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Apply for the PGCert in Patient Safety
The Postgraduate Certificate in Patient Safety is a new part-time course for healthcare professionals. It brings together experts in human factors, quality improvement, leadership and education to deliver an exciting series of modules to support the current safety challenges in our healthcare settings.
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Professor Freddie Hamdy wins EAU Willy Gregoir Medal
During the 34th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology (EAU), the Head of NDS, Professor Freddie Hamdy, was awarded the prestigious Willy Gregoir Medal - the highest recognition conferred by the Association.
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Apply for postgraduate research programmes in Surgical Sciences
Applications are open for the DPhil in Surgical Sciences and the MSc (by Research) in Surgical Sciences.
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Global Surgery Course
Do you want to contribute to the provision of high quality surgical care globally, particularly in low and middle income countries? Join our five-day intensive course with the University's Continuing Education department.
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NDS professor receives Britain's highest neurosurgery honour
Professor Tipu Aziz has been awarded the Medal of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons for his lifetime achievement in neurosurgery.
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Our 22 research groups, based around 18 research themes, work together under a common goal of education and surgical intervention.
Teaching
We offer opportunities for research training for clinical and non-clinical graduates, and are responsible for delivering the surgical training to Medical School undergraduates.
Engagement
We aim to showcase our research, inspire the younger generation, engage with the local community and raise debate on the impact of science on society.
News
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Science Day fun at local Oxfordshire primary school
2 April 2019
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Professor Freddie Hamdy wins EAU Willy Gregoir Medal
22 March 2019
Surgical Grand Rounds
The Surgical Grand Rounds are the key educational meetings for consultants, juniors and medical students. Presentations revolve around clinical cases and are followed by lively, educational discussion.
Resources for Researchers
Explore our collection of resources useful to researchers in all parts of the research process, from experimental techniques to publication and review.
Latest publications
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Emerging Cellular Therapies: T Cells and Beyond.
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Todryk S. et al, (2019), Cells, 8
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Deep brain stimulation of chronic cluster headaches: Posterior hypothalamus, ventral tegmentum and beyond.
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Nowacki A. et al, (2019), Cephalalgia
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Hemodynamic Differences Between Recurrent and Nonrecurrent Intracranial Aneurysms: Fluid Dynamics Simulations Based on MR Angiography.
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Schönfeld MH. et al, (2019), J Neuroimaging
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Investigation of urinary storage symptoms in Parkinson's disease utilizing structural MRI techniques.
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Roy HA. et al, (2019), Neurourol Urodyn
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Preclinical development of an oral anti-Wolbachia macrolide drug for the treatment of lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis.
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Taylor MJ. et al, (2019), Sci Transl Med, 11
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Recovery of Consciousness in Minimally Conscious Patients After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review.
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Rezaei Haddad A. et al, (2019), Neuromodulation
Founded in 1937
Over 170 staff, students and academic visitors
Women in Science
We are making positive changes to the way we support staff, including women scientists, in the department.
Supporting Our Staff
We actively promote the provision of a family friendly working environment, equal opportunities and career development.
Study With Us
Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
Contact us
The Department's administration team is located in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington, Oxford.
Videos
Watch some of our researchers presenting their work.