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
- Hodgetts, T. and Lorimer, J. (2021) Rewilding and Invasion. Chapter 20 in, Barker, K. and Francis, R.A. (eds.) Routledge Handbook of Biosecurity and Invasive Species. Routledge. pp. 326-341. ISBN: 9780815354895.
- Ramcilovic-Suominen, S., Carodenuto, S., McDermott, C. and Hiedanpää, J. (2021) Environmental justice and REDD+ safeguards in Laos: Lessons from an authoritarian political regime. Ambio.
- Berry, P. and Brown, I. (2021) National environment and assets. Chapter 3 in, Betts, R.A., Haward, A.B. and Pearson, K.V. (eds.) The Third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Report. Climate Change Committee, London.
- Yu, J., Berry, P., Guillod, B.P. and Hickler, T. (2021) Climate Change Impacts on the Future of Forests in Great Britain. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 9(83).
- Choi, C., Berry, P. and Smith, A. (2021) The climate benefits, co-benefits, and trade-offs of green infrastructure: a systematic literature review. Journal of Environmental Management, 291. 112583.
- Coombes, M.A. and Viles, H.A. (2021) Integrating nature-based solutions and the conservation of urban built heritage: Challenges, opportunities, and prospects. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 63. 127192.
- Fair, H. (2021) Feeding extinction: navigating the metonyms and misanthropy of palm oil boycotts. Journal of Political Ecology, 28(1).
