Setting the body clock to the right time
11 June 2025
Aarti Jagannath spoke to members of the Royal Institution about how the body maintains its circadian clock, and what happens when the clock goes wrong
New research will map the impact of sleep and circadian rhythm disruption on cardiometabolic disease
4 June 2025
In the UK more than 4.3 million people live with Type-2 Diabetes, and 2.4 million more are at increased risk of developing the disease. Type-2 Diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and fatty liver disease frequently cluster together in the same individuals. It is becoming clear that sleep and body clock problems have a role to play in this ‘cardiometabolic multimorbidity’, but its exact nature is under-researched.
Sleep, dance and rhythms of life
29 April 2025
To mark International Dance Day on 29 April, Akanksha Bafna talks about her latest paper and shares how she combines her research into sleep and circadian rhythms with her personal passion for music and dance to help her understand the importance of rhythm in our daily lives.
World Sleep Day 2025
17 March 2025
To celebrate #WorldSleepDay on Friday 14 March a team led by Luca Ratti put on an interactive public engagement event at the JR, and Rachel Sharman went down a storm on social media sharing her top tips for a good night's sleep.
A multidisciplinary team of scientists aims to solve the mystery of magnetoreception
16 January 2025
Experts are investigating whether invisible magnetic forces which guide migrating animals around the globe can also affect humans.
Professor Russell Foster awarded Foreign Fellowship of INSA
2 October 2024
Congratulations to Professor Russell Foster, Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, on his election as a Foreign Fellow of the lndian National Science Academy.
Brief sleep therapy delivered by nurses improves insomnia
11 August 2023
Researchers from the University of Oxford have found that a brief form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia, delivered by nurses in GP surgeries, significantly improves sleep and quality of life compared to sleep hygiene alone.
Colin Espie becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
18 May 2023
Professor Espie is one of eight Oxford researchers to become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Visit from the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
19 October 2022
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome the Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, Richard Benson, and its Chair of Trustees, Liz Charal.
Vladyslav Vyazovskiy elected Vice President of the European Sleep Research Society
3 October 2022
Congratulations are in order to Professor Vladyslav Vyazovskiy on his appointment as Vice President (Basic) of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS).