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From early life to ageing well: Advancing Women's Health through research and community initiatives
This International Women's Day, we’re proud to celebrate the vital research and community projects in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences that are improving women's health at every stage of life.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Giving young people a voice in research
To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025, the team involved in our Young Persons Advisory Group share their reflections on building a representative and inclusive community to support the next generation.
Breaking Barriers in Medicine: A Journey of Resilience
For Race Equality Week (3 - 9 February 2025) Phoenix Guwa, a Medical Graduate from Oxford and now a Foundation Doctor in London, shares a personal reflection on breaking barriers in medicine.
Cultivating kindness in academic life
Academic careers can be high-pressure, but kindness—towards ourselves and others—can make a big difference. In this blog, Nicola explores how small, intentional acts of kindness can foster a more supportive and compassionate academic community.
Inclusive research for women’s health: A collaborative approach
Our recent Research Showcase focused on transforming health care for women. Here, Rebekah Burrow reflects on the the key ideas from the day - inclusion, collaboration and public involvement.
Reclaiming Narratives and Creating Opportunities #BlackHistoryMonth
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.
Student perspectives on leveraging digital health for better patient care and a greener healthcare system
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
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
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
- Alumni
- DPhil Programmes
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Written by Laiba Husain and Yusra Shammoon
International Nurses' Day 2021
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
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.