School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford
"Welcome to the School of Geography and Environment, an intellectually vibrant, research-intensive academic department at the centre of British geography." Professor Heather Viles, Head of School
An academic department of the University of Oxford, the School is internationally recognised for the quality of its teaching, research and wider engagement. 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.
Oxford Climate Society Talk: Jonathan Porritt Jonathon is the Co-Founder of Forum for the Future, the UK's leading sustainable development charity, and an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development. He will be talking about our path towards a greener future. | Turl Street Kitchen, Oxford.
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Green and Smart Transport Professor Jianping Wu, Director of Future Transport Research Centre of Tsinghua-Cambridge-MIT at Tsinghua University in Beijing. | This talk will introduce some of the recent researches in Future Transport Research Centre at Tsinghua University. It covers the following 4 areas: 1) Urban traffic emission pollution control with on-line traffic management strategy; 2) The driving behaviour recognition using Big Data technologies; 3) Simulation system for autonomous driving; and 4) AlphaGo and the future urban traffic control. Gilbert Room, SoGE, University of Oxford.
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Prosperity without Growth - 7 years on Tim Jackson, Professor of Sustainable Development, University of Surrey. ECI Big Ideas Seminar Series. School of Geography and the Environment, Oxford. Fully booked.
Adaptation regimes: confronting climate change and environmental crisis in Bangladesh Kasia Paprocki is a PhD Candidate in Development Sociology at Cornell University. She has worked in Bangladesh for over a decade, where her work has focused on the political economy of development and agrarian change. Herbertson Room, SoGE, Oxford. Booking not required.
The mobilities of young adults in the 21st Century Featuring guest speakers Prof Ann Berrington (University of Southampton) and Jean Taylor (Senior Service Manager Policy & Partnerships, Lambeth Council). Chaired by Dr Debbie Hopkins (TSU). Beckit Room, SoGE, Oxford.
IFSTAL: Methods for analysing food systems Part of the IFSTAL programme for post-graduate students with an interest in the food system. This workshop will explore methods for analysing food systems. Booking required. Gibert Room, SoGE, Oxford.
Can future energy needs be met sustainably? Professor Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, Director of Energy Research, University of Oxford. Lecture Theatre, Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford. Booking Required.
Mobilities for an ageing population Featuring guest speakers Associate Prof Charles Musselwhite (Swansea University) and Jane Vass OBE (Director of Policy & Research, AGE UK). Chaired by Prof David Banister (TSU). Gottmann Room, SoGE, Oxford.
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Why India needs monsoon scientists Sunita Narain, Director General, Centre for Science and Environment. ECI Big Ideas Seminar Series. H O Beckit Room, SoGE, Oxford.
Fact and Fuss: implications for microbiota research Lindsay Hall, Institute of Food Research, UEA. Hilary Term Interdisciplinary Microbiome Project Seminar Series. Roy Griffiths Room, Keble College, Oxford. Booking not required.
Land, Outdoors & Nature Join Peter Nixon, the National Trust's Director of Land, Landscape and Nature and Professor Heather Viles, Head of The School of Geography & the Environment as they discuss the challenges and opportunities we face today in caring for and studying the natural environment. St Luke's Chapel, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter.
Life events and mobilities across the life course Featuring guest speakers Dr Sara Tilley (University of Edinburgh) and Emma Aldrich (Regional Programme Officer for East & Southern Africa, Marie Stopes International). Chaired by Dr Tim Schwanen (TSU). Beckit Room, SoGE, Oxford.
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Urban shrinkage with Chinese characteristics Dr. Vlad Mykhnenko, University of Oxford. This study exposes a hitherto well-concealed dimension of China's urban geography - that of shrinkage, directly effecting one in ten of its cities. Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford.
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Pathological Lives Steve Hinchliffe, University of Exeter (Geography). Hilary Term Interdisciplinary Microbiome Project Seminar Series. Roy Griffiths Room, Keble College, Oxford. Booking not required.
Title to be confirmed Dr Rodrigo Camara Leret, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Oxford Centre for Tropical Forests Seminar. A J Herbertson Room, SoGE, Oxford. Booking required.
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4th Oxford Interdisciplinary Desert Conference The 4th Oxford Interdisciplinary Desert conference provides a forum for researchers and those interested in desert and dryland environments and societies to present, discuss and debate dryland themes and research. Registration now open.
Experience the unique and integrative undergraduate geography degree programme at a university leading the way in geographical teaching and research. Our undergraduate degree provides students with a wide range of experience and skills across the breadth of geography, based on in-depth teaching from our many expert staff. Find out more …
International Graduate School
With over 200 graduate students from a range of nationalities, professional and disciplinary backgrounds we are one of the largest, most diverse and vibrant graduate schools in the world offering six advanced degrees in Geography and the Environment. Find out more …
Our Research
The School is undertaking world-class interdisciplinary research, addressing societal and environmental problems, and advancing knowledge within an exciting research environment. Find out more …
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.
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. Find out more …
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
The SSEE is enabling business and governments to address the global energy, environment and sustainable development challenges of the 21st century. Find out more …
Transport Studies Unit
The Transport Studies Unit seeks to advance innovative approaches to the study of 'transport futures' over time and space. Find out more …
Our Research Networks
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. Find out more …
Ranked 1st in 2016 QS World University Subject Rankings for Geography - for the sixth year running
European Commission HR Excellence in Research