Today is #WorldPhotographyDay! 📷📸

To celebrate, wander through Oxford with us as we go through some old and more recent photos of the city and the University ⬇️ 📍Magdalen Bridge

#WorldPhotographyDay

NEW: Malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford receives regulatory clearance for use in Ghana 🇬🇭.

The vaccine will be manufactured by @SerumInstIndia using @Novavax's adjuvant technology.

Today marks the vaccine's first regulatory clearance for use in any country. The vaccine has been approved for use in children aged 5 to 36 months, the age group at highest risk of death from malaria.

It is hoped that this first crucial step will enable the vaccine to help Ghanaian and African children to effectively combat malaria.

Oxford researchers spent the start of 2023 on the island of Príncipe, off the coast of West Africa, researching the island’s environmental history, and human-environment interactions throughout the island.

Here's some of the amazing things they saw 🧵⬇

📷 | @PrincipeProject São Tomé and Príncipe have never been connected to mainland Africa; their relative isolation has allowed the evolution of species that aren’t found anywhere else.

These species remain relatively understudied – especially the smaller island of Príncipe.

New study identifies key success factors for large carnivore rewilding efforts.

The results could support global rewilding efforts, from lynx reintroductions in the UK to efforts to restore logged tropical forests.

More info ⬇️ [1/11]
ox.ac.uk/news/2023-02-1… Researchers from @WildCRU_Ox and @oxfordgeography analysed data from almost 300 animal relocations between 2007 and 2021.

These spanned 22 countries in five continents and involved 18 different carnivore species, including bears, hyaenas, big cats, and wild dogs.

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Building on support given to families in Ukraine & Pakistan, experts have created interventions for parents/caregivers in #Turkey & #Syria to help protect children in a crisis.

Find out more and access resources in Turkish, Arabic & English ⬇
oxford.shorthandstories.com/parental-and-m…

🧵 [1/17] Researchers from @DSPI_Oxford have worked with organisations including the @WHO, @UNICEF and @Refugees to create the series which contains easy-to-understand evidence-based information for families affected by the devastating earthquake. ⬇
ox.ac.uk/news/2023-02-1…

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Today is #NationalTriviaDay!

In honour of the occasion, we're sharing some random facts about the University of Oxford.

🧵⬇️ [1/21] The University of Oxford is nearly 700 years older than the United States.

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THREAD: Seven ways to improve your memory 💭

With many returning to school and work in the coming days, here are some tips to sharpen your memory by Bernhard Staresina (@Bstaresina)

🧵⬇️ 1. Don't cram all the information all at once

Distributed learning is better than cramming. Learning in small chunks gives your brain time to process the information.

NEW: @oxwell_study finds that many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing.

Researchers surveyed 12,000 secondary school-aged students (12-18 years).

Key findings 🧵⬇️ [1/5] @oxwell_study The study identified different profiles of adolescents who:

🎮 Game for longer periods of time based on their psychological wellbeing,
🎮 How much time they spent playing games on different electronic devices
🎮 How much control they have over their gaming behaviours.

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NEW: Oxford mathematical model predicts route to the men's @FIFAWorldCup ⚽️🏆

The model - created by @OxUniMaths' @JoshuaABull - forecasts:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England to lose in the quarter-final
🇦🇷 Argentina vs Brazil in the semi-final
🇧🇷 Brazil to beat Belgium in the final

#WorldCup The model simulated the group stages one million times and took the most common outcomes.

The algorithm then simulated each knockout game 100,000 times.

#WorldCup

For various reasons, from health concerns to animal welfare and climate change, increasing numbers of people are opting for a plant-based diet.🌱

The question is, are plant only diets good for you in the long-term? @Oxford_NDPH explores...🧵⬇

#WorldVeganDay [1/10] CORONARY HEART DISEASE | Research from @Oxford_NDPH has found strong evidence that vegetarian and vegan diets have a protective effect against coronary heart disease (CHD). 🩺

Read more ⬇🧵[2/10] #WorldVeganDay
ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/vegetaria…

With over 900 years of history, there have been many Oxford ghost stories over the centuries. 👻

From headless archbishops to thwarted kings, there are many tales to talk about... here are some of our favourites 👀

#Halloween2022 🧵⬇ Have you heard the story of Archbishop Laud @StJohnsOx?

Laud was executed for treason due to strict religious reforms. He is buried in the chapel and the legend is that he can be heard walking around the library, making a thumping sound as he kicks his head along the corridor!

An Oxford study analysed the environmental impact of 57,000 food products in the UK and Ireland.

Researchers found that plant-based foods often have the lowest environmental impact.

For #WorldFoodDay, we've compared the impact of some of these foods.

🧵⬇️ [1/10] We will be going through different types of food ranging from breakfast items, snacks, meals and drinks.

Did you know? Food emits 30% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.

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NEW: An Oxford study estimating the environmental impact of 57,000 food products in the UK and Ireland has been published.

Researchers found that plant-based foods have the lowest environmental impacts and more nutritious foods are often more sustainable.

🧵⬇️ The paper compares the environmental impacts of meat and meat alternative products, such as plant-based sausages or burgers, and finds many meat alternatives had a fifth to less than a tenth of the environmental impact of meat-based equivalents.

THREAD: Heatwaves can be problematic for those with mental health conditions.

They can present a range of challenges for people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and more.

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#Heatwave2022 Heatwaves have been linked to a rise in depressive symptoms in people with Major Depressive Disorder, and a rise in anxiety symptoms in those with Generalised Anxiety Disorder – a condition where people feel anxious much of the time.

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NEW RESEARCH: A major study has found an association between dairy consumption and an increased risk of cancer in Chinese adults.

The research discovered higher risks of liver cancer and female breast cancer.

Key findings ⬇️ 1. Overall, around a fifth (20%) of participants consumed dairy products regularly (primarily milk), 11% consumed dairy products monthly, and 69% were non-consumers.
ox.ac.uk/news/2022-05-0…

RESEARCH: Oxford scientists have identified the gene responsible for doubling the risk of respiratory failure from #COVID19.

The higher-risk version of the gene, LZTFL1, is found in 60% of people with South Asian ancestry, compared to 15% of those with European ancestry.

⬇️ The researchers believe the gene could partly explain the excess deaths seen in some UK communities and the impact of #COVID19 in the Indian subcontinent.
ox.ac.uk/news/2021-11-0…

Why would one of the world's smallest, softest creatures have legs? 🤔

Meet the Tardigrade.

Also known as water bears or moss piglets, these segmented micro-animals are just 0.5 mm long when fully grown.

THREAD ⬇️ Some species of Tardigrade are able to survive for up to 30 years without food or water and endure temperature extremes of up to 150 degrees Celsius.

This makes them one of the toughest species on the planet. 💪

NEW STUDY: Oxford research confirms a significant proportion of people, of all ages, can experience at least one long-#COVID symptom in the six months after infection.

The most common issues were breathing problems, abdominal symptoms, fatigue, pain and anxiety/depression. 37% of people had at least one long-COVID symptom diagnosed in the 3 to 6 month period after COVID-19 infection.

The same symptoms occur in people recovering from influenza but were 1.5x more common after #COVID19.

ox.ac.uk/news/2021-09-2…

Today is #WorldTourismDay and we want to celebrate the wonderful things you can visit in Oxford!

Here you can find out more about visiting our historic colleges and beautiful grounds.
➡️ bit.ly/3AGKKOG

Remember to check availability/restrictions before you travel! The @AshmoleanMuseum is the place to experience world famous collections of art and archaeology.

Its current exhibition Tokyo: Art & Photography celebrates the city's vibrant culture

Be sure to book your tickets in advance.
➡️ bit.ly/3ua8Ey0

#WorldTourismDay

NEW OXFORD STUDY: The #COVID19 pandemic triggered life expectancy losses not seen since World War II, according to @OxfordDemSci.

27 of the 29 countries analysed saw reductions in life expectancy in 2020.

Find out more ⬇️ The research team assembled an unprecedented dataset on mortality from 29 countries, spanning most of Europe, the US and Chile – countries for which official death registrations for 2020 had been published.

ox.ac.uk/news/2021-09-2…

Today marks an important milestone in the fight against #COVID19. Interim data show the #OxfordVaccine is 70.4% effective, & tests on two dose regimens show that it could be 90%, moving us one step closer to supplying it at low cost around the world>> bit.ly/oxford-vaccine… In partnership with @AstraZeneca, we’re hoping to supply 3 billion doses of the vaccine and make it available to people around the world by the end of next year. The #OxfordVaccine can be stored at fridge temp & deployed quickly using existing infrastructure.