Oxford Global Surgery Short Course

Applications are open for the Oxford Global Surgery Short Course from 21 to 25 September 2026. An intensive five-day course, in person, in Oxford, suitable for those in all disciplines interested in global surgery, anaesthesia and obstetrics.

Oxford Open Grand Rounds - Monday 11 May

Register now to join Oxford Open Grand Round, 'The quality improvement impact gap: Where we go from here' on Monday 11 May, 6.30pm via Zoom. The session will explore what quality improvement (QI) means today, ROI, key barriers to impact, and how QI can become a core capability.

Terumo completes acquisition of OrganOx for a record $1.5bn

OrganOx, a pioneering Oxford University spinout transforming kidney and liver transplantation, has been fully acquired by Terumo Corporation, a global medical technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, for US$1.5 billion, marking the largest exit in Oxford University’s spinout portfolio to date and the first in excess of £1bn.

Welcome

Our mission is to lead discovery, innovation and education in surgical sciences.

Research

Our 30 research groups, based around 18 research themes, work together under a common goal of education and surgical intervention.

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Teaching

We offer opportunities for research training for clinical and non-clinical graduates and host two taught master's courses. We are also responsible for delivering the surgical training to Medical School undergraduates.

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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.

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News

Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran with the Da Vinci robot

£3 million Department of Health and Social Care grant to fund landmark prostate cancer surgery trial

1 April 2026

Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran, from the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), has been awarded a £3 million grant from the Department of Health and Social Care to lead a major new clinical trial that could transform the global treatment of early, lethal prostate cancer.

Professor Rutger Ploeg receives BTS Lifetime Achievement Award

30 March 2026

Professor Rutger Ploeg ,who set up the Transplant Research Group Laboratory in NDS and founded the QUOD UK biobank in donation and transplantation, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to transplantation at the British Transplantation Society (BTS) Annual Congress.

Young boy practising taking a biopsy on an apple.

QUOD biobank showcased at Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar

30 March 2026

The Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) team was delighted to take part in the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar 2026 for the very first time. It was an impressive event, with an estimated 10,000 attendees, and the day brought together families from across Oxfordshire for an educational day exploring science.

Professor Irene Tracey, Professor Regent Lee, Dr Alan Dangour, Dr SanYuMay Tun and Professor Helen Johnson addressing the audience in the lecture theatre at Oxford Martin School.

Oxford convenes cross-sector forum to advance climate and health research

25 March 2026

A forum bringing together leading voices in climate and health was held at the Oxford Martin School on Tuesday 17 March 2026, connecting researchers, clinicians and funders to map Oxford’s strengths and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

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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.

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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.

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