The almost overnight switch to remote GP appointments was expected to be a temporary measure in the early days of the pandemic, yet most surgeries are now using some level of hybrid care. New research from the Remote by Default 2 study explores how GP practices have engaged with and adapted to digital care, and how policymakers can best support GPs and the communities they serve.
New study finds intensive diet programmes safely improve eating disorder symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes. Research published in The Lancet Psychiatry challenges assumptions about weight loss interventions for vulnerable patients, potentially expanding treatment options.
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Harry Rourke helped secure Oxford\u2019s Varsity polo win over Cambridge at Guards Polo Club, scoring twice in a 5\u20132 victory.
Josh Nguyen, a student on the MSc in Applied Digital Health, has found online success with his @OxfordKermit Instagram account, which has over 10,000 followers. The account offers a glimpse into the creative side projects that enrich student life alongside rigorous postgraduate study.
A significant new donation to support global primary care research in our department has received media coverage in the Oxford Mail, Oxford Times, This is Oxfordshire and on That\u2019s TV Oxfordshire.
Researchers from our department and the Department of Psychiatry came together last week for a collaborative showcase, aiming to spark new ideas for collaborative research by identifying areas of shared interest and potential.
The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) welcomed students to academic primary care with a lively event bringing together Final Honours School (FHS) and Special Study Module (SSM) students, supervisors and staff. The event marked the start of an exciting academic journey and celebrated a growing student community in primary care research.
In an exchange of global healthcare knowledge, a delegation of nine students from the University of Oxford's Master's in Global Healthcare Leadership programme visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town on Monday 7 April 2025.
A major international study led by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has developed a new, globally agreed approach to identifying and monitoring immunosuppressed adults at risk of severe COVID-19 illness.
Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford will expand its work in global primary care with a new centre and professorship, thanks to a generous \u00a38.4 million gift from the Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour.
Two researchers connected to the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences have received national recognition for their outstanding contributions to primary care research.
Green Templeton College recently hosted a powerful event, building on the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences 12-part 'Decolonising Global Health' blog series. The event brought together voices from the Global South to share their experiences, challenge entrenched power dynamics and explore practical strategies for creating more equitable health systems.
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE gave his inaugural lecture at the University of Oxford, sharing his vision for transforming global health care through data, innovation and equity.
Are UK GP incentives helping heart patients quit smoking? New research questions QOF impact, finding effective cessation treatments lag behind recorded advice, especially for those with mental illness.
Professor Chris Griffiths joins in a senior academic role associated with Jesus College and Associate Professor Gail Hayward is appointed to a senior academic role and Governing Body fellowship of Exeter College.
Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are part of a major new research initiative aimed at tackling critical workforce challenges in healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
The NDPCHS Global Healthcare Leadership Alumni Retreat united alumni, students and faculty from across NDPCHS programmes for a dynamic weekend of learning, collaboration and leadership \u2013 highlighting the power of community in shaping the future of healthcare.
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