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New animation explains 5 principles of good sleep health

A short animation based on research by Professor Colin Espie, explores how ‘better sleep’ can fundamentally improve our health and wellbeing

Setting the body clock to the right time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations are in order to Professor Vladyslav Vyazovskiy on his appointment as Vice President (Basic) of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS).

How to use the science of the body clock to improve our sleep and health

Professor Russell Foster has written a new book about circadian neuroscience which is published by Penguin this week. This book review by Jacqueline Pumphrey was first published on the University of Oxford website.

New TORCH Network: Sleep and the Rhythms of Life

New TORCH Network established to bring together sleep and rhythms researchers from across the sciences and humanities.

How Light Regulates Vertebrates of All Kinds and the Benefits of the Circadian Rhythm with Russell Foster

Professor Russell Foster's Finding Genius Podcast

Congratulations to our new professors!

At the SCNi we are celebrating our three newly appointed Professors

Major research network to investigate body clock and stroke

The University of Oxford is part of a new international research network to investigate the interactions between the biology of the body's internal clock and the disordered physiological processes associated with stroke.

Overcoming Insomnia - new edition due for release

A new edition of Professor Colin Espie’s highly regarded and bestselling self-help guide for insomnia and other sleep problems publishes this year.

How our dreams changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

This study explored associations between COVID-19 and dream recall frequency, and related social, health, and mental health factors.

New insights into the effect of exposure to dim light in the evening on the biology of the sleep-wake cycle

A new study has revealed more about how exposure to dim light in the evening affects circadian health. The findings emphasise the need to optimise our artificial light exposure if we are to avoid shifting our biological clocks.

International study finds insomnia, anxiety and depression very prevalent during first phase of COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers are recommending public health interventions to reduce the long-term adverse outcomes associated with chronic insomnia and mental health problems.

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