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Ching Tang: The science of organic light-emitting diodes

Lecture and Q&A with chemist Ching Tang, whose discovery of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) revolutionised the field of display technology. Part of the Kyoto Prize at Oxford 2021.

11 May 2021

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In conversation with the Kyoto Prize Laureates

The Kyoto Prize Laureates share their perspectives on achieving excellence and instigating change across disciplines. Part of the Kyoto Prize at Oxford 2021.

11 May 2021

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James Gunn: Mapping the universe

Lecture and Q&A with astrophysicist James Gunn, whose pioneering work on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey led to the creation of detailed three-dimensional maps of the universe. Part of the Kyoto Prize at Oxford 2021.

11 May 2021

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New paper on constitutional issues related to Scottish independence referendum published today

April 2021

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Fifth of world’s largest companies now have net zero target, new report finds

March 2021

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Patterns of COVID-19 policy response described in a new academic paper

March 2021

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Scottish election 2021: Does Scotland's future lie in or out of the Union?

Ciaran Martin comments on the prospect of denying Scotland a second independence referendum saying "it would change the union from one based on consent, to one based on the force of law"

BBC online

04 May 2021

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‘Complex identities’ of Northern Ireland being undermined, says ex-official

Ciaran Martin criticises post-Brexit attempts to ‘redesign’ UK based on old notion of English sovereignty

The Guardian

02 May 2021

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Exclusive interview with former intelligence chief: ‘Boris and Tory government are gaslighting Scots over indyref2’

Ciaran Martin, who was previously constitution director at the UK's Cabinet Office, criticises the current government and says it must “reaffirm its commitment to the union as a partnership”