Researchers uncover genetic changes in the bacteria causing severe Kent meningococcal disease outbreak
September 2026
The research, led by scientists at the Dunn School, the Biology Department, and the UK Health Security Agency, analysed the genome of bacteria that caused the outbreak, which affected 21 people in Kent during March this year.
Two new endowed PhD studentships established at the Dunn School
September 2026
The new studentships are part of our centenary fundraising efforts to secure long-term support for research students at the Dunn School.
Applications now open for our PhD programme studentship competition.
September 2026
We are accepting applications to our studentship competition for a funded DPhil in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease. Closing date noon, 1st of December.
Valeria Lulla appointed Associate Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology
August 2026
Dr. Lulla’s recruitment further strengthens the department’s research on viral biology and infection
Professorial Title Awarded to Dunn School Group Leaders
August 2026
Many congratulations to Dunn School group leaders Natalia (Natasha) Gromak and Anthony Roberts, who have recently been awarded the title of Professor.
Upcoming Seminar
Twists and turns: how do picornaviruses use structured RNA elements to manipulate host ribosomes?
16/10/2026 2:00 pm
Prof Chris Hill
University of York
Departmental Seminar series
Support the Centenary Campaign
Our centenary fundraising goal is to endow scholarships that will support the next generation of Dunn School students. All donations will be matched.
Apply for a PhD at the Dunn School
Applications are now open for our PhD programme studentship competition.