Recognising OUCRU’s New PhD Graduates and Welcoming Future Scholar
OUCRU is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our PhD students and welcome a new member to our growing research community.
Capacity-Building Training Series on Antimicrobial Stewardship within the 60HN – ASPARNet
The study titled “Evaluating Antimicrobial Stewardship strategies and capacity building through Participatory Action Research and a Network approach in Vietnam” (60HN – ASPARNet) continues to implement key activities to promote Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programmes across hospitals participating in the network.
ASPARNet Update in Phu Tho and Dong Thap Provinces
The study titled “Evaluating Antimicrobial Stewardship strategies and capacity building through Participatory Action Research and a Network approach in Vietnam” (60HN – ASPARNet) continues to implement key activities to promote Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programmes across hospitals participating in the network.
OUCRU scientists join global leaders at Oxford Tropical Network Meeting 2025
The Oxford Tropical Network (OTN) Meeting 2025 was held from 15-18 September in Mombasa, Kenya, hosted by KEMRI-Wellcome. The annual gathering brought together colleagues from Oxford’s Overseas Programmes and partners including the University of Oxford, Wellcome Trust, CGHR, MORU, AHRI, MLW, and others to share insights, strengthen collaborations, and advance research in Tropical Medicine and Global Health.
Building Vietnam’s Clinical Trial Future: OUCRU and Partners at the Forefront
On 26 September 2025, leading researchers, policymakers, and international partners gathered in Hanoi for the Workshop on Clinical Trial Opportunities in Viet Nam, co-organised by the World Health Organization, Hanoi Medical University, and the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU). The event marked an important step in strengthening Vietnam’s clinical trial ecosystem, aligning national ambitions with global health innovation.
OUCRU researchers have a leading role in developing first International Clinical Practice Guideline for Tuberculous Meningitis
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – August 22, 2025 – Researchers from the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) have played a leading role in developing the world’s first international clinical practice guideline for tuberculous meningitis (TBM), now published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
OUCRU and Dragon Capital Release Report on Intensive Care Training Programme in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Aug 2025 – After more than three years of collaboration, the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) and Dragon Capital are pleased to announce the release of the final report of the Intensive Care Training Programme for Life-Threatening Infectious Diseases in Vietnam.
OUCRU and Partners Launch Kleb-CASAVA Project with Two-Day Kick-off in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, 5–6 August 2025 – The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) and partners have officially launched the Klebsiella pneumoniae Community Acquired Infections Surveillance And Vaccine Development (Kleb-CASAVA) project. This collaborative initiative will strengthen surveillance of community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) infections and advance vaccine development to address the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance
OUCRU and HSPI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Health Research Collaboration
OUCRU and the Health Strategy and Policy Institute (HSPI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote joint research and evidence-based health policy. The agreement marks a significant step toward a long-term interdisciplinary collaboration.