It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Professor David Taggart, a highly respected surgeon, researcher and colleague at NDS, whose influence on cardiovascular surgery extended around the world. Read David's obituary on the NDS website: www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/david-p...

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how clinicians work. This Oxford Open Grand Round explored what AI means for surgery today, where it's heading next, and the challenges that must be addressed along the way. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/ox...

Oxford Women in Science, Engineering and Technology is offering three Summer Scholarships for 2026. Open to any women in STEM currently enrolled as a student at the University of Oxford. Applications close: 23:59, 24 August 2026 Apply here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Vani, a 16-year-old student from London, shares how a week at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences reshaped her understanding of medicine, research and the people at the heart of healthcare. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/wh...

Rohan Savjani reflects on his week of work experience at NDS, sharing how hands-on research, clinical observations and discussions with researchers and clinicians strengthened his ambition to pursue a career in medicine. Read more ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/fvbboeelfe

Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Could you help? Find out more ➡️ www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/studies/ebola

All staff are invited to attend the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards Showcase on Tuesday 2 June at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. Engage with projects and activities shortlisted for the awards, including OrganOx. ➡️ hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/vice-chancel...

We are delighted to announce that Ms Mei Nortley has been awarded the Moynihan Lectureship and Medal - one of the most prestigious honours conferred by the ASGBI, in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/mei-nor...

The University of Oxford has awarded Gurdeep S. Mannu the title of Associate Professor in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences. Congratulations Gurdeep! 👏 Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/gurdeep... @medsci.ox.ac.uk

Oxford University researchers have shown for the first time that ultrasound could have similar effects on brain activity in Parkinson’s sufferers as implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/study-s...

OrganOx has been shortlisted for this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, recognising its pioneering work in organ preservation technology that has saved more than 8,000 lives worldwide and delivered a landmark $1.5bn commercial exit. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

Professor Henk Giele was recently interviewed by Bridgitte Tetteh on the Drive Show on BBC Radio Berkshire & Oxford. You can listen to the interview on the BBC website (BBC account required) ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Introduction: 2:55:37 | Interview: 3:15:26

NDS Professor of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Director of SITU, Sheraz Markar, is set to run the 2026 London Marathon in support of the Oxfordshire Oesophageal and Stomach Organisation. Donate ➡️ 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/sheraz-ma... Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/sh...

🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨 Mr. Hooman Soleymani majd discusses 'The Evolving Role of Gynaecological Oncology Surgeons Beyond Gynaecological Malignancies in the Modern Era'. Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/MDLzgJC_TJA

HR Advisor Maisie Coolman reflects on how mentoring supported her in gaining clarity, building confidence, and taking ownership of her development at Oxford. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/cr...

A forum bringing together leading voices in climate and health was held at the Oxford Martin School, connecting researchers, clinicians and funders to map Oxford’s strengths and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

Register for The Quality Improvement Impact Gap (virtual). Part of Oxford Open Grand Rounds, this session explores what QI means today, ROI, key barriers to impact, and how QI can become a core capability. Register➡️ zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Professor Fadi Issa is Professor of Transplantation in NDS and Academic Lead for Research Funding. In this interview he reflects on resilience and clarity, the role, changes in the funding landscape, and advice for early career researchers. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/si...

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 Dr Fabien Lareyre (Consultant and Head of the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital of Antibes, France) discusses The Emerging Role of AI in Vascular Surgery. Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/KDShu2eK84A

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 Professor Bruce Biccard (Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science) discusses 'Surgery and Anaesthesia in Africa'. Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/DRfTelicTCc

NDS is proud to announce that Professor Kokila Lakhoo has been named the 2026 recipient of the Denis Browne Gold Medal by the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to paediatric surgery. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nds-pro...

Dr Ágata Carreira, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in NDS, has been awarded a two-year Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship by the European Commission to develop her line of research on prostate cancer. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/agata-c...

A publication from the Translational Research and Immunology Group at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) has received the Paper of the Quarter Award from the German Society for Gene Therapy (DG-GT). Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/nature-... @triglab-oxford.bsky.social

A research study by Oxford neurosurgeons and engineers is trialling whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) – delivering an electrical pulse into affected areas of the brain – can help to relieve central post-stroke pain (CPSP). Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/study-t...

The Oxford Climate Research Network’s Strategic Horizons in Climate x Health Research forum brings together researchers, clinicians, policy leaders, funders, and partners to strengthen Oxford’s role in the evolving climate and health landscape. Register➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/events/strat...

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran discusses 'Is there a role for surgery in advanced prostate cancer?' Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/FgoCZ6DqOQk

A new state-of-the-art high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) machine has been installed at the Churchill Hospital, giving Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) cancer patients access to the latest in this innovative technology. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/treatme... @ouhospitals.bsky.social

It is the start of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek and we have spoken to our Communications Apprentice Ben Alexander to hear about his experience as an apprentice at the University of Oxford. Here's what he had to say ⬇️

NDS, in partnership with BAPS and COSECSA, delivered the 2025 Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course - an intensive hands‑on workshop supporting the next generation of paediatric surgeons across East, Central, and Southern Africa. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/ba...

A new clinical study has launched to investigate whether insulin levels influence how women with the most common type of breast cancer respond to treatment. Read more ➡️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/new-cli... @situ-oxford.bsky.social