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NDORMS, University of Oxford
@ndorms.bsky.social
Discovering the causes of musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions at the University of Oxford to deliver excellent and innovative care that changes lives.
🎓 Brook is a DPhil student at the Botnar. Find out what he thinks is the best thing about NDORMS, and his advice for applying to study at Oxford!
Meet Brook
Meet Brook, a DPhil student at NDORMS.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎓 Matthew is a DPhil student at the Kadoorie @oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social. Find out what made him decide to apply to NDORMS, and what has been the best thing about studying here!
Meet Matthew
Meet Matthew, a DPhil student at NDORMS.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎓 Kim is a DPhil student at the Botnar. Find out what made her apply to study at NDORMS, and what her highlight here has been!
Meet Kim
Meet Kim, a DPhil student at NDORMS.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Researchers at the Kennedy @KIROxford.bsky.social are part of a UK-wide consortium that has been awarded a £644K BBSRC Network Grant to establish the Microbiome Innovation Network! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/new-microbiome-innovation-network-to-drive-uk-bioscience-research
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Prof Dani Prieto Alhambra , Dr Francine Toye, and Dr Ali Cenk Aksu who have all been recognised in this year’s Medical Sciences Teaching Excellence Awards! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/teaching-excellence-awards-for-ndorms
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🥼 Isobel is a DPhil student at the Kennedy Institute. Hear about why she chose NDORMS, and what advice she has for applying to study at Oxford. 🎓🧬
Meet Isobel
Meet Isobel, a DPhil student at NDORMS.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Applications are now open to join us for our Taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences. Find out more about this two-year, part-time course from the team behind it! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/behind-the-scenes-on-the-ndorms-taught-msc-in-musculoskeletal-science
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
🔬 Meet DPhil student Maria, who shares her experience studying at NDORMS! Find out what her highlight has been, what the best thing about NDORMS is and her tips for applying! 🥼 🧫
Meet Maria
Meet Maria, a DPhil student at NDORMS.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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November 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
There is one month left to apply for our part-time taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences! Join us for world class training in the musculoskeletal sciences and be part of our amazing alumni. 

Apply by Tuesday 2 December 2025! www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎓 Applying to study at Oxford is a daunting task. Don’t worry – our students are here to offer their advice!
What advice would you give someone applying to study at NDORMS?
We asked some of our students what advice they would give someone applying to study at NDORMS.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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October 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Imposter participants threaten the integrity of health research, and the policies and clinical decisions built upon it, according to new research at NDORMS. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/imposter-study-participants-risk-undermining-patient-care
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🥼 🩺 How can you possibly choose one best thing about studying at NDORMS? Our students managed it – hear what they have to say!
What is the best thing about studying at NDORMS?
We asked some of our students what the best thing about studying at NDORMS is.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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October 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Looking for world-class training in musculoskeletal diseases? Look no further! Join our part-time taught MSc at the University of Oxford. 

Apply by 2 December 2025. www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The OxKen programme is designed for Oxford medical students to study for a DPhil in musculoskeletal science, inflammation or immunology.

Interested in finding out more? Join the OxKen open day!

🗓️ Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 5 – 6pm
📍 Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology

https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/oxken
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A team at NDORMS has developed a new national online surgical research course, designed to equip every surgical trainee in the UK with the skills to engage with and contribute to surgical research. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/ndorms-team-develops-new-national-course-for-all-uk-surgical-trainees
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The team at Oxford Trauma have launched the World Hip Trauma Evaluation (WHiTE) Platform Trial to efficiently test multiple new treatments for patients with fractures of the hip! https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/worlds-largest-hip-fracture-research-platform-designed-to-improve-care-and-outcomes
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Menopause reshapes women’s immune systems, leaving them vulnerable to infection. A new study has shown that HRT may help reverse these changes and boost immune health. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/hormone-therapy-may-help-restore-immunity-in-menopausal-women
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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World’s largest #HipFracture research platform - based @ndorms.bsky.social launched to improve care and outcomes for patients oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/worlds-large... @ouhospitals.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk
World’s largest hip fracture research platform launched to improve care and outcomes | NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre
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October 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🎓 We asked our students what the highlights of studying at NDORMS are. It’s difficult to choose, although they have narrowed it down!
What is your NDORMS highlight?
We asked some of our students what their highlight of studying at NDORMS is.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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October 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Are you a 3rd or 4th yr medical student interested in pursuing a DPhil in the fields of musculoskeletal disease, inflammation and immunology?

Join the OxKen Open Day on Tue 28 Oct to learn about the @NDORMS OxKen programme.

Read about programme ➡️
OxKen — Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences
The Oxford Kennedy MB PhD (BM DPhil) Educational Training Program
www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
An NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise programme for people aged 80 years + with osteoarthritis is practical and acceptable, leading the way to a large clinical trial. https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/study-finds-tailored-exercise-programme-feasible-for-adults-over-80-with-osteoarthritis
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
🤔 Thinking of doing a PhD? Why choose NDORMS? Hear from some of our students about what made them apply.
Why did you choose NDORMS?
We asked some of our students what made them choose to study at NDORMS.https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study
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October 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It's #MenopauseAwarenessDay! Our new study exploring why women’s immune defences weaken after menopause offers some hope - suggesting that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) not only relieves symptoms, but those taking it had healthier immune systems in later life. https://f.mtr.cool/abqkylmndg
October 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Calling all orthopaedic, rheumatology and trauma trainees! Are you looking to gain specialist knowledge, understanding and skills to help you in your career? Check out our part-time taught MSc in Musculoskeletal Sciences. 

Apply by 2 December 2025. www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/taught-msc
October 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
👋 🎓 A big welcome to our new students, who started their studies at NDORMS this week!
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM