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Oxford recognised for excellence at British Association of Paediatric Surgeons Congress
7 Jul, 2026
Oxford University Global Surgery Group at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) was strongly represented at this year’s British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) Congress in Manchester, with contributions spanning prestigious awards, keynote lectures, prize-winning research, and a wide range of trainee and student presentations. While members of NDS have long played a prominent role in the BAPS Annual Congress, this year’s meeting showcased the department’s work more prominently than ever.
Professor Kokila Lakhoo awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal for lifetime contributions to paediatric surgery
2 Jul, 2026
Professor Kokila Lakhoo, Professor of Paediatric Surgery in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), University of Oxford, has been awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS). The award recognises outstanding lifetime contributions to paediatric surgery worldwide and is presented annually at the Association's Annual Congress.
Double success in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
10 Jun, 2026
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences celebrated a double success at the University of Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards last week, receiving both an award win and a highly commended recognition.
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Global Surgery Group brings art and teamwork together
Oxford University Global Surgery Group recently took part in a creative team activity, working together to produce artwork for the department's seminar room. The event gave colleagues an opportunity to step away from their day-to-day work, connect with one another and contribute to a shared project.
District hospital training in Kenya
Professor Kokila Lakhoo from the Oxford University Global Surgery Group reports on delivering the Paediatric Surgical Capacity Building Programme for the first time in Kenya.
BAPS Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course: Strengthening technical excellence in paediatric surgery across COSECSA
The Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), in partnership with the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) and COSECSA, proudly ran the 2025 Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course, a flagship hands-on workshop that continues to shape the next generation of paediatric surgeons across East, Central and Southern Africa.