Two adult chimpanzees sitting on grass Morton (Central) and Garrison (West), leaning together and looking toward the camera. Credit: John Mitain

Nearly 30 years of data. One major social split.

In a new study led by the University of Texas at Austin, Oxford researchers contributed to the analysis of nearly 30 years of data tracking the breakdown of the world’s largest known chimpanzee community.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/22b2mrch

Job vacancy for StatML CDT Administrator managing EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Machine Learning graphic. Closing date for applications 6 March at noon.

We’re recruiting for a StatML CDT Administrator to support the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Machine Learning (StatML).

📅 Closing date: 12.00 noon (UK time), 6 March 2026
➡️ Details and application information: tinyurl.com/2zcadjrc

What would you tell your younger self?

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Professor Charlotte Deane shares her advice: worry a little bit less, and just go and do what you really enjoy doing.

#IDWGS

Recruitment announcement for Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of Statistical Quantitative Finance/Financial Econometrics at the Department of Statistics and the Oxford Man Institute of Quantitative Finance

📢 Deadline reminder!

We’re recruiting for two Associate Professors (or Professors) of Statistical Quantitative Finance / Financial Econometrics to join us and the Oxford Man Institute.

📅 Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026
➡️ Vacancy particulars: tinyurl.com/2xarsd4y

Portrait photograph of Professor Christl Donnelly

👏 Many congratulations to Professor Christl Donnelly on being elected an inaugural Fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, recognising her work in infectious disease epidemiology and statistical science.

Read more:
www.stats.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

Patrick Rebeschini wearing a dark zip-up sweater.

We are pleased to announce that Professor Patrick Rebeschini has been appointed to the Professorship of Statistical Science in the Department of Statistics, from 1 February 2026.

Many congratulations to Patrick on this appointment.

Professor Robin Evans wearing a light-coloured button-up shirt sitting indoors with blurred windows and furniture in the background.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Robin Evans has been appointed to the Professorship of Statistics in the Department of Statistics.

Congratulations to Robin on his appointment.

Recruitment announcement for Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of Statistical Quantitative Finance/Financial Econometrics at the Department of Statistics and the Oxford Man Institute of Quantitative Finance

We’re recruiting for two Associate Professors (or Professors) of Statistical Quantitative Finance / Financial Econometrics to join us and the Oxford Man Institute.

📅 Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026
➡️ Details and application information: tinyurl.com/2xarsd4y

Graphic advertising an Associate Professor of Statistics position at the University of Oxford. The image shows a quad at Jesus College alongside text reading “Applications are open” and “Deadline: 19 January 2026,” with the University of Oxford and Department of Statistics logos and the website jobs.ox.ac.uk.

We're recruiting for an Associate Professor of Statistics in the Department of Statistics, University of Oxford, in association with Jesus College.

⏰ One week left to apply – applications close Monday 19 January 2026.

➡️ Details and application information: tinyurl.com/59tjt7m2

Understanding Infectious Disease Transmission: Insights and Uncertainty - Christl Donnelly YouTube video by Oxford Mathematics

🎥 Now available to watch on YouTube!

Understanding Infectious Disease Transmission: Insights and Uncertainty

Professor Christl Donnelly explores how data, modelling, and uncertainty shape evidence-based public health policy.

Watch online: youtu.be/-qBNRISU2G8?...

Graphic advertising the Florence Nightingale Bicentenary Fellow in Statistics at the University of Oxford, with application deadline 12 January 2026, and a portrait of Florence Nightingale.

New year, new challenge?

A reminder about the two postdoctoral Florence Nightingale Bicentenary Fellowships available in the Department of Statistics.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 12 January 2026.

➡️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/yc5jxdrm

Department of Statistics vacancy for an Associate Professor of Statistics with application deadline on 19 January 2026.

We are recruiting an Associate Professor of Statistics in the Department of Statistics, University of Oxford, in association with Jesus College.

Closing date: 19 January 2026

➡️ Details and application information: tinyurl.com/59tjt7m2

Graphic advertising the Florence Nightingale Bicentenary Fellow in Statistics at the University of Oxford, with application deadline 12 January 2026, and a portrait of Florence Nightingale.

📢 Come and work with us!

We have two postdoctoral Florence Nightingale Bicentenary Fellowships available in the Department of Statistics, starting in September 2026.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 12 January 2026.

➡️ Find out more at: tinyurl.com/yc5jxdrm

Our congratulations to the Department of Statistics' Professor Pier Palamara on his ERC Consolidator Grant award, along with the other recipients across the University. 🎉

Graphic for the University of Oxford Department of Statistics. Text reads: “Summer Research Internships 2026 – Open for applications. Your project – with guidance and support from leading researchers.” A row of statistics textbooks appears on the right side. The bottom of the graphic includes the website address: www.stats.ox.ac.uk

📢 Applications are now open for our 2026 Statistics Summer Research Internships.

The eight-week programme offers supervised research opportunities for undergraduates, with a bursary and college accommodation provided.

Deadline: 30 January 2026
Details: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/statistics-s...

Promotional graphic for an Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture. The text reads: ‘Wednesday 3.12.25 | 5.30–6.30 pm, Mathematical Institute, Oxford. Understanding Infectious Disease Transmission: Insights and Uncertainty – Christl Donnelly.’

Join us tomorrow for Professor Christl Donnelly’s lecture on infectious disease transmission – how data, modelling and uncertainty analysis help us understand outbreaks and improve disease control.

📅 In-person on 3 December, 5.30pm
🌍 At the Mathematical Institute, Oxford
➡️ Info: ow.ly/2xTl50XAA3j

MSc in Statistical Science | University of Oxford About the courseThe MSc in Statistical Science is a taught course offering advanced training in statistical inference, machine learning, and computational methods, with a final dissertation based on

⏰ There’s one week to go until the early deadline – 14 November 2025 – for Oxford’s MSc in Statistical Science.

Apply now to develop advanced skills in applied statistics and data analysis.

👇 Find out more at: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g...

Three people talking around a whiteboard table at the University of Oxford Department of Statistics, promoting the Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 24–29 St Giles, Oxford. Original image credit: John Cairns

Interested in studying statistics @ox.ac.uk? Join us for our Postgraduate Open Day and find out more about the courses we offer.

📅 Wednesday 19 November 2025
⌚ From 1pm
📍 In-person and online
📃 Please register by Monday 17 November at: forms.office.com/r/Q6HxgLR16C

#postgrad #openday

University of Oxford Department of Statistics seeking postdoctoral research assistant, application deadline November 24, with mathematical equations on whiteboard.

📢 We are recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant
with Professor Rebeschini's UKRI-funded project General Theory of Implicit Regularization (GTIR).

This is a full-time, fixed-term role (for up to 24 months) at Research Grade 7.

📅 Deadline: 24 November
➡️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/59mj65se

Promotional graphic for the University of Oxford Department of Statistics vacancy: Associate Professor of Statistics. Text reads 'Applications are open. Deadline: 19 November 2025. jobs.ox.ac.uk.' Merton College image credit: University of Oxford Images / Whitaker Studio

The Department of Statistics at the University of Oxford, in association with Merton College, is recruiting an Associate Professor of Statistics.

Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025
Vacancy ID: 179505

Find out more about the role: tinyurl.com/mr2hvkek

D model of an antibody protein with dark and light blue regions showing its Y-shaped structure. Credit: A Hummer

AI models show promise for accelerating antibody drug discovery but can fall short in testing.

Recent research from the department, published in Nature Computational Science, highlights the need for larger and more diverse datasets for reliable prediction.

👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/rzemvhkz

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Celebrating our exceptional postdocs during #NPAW2025

From computational statistics to statistical genetics, our postdoctoral researchers are advancing the frontiers of statistical methodology and making data make sense.

Thank you for your incredible contributions! 📈

A number of our summer interns presenting their scientific posters to seated attendees in the social area at the Department of Statistics.

Congratulations to all of our talented Summer Research Interns on their outstanding poster presentations last week!

Excellent work and a fantastic culmination to the summer projects 👏

Jesus College

With @jesusoxford.bsky.social we are looking for a Professor of Statistics.

Become part of a historic institution and a community focused on academic excellence, innovative thinking, and significant practical application.

About the role: tinyurl.com/b8uy6mr5
Deadline: 15 September

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With @stannescollege.bsky.social we are looking for a Professor of Statistical Science.

Join a modern college and a vibrant community committed to academic rigour, methodological creativity, and meaningful real-world impact.

About the role: tinyurl.com/msup63f4
Deadline: 15 September

The Department of Statistics reception. Credit: John Cairns

We are recruiting for two leading Professorship opportunities in association with St Anne's College and Jesus College.

Join one of the country's leading centres of statistical research. Applications to both roles are welcomed.

Details: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/jobs
Closing: 15 September

Professor Matthias Winkel Department of Statistics

Congratulations to Professor Matthias Winkel, recipient of a Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division Teaching Award 👏

His student-focused approach and commitment to teaching innovation are making a real difference in the department and beyond.

➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/44ez4x3z

Dr Tara Trauthwein holding her certificate from the University of Luxembourg

Congratulations to our postdoctoral research associate Dr Tara Trauthwein who has won this year's Rolf Tarrach Award for the best doctoral thesis at University of Luxembourg 👏

Tara's winning thesis is available to read online in the @uni.lu archives at: orbilu.uni.lu/handle/10993...

Professor Cecilia Lindgren

📢 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Cecilia Lindgren as Visiting Professor in Statistics.

Professor Lindgren specialises in using biostatistics to investigate factors underlying common complex diseases.

👉 Find out more: tinyurl.com/35kxey2z

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics. Applications are open. Deadline 13 June 2025. jobs.ox.ac.uk Department of Statistics

⏰ Vacancy deadline alert!

Applications for our full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in #Statistics (fixed-term for ten months) close tomorrow at noon.

➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb