Nine Oxford scientists elected as Royal Society Fellows

Published on May 16, 2024

Nine academics from the University of Oxford have joined the Royal Society as Fellows.
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University of Oxford to lead new Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Research Hub

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The University of Oxford is leading a major UK government investment in research to improve the sustainability of chemical and polymer production. The Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA) will bring together researchers from across the UK working with a large consortium of commercial, technology translation and civic partners. The Hub has been funded by £11 million from t

First proof that “plunging regions” exist around black holes in space

May 17, 2024
An international team led by researchers at Oxford University Physics have proved Einstein was correct about a key prediction concerning black holes. Using X-ray data to test Einstein’s theory of gravity, their study gives the first observational proof that a “plunging-region” exists around black holes: an area where matter stops circling the hole and instead falls straight in.  Furthermore, the t