From Oxford to South Africa: A global effort to strengthen paediatric surgery
Professor Kokila Lakhoo was recently invited by Dr Elliot Motloung to visit Sefako Makghato University (SMU) in the North West Province of South Africa. The purpose of this visit was to develop neonatal skills and to discuss and support the development of paediatric surgery within the province.
Running the London Marathon in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK
Keaton Jones, NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer, tells us why he is running the London Marathon on Sunday 27 April in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Our activities at the COSECSA conference in Zimbabwe
Professor Kokila Lakhoo reports on her research group's attendance at the 2024 College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Conference in Zimbabwe. As well as joining a team of examiners, members from the Oxford University Global Surgery Group ran the BAPS HG neonatal skills course, a research seminar, and a point of care ultrasound course during their trip from 29 November to 8 December 2024.
My half marathon challenge to help support those living with dementia
Zoe Uttley, Executive Officer to the Director of SITU NDS and SITU NDS Coordinator, is preparing to run the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday 13 October 2024 in support of Alzheimer's Society. Read her story.
Running for CRIS Cancer Foundation
NDS researcher Dimitrios Doultsinos is preparing to run the Athens Authentic Marathon and the Royal Parks Half in support of CRIS Cancer Foundation.
Developing myself through an HR apprenticeship
HR Officer Claire Wheeler, who is completing an HR apprenticeship at NDS, has been featured in the Abingdon & Witney College Apprenticeship Newsletter. Read her interview below.
Joanna Hester shares her 'Collaboration in Action' story
21 June 2024
Joanna Hester is an Associate Professor at NDS. In her collaboration story, Joanna shares her motivations and experiences in collaborating with various industry partners, starting from her post-doctoral days participating in EU-funded projects to her current role as a Principal Investigator.
The ethical impacts of international medical electives on local students and patient care
16 February 2024
Magdalena Chmura, a former Student Rep of Oxford University Global Surgery Group and current Foundation Year doctor shares a paper recently published with Dr Shobhana Nagraj.
Supporting exams and training in Ethiopia
Professor Kokila Lakhoo was recently invited to the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) as an external examiner for the Paediatric Surgery Fellowship Exams. In addition to the exams contribution, Professor Lakhoo and colleagues ran the BAPS HG neonatal skills course and a research seminar for beginners and advance participants. Read the full report below.
Our contribution to the Francophone Africa meeting in Cameroon
Professor Kokila Lakhoo reports on the Francophone Africa meeting in Cameroon from 25 to 30 November 2023, which was represented by 10 central African countries. As well as giving a keynote speech and various talks, Professor Lakhoo and colleagues ran the BAPS HG neonatal skills course, Oxford Global Surgery research seminar and a BAPS-Oxford laparoscopic course.
Children’s Surgical Course for regional hospitals in Tanzania
Professor Kokila Lakhoo reports on her latest visit to Tanzania, the first country in Africa chosen by Oxford University Global Surgery Group to host its new Children's Surgical Course.
Pulling in one direction to fundraise for the Oxford Pancreatic and Liver (OPAL) fund
Last month, a team of cyclists that included two members of NDS (Mr Alex Gordon-Weeks and Martin Pirkl) cycled coast to coast of England to raise funds for OPAL. Here, Martin tells us more.
Support Dimitrios as he runs not one, but two charity races to help beat cancer
27 September 2023
NDS researcher Dimitrios Doultsinos is getting set to run a half marathon and a full marathon this autumn for the CRIS Cancer Foundation.
Getting race fit to support cancer research
Research Nurse Katherine (Katy) Gordon-Quayle is raising funds for Cancer Trials Ireland and the OPAL (Oxford Pancreatic and Liver) Fund by riding in a charity horse race on Pat Smullen Race Day at the Curragh in Ireland. Here she explains why she is undertaking such a momentous challenge.
The NDS work experience - where 5.30am wake ups are worth your time!
28 July 2023
In this guest blog, Lison Lafarge from Buckinghamshire reflects on her experience of the 2023 NDS Work Experience Programme.
NDS Work Experience Programme: My reflections on an interesting and transformative week
24 July 2023
Hello! My name is Bakhtawar and I’m from the vibrant city of Glasgow in Scotland. I am excited to share my reflections on the experience I had.
Let’s Dive In – How many organs can you live without?
13 June 2023
Listen to the latest episode of kid’s science podcast, ‘Let’s Dive In!’, as Dr Hannah McGivern from NDS joins Phil Smyth and Julie Gould to answer important questions about organs.
Women as a driver to address gaps in the global surgical workforce
5 April 2023
Isabella Busa, a medical student at the University of Oxford, shares her recently published article written with Dr Shobhana Nagraj as part of the Global Surgery Special Study Theme.
Marathon challenge for Prostate Cancer UK
1 February 2023
Runners of all abilities started 2023 by challenging themselves to run 26.2 miles across January to fundraise for Prostate Cancer UK as part of the charity’s Run the Month: Marathon Edition.
Staff Census: We need you!
7 November 2022
All Medical Sciences staff are invited to log into HR self-service and ensure their contact, diversity background and disability details are up to date. Between 6% and 27% of staff in the Division are missing their diversity data which makes it difficult to complete statutory reporting, understand or track our population changes and to plan actions around staff diversity and equality – make sure your data is complete today!