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James Naismith

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James Naismith is named by the University of Oxford as Head of Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division in its senior reporting chart current July 24, 2026. The affiliation is dated to that primary publication rather than assuming an unverified exact appointment day or adding all university employees. This institutional leadership role does not imply personal venture checks. Oxford’s own MPLS profile identifies James (Jim) Naismith as the current division head, with published research in molecular structure, enzymes and biological chemistry. This living Oxford academic is distinct from the historical basketball inventor.