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The Dunn School, Oxford

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More formally, the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford. More understandably, we aim to transform human health through discovery research. More completely, www.path.ox.ac.uk

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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Yet another opportunity @dunnschool.bsky.social! We are looking for an Associate Professor If you have exciting research plans, @dunnschool.bsky.social is a great place: excellent science (and lovely people, obvs) www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...
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Associate Professorship of Cancer Biology - Sir William Dunn School of Pathology in association with the Queen’s College. - Dunn School
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor working in the area of the cellular and/or molecular biology of cancer, to be based in Oxford University’s Sir William Dunn School of Pathology. The ro...
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A new children's book to mark our centenary! We worked with Oxford University Press to bring the story of the development of Penicillin to primary school children. The book is part of their award winning series Readerful, which helps children with their reading 📖 www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Dunn School publishes new children’s book to mark centenary - Dunn School
The collaboration with Oxford University Press brings the story of the development of Penicillin to a new audience.
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New research by the Tang lab and collaborators in @biology.ox.ac.uk and @ukhsa.bsky.social has identified the new genes acquired by the bacteria responsible for the severe Kent meningitis outbreak earlier this year. www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Researchers uncover genetic changes in the bacteria causing severe Kent meningococcal disease outbreak - Dunn School
The research, led by scientists at the Dunn School, the Biology Department, and the UK Health Security Agency, analysed the genome of bacteria that caused the outbreak, which affected 21 people in Ken...
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(GIRISH)MALI LAB @dyneinassembly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wonderful to see so many friendly faces from my PhD days in the audience! The MRC HGU and Edinburgh will always have a special place in my heart.
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Applications are now open for our PhD Programme Studentship Competition! Come and join our community of students studying the molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease. Deadline: 1st Dec (noon) www.path.ox.ac.uk/study-with-u...
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Graduate Students - Dunn School
Our graduate students’ community comprises around 70 post-graduate students from over 30 countries. Find out how to apply for a PhD at the Dunn School, what projects are available, and why we are the ...
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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Less than 2 weeks to apply! If you are looking for early career fellowship sponsorship, consider @dunnschool.bsky.social to launch your independent career Great science, great support and, of course, lovely colleagues... www.path.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us...
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Group Leader Career Development Fellowships - Dunn School
Are you an early career researcher interested in the cell or molecular mechanisms underlying disease? Do you have an outstanding record and an innovative research plan?
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The Dunn School was at this year's Green Man festival, in partnership with @kiroxford.bsky.social! Our researchers engaged with festival goers on the interactions between gut bacteria and the mucosal immune system and their impact on health, via their Gut Florists stall! 🦠🌷🎶
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Valeria Lulla @valerialulla.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New Chapter! 🚀 I am thrilled to share that I will soon be joining the Dunn School and Lincoln College at the University of Oxford! I will be advertising postdoc and PhD (DPhil) positions, so stay tuned!
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We are delighted to announce that @valerialulla.bsky.social will be joining us soon! The Lulla group studies the replication and pathogenicity of intestinal RNA viruses, in particular enteric viruses that can also infect cells of the central nervous system. www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Valeria Lulla appointed Associate Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology - Dunn School
Dr. Lulla’s recruitment further strengthens the department’s research on viral biology and infection
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
There is still 1 month to apply! If you think we might provide the scientific environment you need to launch your independent career, we want to hear from you!
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Many congratulations to Dunn School group leaders Natalia (Natasha) Gromak and Anthony Roberts, who have recently been awarded the title of Professor! www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Professorial Title Awarded to Dunn School Group Leaders - Dunn School
Many congratulations to Dunn School group leaders Natalia (Natasha) Gromak and Anthony Roberts, who have recently been awarded the title of Professor.
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New paper by the Tang lab, in collaboration Hayley Lavender at the University of Liverpool (and former Dunner), presents a promising new way to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Researchers develop targeted approach to kill antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea - Dunn School
The new strategy, developed by scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and the Dunn School, uses a targeted therapy that is activated at the bacterial surface while minimising damage to human cell...
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A new study from the Borodavka group reveals how rotaviruses use phosphorylation to control the formation of viral replication factories, providing insights into their regulation and how similar condensate-forming systems might be targeted therapeutically. www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Phosphorylation fine-tunes viral condensates during rotavirus replication - Dunn School
A recent study from the Borodavka lab reveals how rotaviruses use phosphorylation to control the formation of viral replication factories.
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Congratulations to the Dunn School PIs who recently secured @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Awards! - Sumana Sanyal - @mjafreeman.bsky.social - @georgiaisom.bsky.social - Kevin Foster www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Funding success for Dunn School PIs - Dunn School
Congratulations to Sumana Sanyal, Matthew Freeman, Georgia Isom and Kevin Foster for securing prestigious Wellcome Trust Discovery Awards.
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The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine @thelisterinstitute.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Girish Mali @dyneinassembly.bsky.social is a new #ListerPrize2026 Fellow. At @dunnschool.bsky.social he studies the mechanisms of dynein synthesis and self assembly, hoping to bolster respiratory resilience in diseases like Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. Girish's lab👉 path.ox.ac.uk/research-gro...
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Kat Toropova @kattoropova.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity, I started my lab through this scheme and the support throughout is phenomenal, please share.
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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Great opportunity alert! @dunnschool.bsky.social has opened its annual call for new PIs looking for sponsorship for early career fellowships. If you think we might provide the scientific environment you need to launch your independent career, we want to hear from you!
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Are you a postdoc interested in the mechanisms of disease? Do you have a great record and an exciting vision? Come and start your own lab @dunnschool.bsky.social by applying for sponsorship for early career fellowships. Deadline 22nd of September...please share! www.path.ox.ac.uk/work-with-us...
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Group Leader Career Development Fellowships - Dunn School
Are you an early career researcher interested in the cell or molecular mechanisms underlying disease? Do you have an outstanding record and an innovative research plan?
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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Grab the chance to join one of Oxford's most exciting groups working at interface of pathogenic bacteria and structural biology! @georgiaisom.bsky.social lab @dunnschool.bsky.social is highly recommended
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Oxford Medical Sciences Division @medsci.ox.ac.uk · 03/07/2026
NEWS: Oxford researchers become EMBO members Many congratulations to Professor Elena Seiradake, Professor Emma Slack and Professor Kevin Foster 🎉 @oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social  @dunnschool.bsky.social
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Oxford researchers become EMBO members
Three University of Oxford academics have become the latest to join the eminent life scientists in Europe and beyond that make up the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).
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The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine @thelisterinstitute.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We welcome Anjali Hinch @anjalihinch.bsky.social as one of our #ListerPrize2026 winners👏 Her team at @dunnschool.bsky.social studies complex protein-DNA interactions and how ageing damages the genomes of human oocytes (egg cells). More about Anjali's lab 👉 germlinegenomics.site.ox.ac.uk/homepage
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We are always excited by the success of members of @dunnschool.bsky.social! Huge congratulations to Profs Emma Slack @mucosalimmunology.bsky.social and Kevin Foster on their election as members of @embo.org Both are microbiome leaders – and both are stars www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Emma Slack and Kevin Foster elected members of EMBO - Dunn School
Both researchers are leaders in the rapidly growing field of the human gut microbiome.
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Oxford Medical Sciences Division @medsci.ox.ac.uk · 26/06/2026
NEWS: Two Dunn School researchers awarded 2026 Lister Prize Many congratulations to Anjali Hinch and Girish Mali in @dunnschool.bsky.social  for this prestigious honour 🎉
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Two Dunn School researchers awarded 2026 Lister Prize
Many congratulations to Anjali Hinch and Girish Mali in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology for this prestigious honour, recognising researchers in the early years of establishing their groups.
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The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine @thelisterinstitute.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
And similar congratulations to 👉️ @dyneinassembly.bsky.social at @dunnschool.bsky.social 👉️ @nmoris.bsky.social at @crick.ac.uk 👉️ Aran Singanayagam at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and @rbandh.bsky.social 👉️ Iva Tchasovnikarova at @cam.ac.uk lister-institute.org.uk/news/our-lis...
Head and shoulders photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Girish Mali. He is wearing a pale blue top. He is wearing transparent-rimmed glasses and is looking directly at the camera. He is in front of a dark green, leafy background.Head and shoulders photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Iva Tchasovnikarova. She is wearing a red dress. She is partly perched on an office desk with a computer screen visible and bleeding out of the photo image left. She is looking directly at the camera with arms crossed. Head and shoulders photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Naomi Moris. She is wearing a white, long-sleeved blouse and a small pendant necklace. She is leaning against a metal handrail on a landing with out-of-focus laboratory or office space across the landing. She is looking directly at the camera. Informal photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Aran Singanayagam. His face fills most of the photo. He is smiling with an open mouth and looking slightly down but directly at the camera. He is wearning dark, thin-framed glasses. He is wearing a grey scarf.
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The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine @thelisterinstitute.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our congratulations to 👉️ @chrisgreene.bsky.social at RSCI University of Medicine and Health Sciences 👉️ @hansonmark.bsky.social at @exeter.ac.uk 👉️ @anjalihinch.bsky.social at @dunnschool.bsky.social 👉️ @lautenschlagerlab.bsky.social at @ucl.ac.uk lister-institute.org.uk/news/our-lis...
Head and shoulders photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Anjali Hinch. She is wearing a long-sleeved, dark, V-necked top and a silver pendant necklace. She is wearing dark-rimmed glasses and is looking directly at the camera with her arms loosely crossed. She is in front of an out-of-focus blue background.Head and shoulders photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Chris Greene. He is wearing a black top and is looking directly at the camera.Head and shoulders photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Janin Lautenschläger. She is wearing an open, black jacket and pastel blouse. She is looking directly at the camera in front of a pale grey, featureless background. Head and shoulders photo of Lister Prize 2026 winner Mark Hanson. He is wearing an open-necked mid-blue shirt. He is wearing black-rimmed glasses and is looking directly at the camera. He is in front of an out-of-focus leafy, sunlit background.
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Not one, but two #ListerPrize2026 awards for Dunn School researchers this year! Many congratulations to Anjali (@anjalihinch.bsky.social) and Girish (@dyneinassembly.bsky.social), recognising their fantastic success & potential as new group leaders! #ListerFellows @thelisterinstitute.bsky.social
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Newborn meningitis is one of the most dangerous childhood infections. @mucosalimmunology.bsky.social & colleagues developed an approach that stops harmful bacteria before transmission, combining an oral vaccine, harmless competitor bacteria, and bacteriophages. www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Protection for newborns: new treatment aims to prevent meningitis without antibiotics - Dunn School
Emma Slack and collaborators have developed a preventive approach that stops harmful bacteria in their tracks before transmission even occurs.
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Rob Klose @robklose.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Help please! We need to do some large(ish) cell culture inhibiting E-cadherin with a monoclonal antibody. Does anyone have the DECMA-1 hybridoma cell line so we could purify our own antibody? or a similar monoclonal that would do the job. Any help greatly appreciated, just DM me. Please repost!
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Oxford Biochemistry @oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Today we celebrate our colleagues Colin Kleanthous and Rob Klose as they join the Fellowship of the Royal Society, one of the highest honours in the scientific world, in recognition of their impactful contributions to knowledge. Congratulations! 👏 👏 👏 Read more ⬇️
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Congratulations to Colin Kleanthous and Rob Klose on joining the Fellowship of the Royal Society
The two scientists have been selected for outstanding contributions to their fields
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Tina Perica @glukozica.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
My department is open to hosting a Starting Grant lab. If you are eligible and want to do biochemistry broadly defined (we like everything, from biophysics to systems biology!) consider applying. My department is the best and Zurich is pretty good too! www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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Assistant professor for ERC Starting Grant in Biochemistry - Zurich (CH) job with University of Zurich (UZH) | 12859194
Assistant professor for ERC Starting Grant in Biochemistry (non-tenure track)
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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
UK-based cell biologist? Interested in membrane trafficking? Want to find a conference? Looking for a job (PI, postdoc...)? Do link to www.ukmembranetraffic.com, where @jezcarlton.bsky.social and Chris Stefan (not here?) do sterling work
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Ben Sheldon @sheldonbirds.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Cloud dynamics over @dunnschool.bsky.social in this afternoon’s hot weather - watched this Cumulus congestus cloud actively bubbling up - looked away (I do work occasionally…) and 5 minutes later it had almost dissolved away
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congratulations to the Dunn School postdocs starting new PI positions! Carolin will be joining the University of Birmingham Aakash will be joining the University of Cambridge Rebecca will be joining the St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research (Australia) www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Dunn School postdocs start new PI positions - Dunn School
Applications are now open to apply for our four year, fully-funded PhD programme in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease.
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Ilyas Alav @ilyasalav.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I’m looking to hire a talented postdoctoral research assistant to work with me on my Wellcome Trust-funded project at the @dunnschool.bsky.social If you’re interested in bacterial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions, please apply below! my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We never lose our pride in what is perhaps the 20th century's greatest medical breakthrough
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Akis (Argyris) Papantonis @akispapantonis.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
2/n ...and although you can read all about our findings in my breakdown of the preprint thread, I want to use this opportunity to thank Dawn O'Reilly (from @dunnschool.bsky.social), whose pioneering work in Shona Murphy's lab on vU1s inspired us, and who was constantly helping with data and advice.
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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Sorry for the cliché: not sure how to avoid it... I am very honoured to join such an illustrious list of previous winners And – of course – the credit largely belongs to the fabulous people I have been lucky enough to work with @dunnschool.bsky.social and earlier @mrclmb.ac.uk
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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
A leader in the cell biology of signalling, the 2027 Centenary Award is presented to Matthew Freeman in recognition of his pioneering discoveries into the biological significance and mechanisms of rhomboid intramembrane proteases and pseudoprotease and unwavering commitment to mentorship!
The Biochemical Society 2027 Centenary Award presented to Professor Matthew Freeman from University of Oxford, UK.
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Congratulations to our Head of Department, @mjafreeman.bsky.social, awarded the @biochemsoc.bsky.social Centenary Award! This recognises his contributions in the field of intramembrane proteases and pseudoproteases, and his commitment to supporting talent within the scientific community.
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
The Oxford Fieldpaths Society, born to preserve 'Footpaths, Bridlepaths and Commons in the neighbourhood of Oxford’ turns 100 this week. We took a look at their work #shortread
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Step outside: Oxford Fieldpaths Society turns 100
In 1926, in response to urban sprawl and increasing motor car traffic, a group met at Oriel College to ‘to form a Society for the preservation of Footpaths, Bridlepaths and Commons in the neighbourhoo...
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"The [blue plaque] in the red brick building just behind me celebrates the birth of the age of antibiotics" Prof Chris Tang speaks to the BBC World Service about the world-changing research that took place here in the Dunn School in the 1940s. Listen now: 🎧https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct6sxh
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BBC World Service - Discovery, Superbugs: Resistance rising, part 1
Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rising - is a great global crisis on the horizon?
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today, our Centenary Team got the opportunity to view the Ashmolean Museum's new exhibition 'In Bloom - how plants changed our world'. The exhibition features botanical artwork from the private collection of Dunn School alumna Shirley Sherwood (1955-1959). Find out more: shorturl.at/vhwy9
Collage of photographs of botanical artwork
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Congratulations Monika Gullerova, one of six Oxford finalists in the 2025–2027 Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Royalty Pharma Faculty Founder Prize Competition! @enspireoxford.bsky.social www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Monika Gullerova recognised in the MIT-Royalty Pharma Faculty Founder Prize Competition - Dunn School
Monika is one of six Oxford finalists of a unique Oxford-MIT initiative that supports entrepreneurs in biotech.
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The marvellous mentor award is a fantastic initiative by our student association, recognising outstanding mentors among the Dunn School community. Congratulations to Adele, Alex and Laura, and thank you for being such great mentors! www.path.ox.ac.uk/news-article...
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Richard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Headed to @dunnschool.bsky.social in Oxford for a seminar. Looking forward to catching up with @mjafreeman.bsky.social et al.!
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saligramalab.bsky.social @saligramalab.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I will be in #London from July 12-18 if anyone wants to talk about #TCRs I am all yours! @ox.ac.uk @dunnschool.bsky.social #UCL @britsocimm.bsky.social
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Matthew Freeman @mjafreeman.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Interested in one of the top jobs in European biology? @embo.org has opened a call for its next Director, to succeed Fiona Watt Really spectacular opportunity! Spread the word... www.embo.org/features/emb...
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EMBO starts search for its next Director – Features – EMBO
The process to appoint the next EMBO Director is underway. The incoming Director will take office in February 2028, succeeding Fiona Watt, who has led the organization since January 2022
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Happy birthday Dunn School! Today it is our 99th birthday, and we are now less than a year away from 2027, our centenary year! Exciting announcements to come over the next few months, including exclusive merch and how to sign up for our centenary events...
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The Dunn School marked International Women’s Day in partnership with Suffrage Science! Coinciding with our 99th anniversary, the event was an opportunity to celebrate almost 100 years of women in the Dunn School, as well as the winners of this year’s Suffrage Science Awards in Life Sciences.
Panel discussion
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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Last month, the Friends of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter held a screening of Breaking the Mould - a BBC drama that portraits the world-changing research done at the Dunn School to develop penicillin. The screening was followed by an expert panel discussion including @georgiaisom.bsky.social.
A panel discussion at the Phoenix Picturehouse
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