Oxford University
A renowned British research university, listed among the world's best and contributing to Europe's elite education system.
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Videos Mentioning Oxford University
#140 - Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD: Insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications
Peter Attia MD
Where George Radda pioneered phosphorus NMR techniques.
Ep. 231: Fighting Burnout With Work Cycles
Cal Newport
80,000 Hours is affiliated with academics at Oxford University, contributing to their research on high-impact careers.
Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239
Lex Fridman
Ferguson's alma mater and a place where academic freedom flourished in the 1980s. Also where he had strong relationships with students and formed his intellectual approach.
Oxbridge Medicine Interview - Q&A
Ali Abdaal
The video discusses the medicine interview process for Oxford University, contrasting it with Cambridge.
Ronald Sullivan: The Ideal of Justice in the Face of Controversy and Evil | Lex Fridman Podcast #170
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as the inspiration for Harvard's college system, which Ronald Sullivan's faculty dean role was a part of.
Is Moral Progress a Fantasy?: A Conversation with John Gray (Episode #354)
Sam Harris
John Gray has been a professor of politics there and was influenced by Isaiah Berlin during his doctoral work.
The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson
Tim Ferriss
A collegiate research university in Oxford, England, where Niall Ferguson was an undergraduate and a strong climate of intellectual freedom existed in the 1980s.
How to Shape Your Identity & Goals | Dr. Maya Shankar
Andrew Huberman
The university where Dr. Maya Shankar completed her PhD thesis as a Rhodes Scholar.
Brian Greene: Quantum Gravity, The Big Bang, Aliens, Death, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #232
Lex Fridman
The institution where Brian Greene pursued his graduate studies and collaborated with other students on string theory research.
Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned in the context of J.R.R. Tolkien's academic life, described as a brutal environment in the early 20th century due to heavy workload and infighting.
Isabel Behncke — Lessons from Sex and Play, What We Can Learn from Bonobos and Chimpanzees, and More
Tim Ferriss
Where Isabel Behncke earned her PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology.
#115–David Watkins, PhD: Immunology, monoclonal antibodies, & vaccine strategies for COVID-19
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned for their approach to a COVID-19 vaccine, using a chimpanzee adenovirus to express the spike protein.
Jay Bhattacharya: The Case Against Lockdowns | Lex Fridman Podcast #254
Lex Fridman
Academic institution where Sunetra Gupta is a professor of theoretical epidemiology.
Grace Beverley: How To Build A Multi-Million Pound Empire At 24 | E69
The Diary Of A CEO
Grace Beverley studied and graduated from Oxford University while simultaneously building her businesses and online presence.
Doing Good: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #228)
Sam Harris
Where William MacAskill met Toby Ord and later became the youngest associate professor of philosophy in the world at age 28.
#32–Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D.: new frontiers in cancer therapy, medicine, and writing
Peter Attia MD
University where Siddhartha Mukherjee earned his PhD in immunology.
The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
Andrew Huberman
University where Simon Baron-Cohen is a professor.
I Read 2,216 Resumes. Here’s How You Stand Out 🚀
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned as collaborating with 80,000 Hours to research high-impact careers.
Jane McGonigal — How She Predicted COVID in 2010, Becoming the Expert of Your Own Future, and More
Tim Ferriss
Researchers at Oxford University conducted studies using Tetris to prevent unwanted flashbacks from traumatic events, with findings replicated in the field.
Core Idea: Slow Productivity
Cal Newport
Institution where a quantitative anthropologist specializing in hunter-gatherer tribes is based.
Full Length Episode | #171 | February 7, 2022
Cal Newport
The institution where the quantitative anthropologist specializing in hunter-gatherer tribes is based.
Noah Feldman on Hyper-Productivity, Learning 10+ Languages, DAOs, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Where Noah Feldman earned his D.Phil. after being a Rhodes Scholar, writing his dissertation on Aristotle's ethics.
Most Self-Help Advice Is Wrong - Here's The Fastest Way To Transform Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
The institution where James Rebanks received a classical education before returning to a shepherding life.
Founder of Dyson on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic — Sir James Dyson
Tim Ferriss
The institution from which Sony acquired lithium-ion technology before commercializing it.