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Reclaiming Narratives and Creating Opportunities #BlackHistoryMonth

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Dr. Adaku Jennifer Agwunobi’s journey as an academic, entrepreneur, and creative embodies this year’s Black History Month theme, Reclaiming Narratives. Through her research on health inequalities, advocacy for digital inclusion, and work in music, she challenges narrow definitions, striving to make space for diverse voices in underrepresented fields.

Department launches Young Persons’ Advisory Group with an event for local sixth formers

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Student perspectives on leveraging digital health for better patient care and a greener healthcare system

Department Digital health & innovation General

Digital health technologies are transforming the healthcare landscape, offering opportunities to enhance patient outcomes whilst promoting environmental sustainability. This article examines how innovative digital health initiatives can be leveraged to improve care delivery and access, prevent medical errors, empower patients for self-care, enable data-driven personalised treatments, and optimise clinical interactions - all while reducing the carbon footprint of the healthcare system.

Celebrating diversity – an introduction to Nigerian students on the Oxford MGHL Masters

Department Global perspective MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership Students Teaching

The MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) programme welcomes diversity with open arms, including Nigerian participants who bring unique perspectives and experiences to the cohort. Written by members of cohort 2, this piece celebrates the rich cultural tapestry and academic excellence that our Nigerian students contribute to the MGHL community.

Adventures in learning, fuelled by curiosity and solidarity - insights from current MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership (MGHL) students

Department General Global perspective MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership Students

As part of our MSc student blogs series, we hear insights from students on our MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership programme, run in collaboration with the Said Business School. They share their experiences of running an immersive student event and celebrating their shared passion for coffee.

A Masters in Applied Digital Health to pursuing a Doctorate in Primary Care - evolving perspectives from Ashley Murray

Department Global perspective Health behaviours MSc in Applied Digital Health Policy & health systems

Ashley Murray shares perspectives from her educational path spanning a master's degree in Applied Digital Health to beginning doctoral studies focused on Primary Care.

Disability History Month 2023

Department Staff stories

This Disability History Month Lucy Cureton, the Athena Swan CTU Rep, shares the importance that active inclusivity and workplace adjustments make to her experience at work.

The importance of inclusivity: a tale of two conferences

Department Staff stories

This Disability History Month Charlotte Albury, Athena Swan EMCR Rep shares the importance and difference that active inclusivity makes to her experience at conferences and work.

Antibiotic Guardians: two-way learning through science festivals

Department General Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care

World Antibiotic Awareness Week is upon us! This global campaign, taking place between 18-24 November 2022, aims to improve the awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as well as promote practices to ensure the responsible use of antibiotics.

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our Research Strategy

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Professor Richard McManus, NDPCHS Research Committee Chair, reflects on putting into practice the department's commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion as part of our Research Strategy

Professor Barry McCormick, CBE – a tribute

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We are sad to share the news that our colleague and friend, Professor Barry McCormick, died on 14 June 2022, from the consequences of Covid-19 at the age of 72.

Closing the STEM gap is a collective responsibility

Department Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care Staff stories

11 February 2022 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science; a day dedicated to helping ensure women and girls are encouraged and able to contribute and benefit from the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Here DataLab policy lead, Jess Morley, discusses the challenges involved in closing the gap in representation and reward for women working in these fields, and what the DataLab are trying to do to help lower some of the associated barriers.

Leveraging Faith Based Organisations in Raising Awareness on Pulse Oximetry: an exploratory mini-study

COVID-19 Department Policy & health systems Public engagement & involvement

Written by Laiba Husain and Yusra Shammoon

International Nurses' Day 2021

Department General Staff stories

We asked some of our researchers nurses what they have learnt over what's been a particularly hard and out of the ordinary 12 months? What made them want to be nurses?

Penicillin in Oxford: four plaques and a memorial

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On Tuesday 29 May 2018, the Oxford Blue Plaque Society unveiled two plaques in Oxford commemorating penicillin, one on the Western wall of the South wing of Oxford’s Radcliffe Infirmary, currently occupied by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, and one on the front (Southern) wall of the William Dunn School. Here Jeff Aronson notices these, two other plaques, and a memorial stone, reflects on the long history of penicillin, and includes personal memories about some of those who were involved in the Oxford work.

The need for international primary care research leadership

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Alison Ward, Director of Oxford University's Postgraduate Certificate in International Primary Care Research Leadership, explores the origins of the new Postgraduate Certificate, which is now open to applications.