Tag Archives: Oxford University

Oxford University researcher warns that stricter law enforcement to tackle trade in endangered wildlife can create unexpected outcomes

Western conservation groups are seeking stricter law enforcement to tackle a trade in endangered wildlife, but an Oxford University researcher warns that this is not a ‘silver bullet’ solution and highlights the case of the Bali Starling in an article … Read the full press release

Oxford University study shows first time fathers who want to be more involved with their newborn children need more support

Fathers who want to be more involved with their newborn children feel held back by lack of support from health staff, government and society, a study by Oxford University researchers has shown. The team also identified other issues such as … Read the full press release

Oxford University Professor Danny Dorling findings reveal house prices in Oxford during 2014 even out-paced London once the average income is also taken into account

OXFORD, 2-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Average house prices in the South East, and especially London, rose even faster during 2014 (January to December) than in the same period of 2013, says new research by Professor Danny Dorling of Oxford University. … Read the full press release

Oxford University study in Sweden finds depression is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of committing violent crime

OXFORD, 2-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A diagnosis of depression is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of committing violent crime, compared to the general population, according to a new study based on nearly 50,000 people in Sweden diagnosed … Read the full press release

Oxford University student discovers new letters by William Morris

OXFORD, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — New letters by William Morris have been found by an Oxford University student on an internship at Kelmscott Manor, the country home of the writer and designer. Thomas Wilson, a history undergraduate, made the discovery … Read the full press release

Global study involving Oxford University finds diverse grasslands weakened when the plots were artificially fertilised

Oxford, UK, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Fertilisation of grasslands significantly reduces their ability to cope with changing conditions even when they contain a diverse mix of plants, finds a global study involving Oxford University. The research, published this week in Nature, … Read the full press release

Oxford University Rob Fender participated in international collaboration that identified the youngest pair of stars to emerge from supernova

Oxford, UK, 09-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The youngest pair of stars to emerge from a supernova, dancing around each other as the neutron star cannibalises its partner, has been identified by an international collaboration involving Professor Rob Fender of Oxford University. The … Read the full press release

Scientific study finds environment can impact taste and flavour of whisky

Change the room; change the taste of your whisky  Research results prove environment enhances taste and flavour.  London, UK, 10-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20% according to the … Read the full press release

Oxford University study suggests faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety, a study by Oxford University psychologists suggests.The researchers argue that a ‘belief in science’ may help non-religious people … Read the full press release