Five researchers from the University of Oxford have received recognition for their contributions to science and medicine.

There were 25 Royal Society Awards handed out for 2023-24, honouring exceptional research achievements.

Sir Adrian Smith, president of the Royal Society, said: "The scope of scientific knowledge and experience in this year’s line-up is amazing.

"These outstanding researchers, individuals, and teams have contributed to our collective scientific endeavour and helped further our understanding of the world around us."

Professor Tony Bell, from Oxford’s Physics Department, has been awarded the Rumford Medal for his contributions to the understanding of cosmic rays, the highest energy particles in the universe.

He said: "I am deeply honoured by this recognition of my contribution to high energy astrophysics over a period of 50 years.

"I am grateful to the many young researchers who have walked this path with me and made it such an enjoyable experience."

Professor Sir Marc Feldmann from the university's Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology has been jointly awarded the Royal Medal C (Applied) alongside Sir Ravinder Maini for their work on autoimmune diseases.

He said: "The Royal Medal is a high honour, as it is recognition by one’s peers, in our country.

"This award comes 24 years after the first major award my friend and collaborator Ravinder Maini and I received for our work on autoimmune diseases and testifies to the enduring recognition of our contributions."

Professor Véronique Gouverneur, from the Department of Chemistry, was awarded the Davy Medal for her work in the field of fluorine chemistry:

She said: "I am thrilled to receive the Davy medal for our contribution to fluorine chemistry for applications in medicine.

"Fluorochemicals are essential in our daily life, and I am excited to see what developments unfold in the era of sustainability."

Professor Philip Maini, from the university's Mathematical Institute, has been recognised with the Sylvester Medal for his work using mathematical modelling to gain insights into biology and medicine.

He said: "Receiving this prize is a truly humbling experience when I look at past winners.

"It is recognition of the important role that mathematical biology is now playing both in mathematics and in the life sciences."

Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black professor of bionanoscience and Royal Academy of Engineering chair in emerging technologies, was awarded the Armourers and Brasiers Company Prize.

The award recognises her achievements in pioneering nanomaterials for ultrasensitive disease diagnostics and advanced therapeutic delivery.

She said: "I am delighted to receive this award which recognises the dedication and creativity of my amazing team of researchers and students."