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 and recent publications.
Research Highlights
The Inspiration Fund (now in its third year) is an exciting opportunity to apply for seed-corn funding for small research projects. The deadline for applications is noon on 29 April 2019.
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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
- Carnell, E., Vieno, M., Vardoulakis, S., Beck, R., Heaviside, C., Tomlinson, S., Dragosits, U., Heal, M.R. and Reis, S. (2019) Modelling public health improvements as a result of air pollution control policies in the UK over four decades - 1970 to 2010. Environmental Research Letters, 14. 074001.
- Koks, E.E., Rozenberg, J., Zorn, C., Tariverdi, M., Vousdoukas, M., Fraser, S.A., Hall, J.W. and Hallegatte, S. (2019) A global multi-hazard risk analysis of road and railway infrastructure assets. Nature Communications, 10. 2677.
- Messina, J.P., Brady, O.J., Golding, N., Kraemer, M.U.G., Wint, G.R.W., Ray, S.E., Pigott, D.M., Shearer, F.M., Johnson, K., Earl, L., Marczak, L.B., Shirude, S., Davis Weaver, N., Gilbert, M., Velayudhan, R., Jones, P., Jaenisch, T., Scott, T.W., Reiner Jr, R.C. and Hay, S.I. (2019) The current and future global distribution and population at risk of dengue. Nature Microbiology.
- Gooden, J. (2019) Cultivating identity through private land conservation. People and Nature.
- Gooden, J. and Moir, F. (2019) Consensus, clusters, and trade-offs in wildlife-friendly ranching: An advance analysis of stakeholder goals in northern Mexico. Biological Conservation, 236: 443-451.
- Gooden, J. (2019) Prudential value and the meaning of nature conservation. ECOS, 40(2). British Association of Nature Conservationists.
- Gaupp, F., Hall, J., Mitchell, D. and Dadson, S. (2019) Increasing risks of multiple breadbasket failure under 1.5 and 2 °C global warming. Agricultural Systems, 175: 34-45.
