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Sadly, NDS has to report that Alan Ting, who was one of a number of outstanding scientists in the department in the past, died suddenly in April 2017. Sir Peter John Morris has written his obituary.
NDS project awarded Public Engagement Seed Funding 2020-21
Awards and appointments Public engagement
3 February 2021
Seven projects from the Medical Sciences Division, including a project from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, have received funding in the 2020-21 round of the Public Engagement with Research Seed Fund for innovative projects to engage the public with medical research.
Brilliant bodies, marvellous medicine - NDS at IF Oxford
Public engagement Research
8 October 2020
IF Oxford returns as a digital science and ideas festival with 100 online events from 1 to 31 October 2020 and the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to be taking part.
Researchers obtain public feedback on use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in pathology
Public engagement
14 August 2020
On Thursday 30 July, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted a virtual Patient and Public Information (PPI) event to seek the views of nine participants on the proposed use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in pathology.
NDS work experience goes virtual
Coronavirus COVID-19 Department Public engagement
23 July 2020
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) during lockdown launched a brand-new virtual work experience programme for students interested in pursuing a career in science and medicine.
Engaging with tomorrow's future scientists and surgeons at Swindon's Science Festival
Public engagement Research Women
27 February 2020
On Saturday 22 February, a team from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) enjoyed a day engaging with some of tomorrow's future scientists and surgeons at Swindon's first science festival.
NDS research fellow offers advice at local sixth form careers evening
Public engagement
9 December 2019
Dr Dimitrios Doultsinos, Prostate Cancer Research Associate at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), recently took part in a sixth form careers evening at Abingdon School.
Stimulating young minds at IF Oxford
Department Public engagement Research Women
31 October 2019
During this year's IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival, a NDS team of outreach volunteers spent a fun weekend stimulating young minds with a range of family-friendly activities.
Engaging with scientists and surgeons of the future at Cheltenham Science Festival
Public engagement Research
18 June 2019
On Wednesday 5 June, a team from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) spent a fantastic day sharing and learning with some energetic scientists and surgeons of the future at the Cheltenham Science Festival.
Science Day fun at local Oxfordshire primary school
Public engagement Women
2 April 2019
During British Science Week, members of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences’ Outreach Working Group ran a fun and educational science session in an Oxfordshire primary school.
NDS at IF Oxford
Public engagement Research
24 October 2018
Over two fun packed science weekends, NDS staff and students talked about and demonstrated some of the department's exciting and cutting edge research to audiences of all ages at IF Oxford.
Explore our research at IF Oxford
Department Public engagement Research
9 October 2018
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) is delighted to be taking part in Oxford's science and ideas festival this month.
Two countries, seven teaching centres, 550 miles: Miss Katherine Hurst gears up for first ever RCSEd cycling symposium across Britain
Innovation Public engagement Women
9 August 2018
A dozen surgeons and surgeons-in-training, including NDS DPhil student Miss Katherine Hurst, will soon take to the road for the first ever Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Travelling Surgical Symposium.
Celebrating research at Curiosity Carnival
Public engagement Research Women
5 October 2017
On Friday 29 September, NDS took part in a festival of curiosity exploring the world of research across the University of Oxford's museums, libraries and gardens.
Oxford scientists present skeleton session at Hay Festival 2017
Public engagement Research Women
7 June 2017
Last week, Drs Emma Morris and James Edwards were invited to take part in the popular Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye.
University of Oxford launches the Public Engagement with Research Strategic Plan
Public engagement Research
14 December 2016
The University of Oxford launched its first Public Engagement with Research Strategic Plan to an audience of over 100 staff at a reception at the Pitt Rivers Museum on 12 December 2016.
Research open day held to celebrate World Diabetes Day
Public engagement Research Women
30 November 2016
To mark World Diabetes Day, patients and members of the public were invited to learn more at an open day about the condition at the Churchill Hospital.
Science session inspires young minds
Public engagement Research Women
2 November 2016
Several members of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences’ Outreach Working Group have run their second ‘Science Outreach’ session in an Oxfordshire primary school.
NDS researcher is first recipient of public engagement award
Public engagement Research Women
26 September 2016
Dr Emma Morris has been named as the first ever recipient of the annual Neil Mackenzie Public Engagement Award by the Bone Research Society (BRS).
Drawing competition winners announced
Public engagement
25 July 2016
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences recently announced the winners of its drawing competition for Year 6 pupils from local primary schools in Headington, Oxford.
Get hands-on at Oxfordshire Science Festival
Department Public engagement Research
8 June 2016
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is delighted to be taking part in the Oxfordshire Science Festival this month.