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
Engelsteadter, S. (2020) Data Analysis and Visualisation in Climate Science - A Programmer's Guide. Leanpub.- Aeby, G.S., Howells, E., Work, T., Abrego, D., Williams, G.J., Wedding, L.M., Caldwell, J.M., Moritsch, M. and Burt, J.A. (2020) Localized outbreaks of coral disease on Arabian reefs are linked to extreme temperatures and environmental stressors. Coral Reefs: 1-18.
- Schipper, E.L.F., Tanner, T., Dube, O.P., Adams, K.M. and Huqf, S. (2020) The debate: Is global development adapting to climate change? World Development Perspectives.
- Li, S., Schmidt, A.M. and Elliott, S.J. (2020) Socioeconomic factors and bacillary dysentery risk in Jiangsu Province, China: a spatial investigation using Bayesian hierarchical models. International Journal of Environmental Health Research: 1-12.
- Hansen, P., Morrison, G.M., Zaman, A. and Liu, X. (2020) Smart technology needs smarter management: Disentangling the dynamics of digitalism in the governance of shared solar energy in Australia. Energy Research and Social Science, 60. 101322.
- Cowan, T., Undorf, S., Hegerl, G., Harrington, L. and Otto, F. (2020) Present-day greenhouse gases could cause more frequent and longer Dust Bowl heatwaves. Nature Climate Change.
- Wigley, E. and Rose, G. (2020) Who's behind the wheel? Visioning the future users and urban contexts of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies. Geografiska Annaler: Series B, Human Geography.
