Fertility in England and Wales at lowest recorded level for women in all education groups: Oxford research

Published on June 8, 2023

Fertility in England and Wales fell to its lowest recorded level between 2010-20 – for women across all educational groups - according to a new study today in Population Studies, from John Ermisch Emeritus Professor from Oxford’s Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science.
Continue reading on website
Other news

New study could help unlock ‘game-changing’ batteries for electric vehicles and aviation

June 7, 2023
Significantly improved electric vehicle (EV) batteries could be a step closer thanks to a new study led by University of Oxford researchers, published today in Nature. Using advanced imaging techniques, this revealed mechanisms which cause lithium metal solid-state batteries (Li-SSBs) to fail. If these can be overcome, solid-state batteries using lithium metal anodes could deliver a step-change im

Honorary degrees awarded at Encaenia 2023

June 8, 2023
Recipients of honorary degrees at Oxford University’s Encaenia ceremony today (21 June 2023) represent the fields of science, politics, literature, journalism, and academia, including a Nobel Prize laureate, former president, a ground-breaking virologist, award-winning historian, and best-selling author.