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
- Fawcett, T., Webb, J., Reiss, S., Hawkey, D., and Mallaburn, P. (2019) Policy: delivering further and faster change in energy demand. In, Eyre, N. and Killip, G. (eds.) Shifting the focus: energy demand in a net zero UK. CREDS – Centre for Research in Energy Demand Solutions. 108 pp.
- Killip, G., Fawcett, T., Cooremans, C., Wijns-Craus, W., Kirshnan, S. and Vosswinkel, F. (2019) Multiple benefits of energy efficiency at the firm level: a literature review.
- Fawcett, T. and Darby, S.J. (2019) Energy sufficiency in policy and practice: the question of needs and wants. Proceedings of ECEEE Summer Study - Belambra Presquile de Giens, France.
- Adnan, M.S.G., Dewan, A., Zannat, K.E. and Abdullah, A.Y.M. (2019) The use of watershed geomorphic data in flash flood susceptibility zoning: a case study of the Karnaphuli and Sangu river basins of Bangladesh. Natural Hazards: 1-24.
- Mykhnenko, V. and Wolff, M. (2019) State rescaling and economic convergence. Regional Studies, 53(4): 462-477.
- Li, H. and Mykhnenko, V. (2019) Urban shrinkage with Chinese characteristics. The Geographical Journal, 184(4): 398-412.
- Lawton, P., Till, K.E., Jasper, S., Vasudevan, A., Dümpelmann, S., Flitner, M., Beach, M., Nash, C. and Gandy, M. (2019) Natura Urbana: The Brachen of Berlin. The AAG Review of Books, 7(3): 214-227.
