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RESEARCH Impact

Impact is central to our mission and our world-leading research is carried out by academics who work at the forefront of their fields, committed to the highest-quality scientific investigation. We contribute to society through education, learning and research at the highest levels of international excellence. We also collaborate with other universities, industry, healthcare providers and policy makers both nationally and internationally.

Below we feature a selection of case studies that illustrate how our research is changing the world for the better and making a positive impact on the lives of people in the UK and around the globe.

Latest news

David Clark and Anke Ehlers win 2024 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award for mental health research

It is the first time that the award, which recognises exceptional achievements in knowledge and innovation, has been awarded for mental health research.

Transforming Childhood Anxiety Treatment

With one in five children and young people in England experiencing probable mental ill health, the need for accessible and effective mental health treatments has never been more pressing. Professor Cathy Creswell and her team at the Department, in collaboration with NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley (ARC OxTV) conceived and developed an innovative online intervention for childhood anxiety.

New therapies developed by Oxford experts offer online support for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders

Four internet-based therapies developed by our experts are proving helpful for patients with social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorders and for children with anxiety disorders.