NEW: As world leaders meet at #COP30, Oxford research reveals which countries are turning climate promises into action and which aren’t. 🌍 The Climate Policy Monitor gives the clearest picture yet of how national laws stack up against global climate goals. 🧵 [1/10]

The insights of Durham's @ecromanis.bsky.social have featured in The Guardian, in a piece which explores partial ectogestation. As a leading researcher in reproduction and the law, Chloe’s work continues to shape vital conversations around reproductive regulation. Read more: bit.ly/4nU0ypi

Listen to our Director of Strategy Sarah Stevens speaking to @politicshome.bsky.social and higher education colleagues on the challenges facing university finances 👇

Have a look at some of the work our members are doing around access and participation here 👇 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy-and-r...

We’re pleased that our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler has been appointed to the Higher Education Access and Participation Task and Finish Group. It will develop proposals to help more students from disadvantaged backgrounds access HE. Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/g...

Ever wondered why we sometimes see colours that aren’t actually there? It’s a phenomenon called ‘colour afterimages’ – and our psychologist Dr Christoph Witzel has found, for the first time, the missing link that explains why we see them. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0quZBG

Our experts have led a new study which has revealed that women in Northern Ireland who have experienced multiple miscarriages, have feelings of isolation and guilt, stemming from social stigma and inadequate support. You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/yEIF50XmqhT

Almost two years of seaweed study by @grockesibl.bsky.social from @durhamearthsci.bsky.social has prompted further investigation of water quality at #Scarborough www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

We're thrilled to be working alongside teams from several universities on a new project aiming to revolutionise implantable medical devices with transformative technology that harnesses power from glucose in the body. 🔬 Find out more here. ⬇ https://bit.ly/4otACls #WeAreNCL

As part of #NationalEngineeringDay, we're highlighting the engineers behind our nC2 consultancy who are celebrating 10 years of success 🌟 A specialist team in material sciences, they work from the University’s labs to stress-test and improve safety components. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/0Si0mb

World-first experiment: Scientists led by Oxford have created tiny plasma ‘fireballs’ at CERN to help explain how powerful jets from distant galaxies stay stable. The discovery could reveal new clues about the Universe’s hidden magnetic fields and missing gamma rays ⬇️

The Healikick project is developing next generation bone graft materials to repair non-healing broken bones. The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures. glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick

As Brazil prepares to welcome global leaders for COP30, research led by Prof Joao Porto de Albequerque @uofgussp.bsky.social is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in the country’s favela urban communities. More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW

'Do we need humanities graduates to deliver the industrial strategy?' bit.ly/4oHCWEQ New @russellgroup.bsky.social research highlights how many humanities graduates take up careers in the government's priority sectors, as set out in the recent White Paper #Skystorians 1/2

Deal done 🤝 OrganOx, an Oxford spinout transforming organ transplantation, has been acquired by Japan’s Terumo Corporation for US$1.5bn – Oxford’s largest spinout exit to date, and its first over £1bn. The acquisition agreement was announced in August 2025. Read more ⬇️

What does half a million tweets reveal about an invasive species? 📱 A study analysing over 500,000 tweets has found public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants. 🌿 More more here. ⬇ https://bit.ly/4hBIa2M #WeAreNCL

Teen social hierarchies aren’t just playground politics – they can shape mental health and may even be linked to self-harm. Understanding these networks could help us better support young people. Read more from Holly Crudgington ⬇️

Our policy manager Charlotte Hallahan has a piece on the importance of the humanities in relation to the Industrial Strategy in @timeshighered.bsky.social and our accompanying briefing is now live 👇https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/policy-briefings/skills-uks-growth-sectors

🗣️Our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler writes for @hepi-news.bsky.social on what the post-16 education white paper could mean for R&D: "alongside the focus on FE there was plenty of recognition for postgraduate skills & the UK’s world-leading research base." www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/30/w...

(1/3) Every year, more than 12 million people worldwide experience a stroke. On World Stroke Day (29 October), we’re highlighting research that’s offering new hope for recovery.

All 24 Russell Group universities are on Research England's recently-updated best practice adoption list for spinouts - demonstrating support for research commercialisation through more transparent spinout deals, entrepreneurship training and more. Read more ➡️ www.ukri.org/publications...

✍ Director of Strategy Sarah Stevens writes for @resprofnews.bsky.social on how the recent Post-16 Education and Skills white paper can be put into practice when it comes to specialisation, post-16 options and meeting industrial strategy aims. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v... (£)

The @uofgasbs.bsky.social has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch a bold new concept in sustainable fashion, in the heart of Glasgow.   Worthwhile Wardrobe offers a more conscious and fun way to shop.   More: gla.ac/42FKIGU

“AI is reshaping society, and building an AI-positive culture is central to the future of higher education.”     In his @wonkhe.bsky.social article, Professor Alastair Robertson, interim director of Queen Mary Academy, highlights the need for universities to embrace AI literacy.

Our Autumn Budget submission outlines the mounting financial pressures on the sector - including the proposed international fee levy - and the potential of universities to contribute more to economic growth. Read our letter to the Chancellor in full here: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/submiss...

🔊 Our Director of Strategy Sarah Stevens is a guest on the @wonkhe.bsky.social podcast this week: wonkhe.com/blogs/podcas... The discussion covers university participation and funding in Wales, quality and outcomes on franchised provision, and the health of the graduate job market.

"If you’ve learned how to think, critically and creatively, then universities have done their job." Author Francesca Simon, who studied Old and Middle English at @ox.ac.uk, writes for @theguardian.com about the value of studying arts and humanities subjects 👇

Our researchers have received over £1m from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment. They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg @wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social

NEW: The Life and Mind Building is now open 🎉 Home to @biology.ox.ac.uk, @oxexppsy.bsky.social and @ineosoxford.bsky.social, the building will bring together 1,400+ researchers and students to tackle global challenges – from mental health to climate change. [1/7]

Beginning this weekend, the @ukri.org ESRC Festival of Social Sciences sees free events taking place across the country - many hosted by Russell Group universities. This year's theme explores how technology is changing our world of work. Browse the programme here ➡️ festivalofsocialscience.com

[1/2] A new report shows that in 2024, university spinouts generated an unprecedented level of investment - with two spinouts from @ucl.ac.uk and @cam.ac.uk respectively driving almost a quarter of the total £3.4bn investment.

On @scotsman.com today - research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgengineering.bsky.social could slash the amount of electronic waste we create, by developing dissolvable circuit boards using natural, plant-based materials. www.scotsman.com/business/sco...

Researchers from @smithschool.ox.ac.uk and the University of Pennsylvania have carried out the most comprehensive review of carbon offsetting yet - finding the practice largely ineffective and plagued by ‘intractable’ problems. Read more ⬇️ #OxfordClimate

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we sat down with alumna Lily Felton to discuss her upcoming book which gives readers the tools they need to navigate anxiety with confidence and clarity. 👀 Read our interview with Lily 👇 http://ncl.ac.uk/alumni/news/item/outsmarting-anxiety #WeAreNCL

The ‘Sword Dragon of Dorset' 🗡️🐉 A skeleton found on the UK's Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new species of ichthyosaur - a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the ancient oceans. Credit: Dr Dean Lomax (@deanrlomax.bsky.social). #jurassic #oldearth #prehistoric

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay This year’s theme - “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies” reminds us how vital it is to have support available in difficult times.

For the first time, scientists from @cam.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk @crick.ac.uk and @polymtl.bsky.social have seen the tiny protein clusters thought to 'trigger' Parkinson’s disease. 🧠Using a new imaging technique, this could reveal how the disease spreads – and how to treat it.

Dr David Burke's research into pathogen and viruses is driving pandemic preparedness and targeted vaccines. He uses cutting-edge technology to reveal how genetics shape the structure and function of protein, essential in devising new treatments. www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-davi... #ScienceAtKings

The first global standard to measure outcomes in dengue fever treatment trials has been announced. Co-led by @kingsnmpc.bsky.social, it could improve the quality of clinical trials & inform future policy decisions -hopefully accelerating the discovery of treatments. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-glo...

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 This year’s theme - “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies” reminds us how vital it is to have support available in difficult times. Find out more about our mental health support: www.qmul.ac.uk/student-expe... #WMHD2025

🌍 | Natural hydrogen, long overlooked as a viable energy resource, is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in sustainable energy. Discover how Oxford research is positioned firmly at the forefront of this global pursuit. ⬇️ @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social | #OxfordClimate

Terminally ill Scots will benefit from strengthened housing protections, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill. The @uofgdumfries.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social ‘Dying in the Margins’ study was central to informing these amendments. Read more: gla.ac/46Rpabq

Fantastic to see many of our universities celebrating higher education as one of the UK’s greatest exports and meeting with Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi as part of the trade mission in Mumbai today.

For the first time, Cambridge scientists have seen the tiny protein clusters thought to 'trigger' #Parkinsons disease 🧠 Using a new imaging technique, this could reveal how the disease spreads – and how to treat it. New #research from @chemistrycambridge.bsky.social#Parkinsons#researchttps://bit.ly/42XlJyS 🧪

A pioneering company that creates healthy,sustainable food is helping to tackle the challenge of obesity.MicroLub,a spinout from @universityofleeds.bsky.social has developed protein-based molecular sponges called microgels.Read about their amazing work here www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/leeds...

Our researchers have carried out the most complete study of Egypt’s Karnak temple, one of the ancient world’s largest temple complexes. It reveals new evidence on the age of the temple, its landscape, and tantalising links to ancient Egyptian mythology. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ceqvwv4rpq

Our researchers are working with affrichighlands.bsky.social to track red deer 🦌 in the Scottish Highlands to understand their movements and impact on the landscape. 📺Watch the latest episode of BBC Scotland’s Landward to find out more. brnw.ch/21wWk1s @ps-wildlife-res.bsky.social

Our climate experts have discovered that climate change is supercharging Europe’s biggest hail. Study findings revealed that global warming may lead to less frequent but bigger and more devastating hail storms. 🌩 Find out more here. ⬇ https://bit.ly/42ZuPuZ #WeAreNCL

Now open at @scigallerylon.bsky.social, Quantum Untangled fuses art, science and extraordinary interdisciplinary research together to consider big quantum questions and reveal the power quantum possesses to transform our futures 🗓️: 8 October 2025 - 28 February 2026 🔗: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/quantum...