn
➡️ Find out more about the research: tinyurl.com/yzv2xvkn
October 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Researchers from @oxfordchemistry.bsky.social and collaborators are developing a simple breathing test using the chemistry of breath to detect asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) earlier.
➡️ Find out more about the research: tinyurl.com/yzv2xvkn
➡️ Find out more about the research: tinyurl.com/yzv2xvkn
Join us in celebrating the brilliant postdocs advancing science at Oxford.
Oxford's National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 events include networking events, Old Bodleian tours, and social gatherings with @OxRSS. #NPAW2025
👉 Find out more at ow.ly/2vlq50WY9y4
Oxford's National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 events include networking events, Old Bodleian tours, and social gatherings with @OxRSS. #NPAW2025
👉 Find out more at ow.ly/2vlq50WY9y4
September 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join us in celebrating the brilliant postdocs advancing science at Oxford.
Oxford's National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 events include networking events, Old Bodleian tours, and social gatherings with @OxRSS. #NPAW2025
👉 Find out more at ow.ly/2vlq50WY9y4
Oxford's National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 events include networking events, Old Bodleian tours, and social gatherings with @OxRSS. #NPAW2025
👉 Find out more at ow.ly/2vlq50WY9y4
🚨 Calling researchers, engagement pros AND anyone in business, govt & third sector keen to work with research!
The Accelerate Impact conference celebrates @ukri.org Impact Acceleration Accounts projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025
🔗 Info+register www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
The Accelerate Impact conference celebrates @ukri.org Impact Acceleration Accounts projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025
🔗 Info+register www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
September 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨 Calling researchers, engagement pros AND anyone in business, govt & third sector keen to work with research!
The Accelerate Impact conference celebrates @ukri.org Impact Acceleration Accounts projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025
🔗 Info+register www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
The Accelerate Impact conference celebrates @ukri.org Impact Acceleration Accounts projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025
🔗 Info+register www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
This week we are celebrating our incredible postdocs during #NPAW2025.
With over 1,200 postdoctoral researchers across the division, our postdocs form the backbone of our world-leading research across the breadth of sciences in MPLS. 💙
#PostdocAppreciationWeek
#LovePostdocs
With over 1,200 postdoctoral researchers across the division, our postdocs form the backbone of our world-leading research across the breadth of sciences in MPLS. 💙
#PostdocAppreciationWeek
#LovePostdocs
September 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This week we are celebrating our incredible postdocs during #NPAW2025.
With over 1,200 postdoctoral researchers across the division, our postdocs form the backbone of our world-leading research across the breadth of sciences in MPLS. 💙
#PostdocAppreciationWeek
#LovePostdocs
With over 1,200 postdoctoral researchers across the division, our postdocs form the backbone of our world-leading research across the breadth of sciences in MPLS. 💙
#PostdocAppreciationWeek
#LovePostdocs
A new project led by @oxfordmaterials.bsky.social researchers aims to unlock the next generation of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries 🔋
The 3D-CAT initiative seeks to deliver sustainable, high-performance batteries for tomorrow’s technologies.
➡️ Read more at: tinyurl.com/555pc5fs
The 3D-CAT initiative seeks to deliver sustainable, high-performance batteries for tomorrow’s technologies.
➡️ Read more at: tinyurl.com/555pc5fs
September 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A new project led by @oxfordmaterials.bsky.social researchers aims to unlock the next generation of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries 🔋
The 3D-CAT initiative seeks to deliver sustainable, high-performance batteries for tomorrow’s technologies.
➡️ Read more at: tinyurl.com/555pc5fs
The 3D-CAT initiative seeks to deliver sustainable, high-performance batteries for tomorrow’s technologies.
➡️ Read more at: tinyurl.com/555pc5fs
Researchers @oxfordphysics.bsky.social have developed an AI system that reduces astronomers’ workload by distinguishing genuine #supernova signals from background noise. 🔭
The findings are published today in The Astrophysical Journal.
👉 Read more at tinyurl.com/4ha4ymn4
The findings are published today in The Astrophysical Journal.
👉 Read more at tinyurl.com/4ha4ymn4
September 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Researchers @oxfordphysics.bsky.social have developed an AI system that reduces astronomers’ workload by distinguishing genuine #supernova signals from background noise. 🔭
The findings are published today in The Astrophysical Journal.
👉 Read more at tinyurl.com/4ha4ymn4
The findings are published today in The Astrophysical Journal.
👉 Read more at tinyurl.com/4ha4ymn4
Are AI systems better friends than humans?
Entries are now open for the Institute for Ethics in AI Bernard Williams Essay Prize 2025. Oxford undergraduates can submit essays for the chance to win up to £500.
📅 Closing date: 30 September
👉 Details: www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/bernard-will...
Entries are now open for the Institute for Ethics in AI Bernard Williams Essay Prize 2025. Oxford undergraduates can submit essays for the chance to win up to £500.
📅 Closing date: 30 September
👉 Details: www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/bernard-will...
September 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Are AI systems better friends than humans?
Entries are now open for the Institute for Ethics in AI Bernard Williams Essay Prize 2025. Oxford undergraduates can submit essays for the chance to win up to £500.
📅 Closing date: 30 September
👉 Details: www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/bernard-will...
Entries are now open for the Institute for Ethics in AI Bernard Williams Essay Prize 2025. Oxford undergraduates can submit essays for the chance to win up to £500.
📅 Closing date: 30 September
👉 Details: www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/bernard-will...
📢 Save the date
ACCELERATE IMPACT: Oxford Impact Acceleration Accounts conference Join us to celebrate and explore @ukri.org IAA projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025, all day
📍 Maths Institute, Oxford University
🔗 Find out more + register for free www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
ACCELERATE IMPACT: Oxford Impact Acceleration Accounts conference Join us to celebrate and explore @ukri.org IAA projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025, all day
📍 Maths Institute, Oxford University
🔗 Find out more + register for free www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
August 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📢 Save the date
ACCELERATE IMPACT: Oxford Impact Acceleration Accounts conference Join us to celebrate and explore @ukri.org IAA projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025, all day
📍 Maths Institute, Oxford University
🔗 Find out more + register for free www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
ACCELERATE IMPACT: Oxford Impact Acceleration Accounts conference Join us to celebrate and explore @ukri.org IAA projects at @ox.ac.uk and beyond.
📅 9 Oct 2025, all day
📍 Maths Institute, Oxford University
🔗 Find out more + register for free www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/Oxford-IAA-Conference
👏 Many congratulations to Professors Kayla King, Philipp Kukura and Michael Wooldridge.
The trio have been recognised by the @royalsociety.org for their outstanding contributions to scientific discovery, public engagement and research culture.
➡️ Read more about the Awards: tinyurl.com/mr2wwkuk
The trio have been recognised by the @royalsociety.org for their outstanding contributions to scientific discovery, public engagement and research culture.
➡️ Read more about the Awards: tinyurl.com/mr2wwkuk
August 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
👏 Many congratulations to Professors Kayla King, Philipp Kukura and Michael Wooldridge.
The trio have been recognised by the @royalsociety.org for their outstanding contributions to scientific discovery, public engagement and research culture.
➡️ Read more about the Awards: tinyurl.com/mr2wwkuk
The trio have been recognised by the @royalsociety.org for their outstanding contributions to scientific discovery, public engagement and research culture.
➡️ Read more about the Awards: tinyurl.com/mr2wwkuk
A collaborative study including researchers from @biology.ox.ac.uk has engineered a yeast with the six essential sterols that #bees need 🐝
The study found that colonies fed with the sterol-enriched yeast reared up to 15 times more larvae to the viable pupal stage.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3vc9t8x5
The study found that colonies fed with the sterol-enriched yeast reared up to 15 times more larvae to the viable pupal stage.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3vc9t8x5
August 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A collaborative study including researchers from @biology.ox.ac.uk has engineered a yeast with the six essential sterols that #bees need 🐝
The study found that colonies fed with the sterol-enriched yeast reared up to 15 times more larvae to the viable pupal stage.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3vc9t8x5
The study found that colonies fed with the sterol-enriched yeast reared up to 15 times more larvae to the viable pupal stage.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3vc9t8x5
The Martingale Foundation has announced a major expansion of its postgraduate scholarship programme for #STEM students, with a commitment to support 800 scholars across its UK partner universities by the end of the decade.
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/nhaaxwnx
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/nhaaxwnx
August 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Martingale Foundation has announced a major expansion of its postgraduate scholarship programme for #STEM students, with a commitment to support 800 scholars across its UK partner universities by the end of the decade.
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/nhaaxwnx
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/nhaaxwnx
📸 Other Than Oxford – Telling Many Stories, One Community is looking for volunteers!
The team is looking for 12-15 people from underrepresented groups at Oxford to share their stories through photography.
➡️ Interested in taking part? Apply by 30 Aug forms.office.com/e/Z2MsZ8rnEN
The team is looking for 12-15 people from underrepresented groups at Oxford to share their stories through photography.
➡️ Interested in taking part? Apply by 30 Aug forms.office.com/e/Z2MsZ8rnEN
August 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
📸 Other Than Oxford – Telling Many Stories, One Community is looking for volunteers!
The team is looking for 12-15 people from underrepresented groups at Oxford to share their stories through photography.
➡️ Interested in taking part? Apply by 30 Aug forms.office.com/e/Z2MsZ8rnEN
The team is looking for 12-15 people from underrepresented groups at Oxford to share their stories through photography.
➡️ Interested in taking part? Apply by 30 Aug forms.office.com/e/Z2MsZ8rnEN