Case studies

A 5-week project for KS4 students to build their knowledge of Biology using the context of the Olympics

We study and exploit molecules, cells and organisms to advance knowledge and deliver products and solutions with medical, industrial and agricultural impact

Take a look at the universe with our Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy, Carole Mundell.

Dr Janet Scott, who is leading a transatlantic project to tackle effective recycling of polymers, shares her passion for science with us.

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry have refuted well-believed guidelines about beryllium, opening the possibility for future innovation.

Maike Klein hopes to make a difference to the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.    

Our students win the Ted Happold Award 2023 with their innovative design of a new Oxford college that addresses socio-economic disparities.

Combining her experience as a software engineer with a master’s in international development at Bath, Lara is now analysing data for the Red Cross.

Samantha North talks about moving from being a writer living abroad to doing her PhD in our Information, Decisions and Operations Division.

Chemical engineering graduate, Jack Jones, has developed an innovative toilet design and waste recycling process to improve living conditions at Kakuma.