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« Back to NewsVirtual Reality technology to treat agoraphobia approved
30 November 2023
For the first time a virtual reality treatment (VR) has been recommended for use in NHS mental health services.
Farewell to the Le Gros Clark Building
29 November 2023
We say goodbye to a building that has been central through our development as DPAG
Launch of innovative new study to tackle mental health inequalities
29 November 2023
Research Highlights Strategic Developments
An innovative new study working with diverse people living with psychosis and other long-term physical health conditions.
Brain Health Innovation Summit
28 November 2023
Where expertise meets innovation:a taskforce driving brain health research
Preventive Neurology Public Engagement Day
28 November 2023
Our team visited Templars Square shopping centre on Wednesday the 21st November 2023.
New survey reveals that a quarter of UK adults mistrust others
24 November 2023
A major new survey of trust and mistrust in the UK has revealed that a quarter of respondents mistrustful of other people.
Taking a statin at the same time as an antidepressant leads to better treatment adherence
14 November 2023
New study by Oxford University shows that taking a statin at the same time as an antidepressant leads to better treatment adherence, which may be of importance to people with depression.
Professor Rebeccah Slater presented with Excellent Supervisor Award
8 November 2023
Rebeccah Slater, Professor of Paediatric Neuroscience, Senior Wellcome Fellow and Chair of the Department of Paediatrics’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, has been presented with the Excellent Supervisor Award by the Head of the Medical Sciences Division (MSD).
Finnish Ambassador visits NDCN
7 November 2023
NDCN hosted a networking event with a delegation from the Finnish embassy and a group of University of Oxford students from Finland.
Professor David M Clark joins Oxford Health as Non-Executive Director
20 July 2023
Awards and Honours Strategic Developments
The Emeritus Professor of Experimental Psychology took up his role on 17 July 2023.
University of Oxford and Selvita collaborate to advance potential therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease
1 June 2023
The University of Oxford and Selvita (WSE: SLV), one of the largest contract research organisations in Europe, are collaborating on drug discovery in the area of Parkinson's disease
“Looking back on my childhood, I can’t ever remember a time when I didn’t feel negative."
22 May 2023
A data scientist who was able to return to work after taking medication for severe depression as part of an Oxford research trial has urged others to consider taking part in studies.
Brain and mental health innovation at Oxford
22 May 2023
Research Highlights Strategic Developments
Mental Health and Dementia are a global healthcare crisis, affecting over one billion people worldwide. Of those, over 400 million people are on the Alzheimer's disease continuum, with one person diagnosed every three seconds, and the figure expected to rise as the global population of those over 60 is set to double by 2050.
Colin Espie becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
18 May 2023
Professor Espie is one of eight Oxford researchers to become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Westgate Centre visitors learn about Oxford’s ground-breaking research
16 May 2023
Hundreds of visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre last week were able to find out about the world-class healthcare research that is currently taking place in Oxford.
Psychological Adaptiveness to Critical Events: an introduction to the PACE study
15 May 2023
Clinical psychologist and Visiting Fellow Omid V. Ebrahimi discusses his work here in Oxford and the study he co-leads in Norway – one of the largest of its kind globally.
Three new Fellows of the Royal Society
10 May 2023
Congratulations are in order to Professor Scott Waddell FRS, Visiting Professor Sue Black FRS and Honorary Professor Irene Tracey FRS on their election to The Royal Society.
Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) receives Silver Engage Watermark Award
9 May 2023
This award from the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement is a significant landmark, indicating WIN's commitment to embedding support for public engagement.