"Welcome to the School of Geography and Environment, a vibrant community of agenda-setting researchers, teachers, students and administrators."
Professor Gillian Rose, Head of School
We are one of the world's most successful university geography departments, internationally recognised for the quality of our research and our teaching. In addition to the department, the School also hosts three globally-renowned research centres, and leads several cross-university research networks. We are proud of the wide range of partners with whom we collaborate across the world, and of our significant contributions to advances in social and environmental policy-making.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Research at the School of Geography and the Environment
Along with the rest of the University of Oxford, the School is currently closed during the coronavirus pandemic. We are, however, carrying on our work remotely during these difficult times and we have joined many other researchers around the University in working to understand COVID-19 and its implications.
Although some of the most important research into COVID-19 is looking for a vaccine for the virus, there is still lots of work to be done in understanding the implications that this pandemic will have for people, businesses, the economy and the environment.
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Anti-racism commitment
The School of Geography and the Environment is opposed to racism in all its forms, and we are actively working to increase the diversity and inclusivity of our practices and the diversity of our people. The School has established an anti-racism working group, with nearly 50 members drawn from across our staff and postgraduate student communities, which has drawn up a wide-ranging action plan that we have begun to implement. Progress so far includes identifying best practice in diversifying undergraduate admissions and preparing to recruit an Access and Outreach Officer to help us increase both the ethnic and socio-economic diversity of our undergraduates; sharing best practice on diversifying and decolonising the curriculum and supporting colleagues to review their curricula; producing a Code of Conduct for field researchers; and appointing a harassment advisor from a BAME background.
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Forthcoming Events
Undergraduate Honour School
Experience the unique and integrative undergraduate geography degree programme at a university leading the way in geographical teaching and research. Our undergraduate degree provides students with a wide range of experience and skills across the breadth of geography, based on in-depth teaching from our many expert staff.
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International Graduate School
With over 200 graduate students from a range of nationalities, professional and disciplinary backgrounds we are one of the largest, most diverse and vibrant graduate schools in the world offering advanced degrees in Geography and the Environment.
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Our Research
The School is undertaking world-class interdisciplinary research, addressing societal and environmental problems, and advancing knowledge within an exciting research environment. Find out more …
Our Research Centres
In addition to world leading education and research in the School, we host three internationally recognised research centres and lead cross-university initiatives and collaborative networks.
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Environmental Change Institute
The ECI is an interdisciplinary institute for research on the complex processes of global environmental change, the exploration of sustainable solutions, and the promotion of change for the better through partnership and education. Find out more …
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Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
The SSEE is enabling business and governments to address the global energy, environment and sustainable development challenges of the 21st century. Find out more …
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Transport Studies Unit
The Transport Studies Unit seeks to advance innovative approaches to the study of 'transport futures' over time and space. Find out more …
Our Research Networks
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Oxford Networks for the Environment
The Oxford Networks for the Environment mobilise the University's expertise to find solutions to the complex, converging challenges of energy, water, food security, climate change, and threats to biodiversity. Find out more …
