News From Elsewhere in the University

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Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences are recruiting for a new sleep study. If you are aged 23–65, live and work in Oxford, spend your workday sitting indoors at a desk, and use an iPhone, you may be eligible.  Start by taking the screening survey

The Oxford AI Gala sees 350 AI professionals, founders, and researchers gather on 31 May 2025 at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with Oxford's world-class AI ecosystem, global industry leaders, and University of Oxford researchers and students.

As usual the MPLS division is running a broad range of online and in-person free training courses this term for all research staff and DPhil students. 

You can see the full list of courses for the term by visiting the course listings and booking page.

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A one-mile road run open to the general public celebrating Roger Bannister’s historic achievement of breaking the mile world record in Oxford on May 6th, 1954.

Open to participants of all ages and abilities. Enter as an individual or as a team (including departmental teams).

Full info for the 5th May event

The popular annual programme is now open for registrations. From 12–16 May 2025, there'll be a week of events, activities, and learning opportunities, for anyone across the University who wants to get involved.

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This spring, staff and students are invited to participate in various activities supporting biodiversity monitoring and habitat creation. There are many ways to get involved, including the City Nature Challenge (25–28 April), Biodiversity walks and volunteering on the PlanBee Initiative.

More information, opportunities and registration.

The Language Centre has its usual array of courses this term. Enrolment for Trinity term is open until 12 noon on Wednesday of Week 1 (30 April). Classes take place weekly, online or in person, with many lunchtime and evening sessions on offer.

More details

The University of Oxford’s Public and Community Engagement with Research (PCER) Fund offers termly funding rounds to support researchers and engagement professionals in developing or enhancing their research through high-quality public and community engagement activities. 

Applicants can request up to £6,000 for projects that build on existing engagement work, test innovative approaches, or support skill development in engagement practice.

If you are aged 18 to 55 years old, and in good health, you may be eligible to take part in the BiVISTA study to find a vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid A fever.

Participants will be vaccinated with the new vaccine or control, and then exposed to the bacteria that causes paratyphoid fever. All study participants will receive antibiotic treatment.

All participants will be reimbursed up to £4585 for their time, inconvenience, and travel.

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