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A team of our neuroimaging researchers will lead this study, which has received a grant from the University of Oxford's COVID-19 Research Response Fund.
Safer Surgery as a Global Health Imperative: Professor Bruce Biccard’s Inaugural Lecture
25 March 2026
On 11 February Professor Bruce Biccard delivered his inaugural lecture as Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science with a wide-ranging address that combined personal reflection, clinical science and a compelling call for global health equity.
Drugs identified that could help prevent delirium after surgery
12 February 2026
A new study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of delirium in older people following surgery.
NDORMS and NDCN collaborate with Oxford University Hospitals to form the Kadoorie Institute for Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care.
23 January 2026
Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care at Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), along with the Critical Care Research Team at Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) have formally become a new Institute within the University of Oxford: the Kadoorie Institute for Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care.
In Conversation: Professor Kevin Talbot and Professor Bruce Biccard
11 December 2025
The newly appointed Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science, Professor Bruce Biccard, was interviewed by Professor Kevin Talbot at NDCN’s Newsround on the 18 November 2025.
In Conversation with Helen Higham
15 September 2025
Helen Higham is Director of OxSTaR (Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research). She was awarded the prestigious Frederic Hewitt Lectureship by the Royal College of Anaesthetists in May 2025 in recognition of her sustained and innovative contributions to human factors, patient safety and simulation-based education.
Appointment of the new Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science
10 March 2025
We are delighted to announce that Professor Bruce Biccard will join the department in September this year as Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetic Science. He will lead the Nuffield Division of Anaesthetics.
DPhil student receives OPEN funding for ventilator management policy project
10 October 2024
Postgraduate student Arun Joseph, who is reading for a DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences, has been awarded £5,000 by the Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) Seed Fund to support a project aimed at improving ventilator management for patients with acute brain injury.
Patient Safety Commissioner for England visits our simulation centre
19 February 2024
Dr Henrietta Hughes, the Patient Safety Commissioner for England, visited the Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research Centre (OxSTaR) at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Friday 16 February.
New study finds Anaesthesia Associates not economically viable
12 February 2024
An in-depth economic analysis by a multi-national research group has concluded that the productivity gained by using Anaesthesia Associates in operating theatres are very modest and do not justify the salaries currently being paid.
OxSTaR team wins national teaching award
3 August 2023
The work of Oxford University's Oxford Simulation, Teaching and Research team (OxSTaR) has been recognised by a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE).
Jaideep Pandit appointed Editor-in-Chief for world's leading anaesthesia journal
4 April 2023
Congratulations are in order for Professor Jaideep Pandit, Professor of Anaesthesia, on his appointment as the next Editor-in-Chief of Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A) and its companion journal, A&A Practice. Professor Pandit is the first A&A Editor-in-Chief based outside the United States to lead this prestigious journal.
Jaideep Pandit honoured with RCoA Gold Medal
30 November 2022
Congratulations are in order for Professor Jaideep Pandit, Professor of Anaesthesia and consultant anaesthetist, who has received the rarely awarded prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Professor Pandit was a student and research fellow at DPAG and is now an Academic Visitor in the department; he is also a Fellow and Tutor in Medicine at St John's College.
Study reveals association between diagnosis of a neuropsychiatric condition and severe outcome from COVID-19 infection, and other severe acute respiratory infections
14 November 2022
New research from the University of Oxford has shown an increased risk of severe illness and death from both COVID-19 and other severe respiratory infections, such as influenza and pneumonia, among people with a pre-existing mental health condition.
Professor Irene Tracey nominated as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford
10 May 2022
Professor of Anaesthetic Neuroscience Irene Tracey, former head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, has been nominated as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Research finds drug may benefit some patients hospitalised with COVID-19 pneumonia
17 December 2021
A proof-of-concept trial involving Oxford researchers has identified a drug that may benefit some patients hospitalised with COVID-19 pneumonia.
New machine learning system developed to identify deteriorating patients in hospital
5 February 2021
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that could improve clinicians’ ability to identify hospitalised patients who need intensive care.
Accidental awareness in obstetric surgery under general anaesthesia more frequent than expected
13 January 2021
The largest ever study of awareness during obstetric general anaesthesia shows around 1 in 250 women may be affected, and some may experience long-term psychological harm.
Low-cost ventilator wins at E&T Innovation Awards
20 November 2020
The OxVent is a rapidly deployable and scalable low-cost mechanical ventilator specially designed for COVID-19, which has now been recognised as one of the best innovations of the year by the Institute of Engineering and Technology.