The School undertakes world-class interdisciplinary research, addresses societal and environmental problems, and advances knowledge within an intellectually vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment that combines natural and social sciences and has geography at its core.
We are also developing better public policy, supporting enterprise and innovation, and facilitating knowledge exchange through wider public engagement.
You can find out more about our research highlights through our latest news, 'Spotlight on Research' series, and recent publications.
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.
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Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
The SSEE is a leading interdisciplinary, international academic hub focused upon teaching, research, and engagement with businesses and enterprise on climate change and long-term environmental sustainability.
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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.
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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.
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Latest Publications
- Adshead, D., Román García, O., Thacker, S. and Hall, J.W. (2021) Infrastructure strategies for achieving the global development agendas in small islands. Earth's Future.
- Wainwright, L. (2021) Lessons from psychiatry for treating post-acute COVID-19 fatigue. Australasian Psychiatry. Correspondence.
- Alova, G., Trotter, P.A. and Money, A. (2021) A machine-learning approach to predicting Africa's electricity mix based on planned power plants and their chances of success. Nature Energy.
- Kew, S.F., Philip, S.Y., Hauser, M., Hobbins, M., Wanders, N., van Oldenborgh, G.J., van der Wiel, K., Veldkamp, T.I.E., Kimutai, J., Funk, C., and Otto, F.E.L. (2021) Impact of precipitation and increasing temperatures on drought trends in eastern Africa. Earth System Dynamics, 12: 17-35.
- Febrache, F. and MacClancy, J. (2021) The Political Agency of British Migrants: Brexit and Belonging. Routledge. pp. 132. ISBN: 9780367462970.
- Cesaro, Z., Ives, M., Nayak-Luke, R., Mason, M., Bañares-Alcántara, R. (2021) Ammonia to power: Forecasting the levelized cost of electricity from green ammonia in large-scale power plants. Applied Energy, 282(Part A). 116009.
- Aggarwal, S., Larson, A., McDermott, C.L., Katila, P. and Giessen, L. (2021) Tenure reform for better forestry: An unfinished policy agenda. Forest Policy and Economics, 123. 102376.
