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Oxford University's work on precision cancer medicine has received a significant boost after Cancer Research UK announced that it would give the existing Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre Major Centre status and increase funding for research in the city.
Mr Tony Jefferis, Senior Teaching Fellow, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Oxford University
27 August 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sad passing of Mr Tony Jefferis. Tony has been a very important part of Oxford education and in particular surgical education for over two decades.
Translating curiosity into careers: NDS Work Experience Programme 2025
21 August 2025
In July, we welcomed fourteen students to our NDS Work Experience Programme, all eager to pursue careers in medicine and medical research.
NDS hosts third annual Student Symposium highlighting research excellence
17 July 2025
On Wednesday 3 July, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted its third annual NDS Student Symposium at the Richard Doll Building on Oxford's Old Road Campus.
Reflecting on another memorable NDS Away Day
28 May 2025
On Thursday 8 May, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) successfully held another memorable Away Day at St Catherine’s College in Oxford.
New Professor of Transplantation appointed
22 April 2025
Fadi Issa has been appointed as our new Professor of Transplantation at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), following an internationally competitive appointment process. He will take up the role in May 2025.
QUOD Innovation Competition 2025
28 February 2025
The Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) initiative at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the first QUOD Innovation Competition, which is open to research scientists, clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals wishing to make use of QUOD biobank samples.
Sheraz Markar selected as International Guest Scholar by American College of Surgeons
30 January 2025
Congratulations to Professor Sheraz Markar from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) who has received the American College of Surgeons (ACS) International Guest Scholarship for 2025.
Professor Tipu Aziz, 1956-2024
29 October 2024
At the end of October 2024, the world lost a founding father of modern Functional Neurosurgery – Professor Tipu Aziz.
Exploring science with us at IF Oxford
24 October 2024
During October, outreach teams from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences once again participated in three events at IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival.
Inspiring young people on the NDS Work Experience Programme
21 August 2024
During July, 12 ambitious young people took part in a work experience programme with the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) to gain an insight into the exciting world of medicine and medical research.
NDS teams receive environmental sustainability awards
6 August 2024
We are delighted to announce that five Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) teams have received LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) and Green Impact awards for 2024.
More awards success for SITU NDS
24 July 2024
The exceptional achievements of staff at the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (SITU NDS) have been celebrated at the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) CTU Awards.
The second NDS Student Symposium held
23 July 2024
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) hosted its second annual NDS Student Symposium on Monday 1 July, held in the Richard Doll Building on Old Road Campus.
Professor Valentine Macaulay, 1955-2024
8 July 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague Valentine (Val) Macaulay from cancer on Tuesday 2 July.
Highlights from the NDS Away Day
24 May 2024
On Thursday 9 May, the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) held its best Away Day yet at St Catherine’s College in Oxford.
Congratulations to our newly appointed Associate Professors
15 May 2024
We are pleased to announce that four NDS academics have been promoted to the position of Associate Professor in the University of Oxford’s most recent Recognition of Distinction Awards.
Announcing the launch of our new AI web section
21 November 2023
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) has launched a new section on its website offering an overview of the many artificial intelligence (AI) projects underway in the department.
Congratulations to our new Professors and Associate Professors
19 September 2023
It is our great pleasure to announce that six of our colleagues have been promoted in the University of Oxford’s 2023 Recognition of Distinction exercise.
Latest issue of JNDS published
7 August 2023
The latest issue of the Journal of the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (JNDS) has been published.
Broadening horizons through the NDS Work Experience Programme
4 August 2023
Two groups of bright and motivated students interested in pursuing a career in medicine and medical research recently attended the 2023 NDS Work Experience Programme.