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Oxford Social Sciences Division @socsci.ox.ac.uk · 1d

Congratulations Dr @avideshseenath.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social on receiving a #TeachingExcellence Award!

The award recognises his inclusive approaches to teaching & student support with:
-weekly 1:1 meetings
-career preparation
-community building

www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...

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School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford @oxfordgeography.bsky.social · 6d

A huge congratulations to Professor Robert Hilton for his appointment as Professor of Geography and fellow of Hertford College. He will be joining us from the beginning of January!

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Professor Robert Hilton appointed Professor of Geography at the School of Geography and the Environment

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 6d

In advance of the 2025 UK critical minerals strategy, the push for onshoring mining must not ignore local realities, explains @oxfordgeography.bsky.social's Jamie Hinch ⬇️

As mining returns to Cornwall, lithium ambitions tussle with local heritage

In advance of the release of the 2025 UK critical minerals strategy, the excitement for onshoring mining cannot ignore local experiences.

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 16d

It's absolutely astonishing: In just about 13 years, Norway has skyrocketed from virtually no sales of zero-emission battery electric vehicles to nearly 100% of all new passenger car purchases.

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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 21d

Starting this afternoon with Linton Award winner, Prof Dave Thomas (@oxfordgeography.bsky.social), a fantastic summary of the evolution of dryland aeolian research over the last 50 years from hand mapping to AI. A talk filled with dunes, dating and fieldwork. Thanks Dave. #BSG25

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School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford @oxfordgeography.bsky.social · 21d

A huge congratulations to Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam, a DPhil student at SoGE, and her team for winning First Prize in the ASHRAE Region XIV Net-Zero Building Design Competition 2025 on Net Zero Data Centres!

Read online: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 23d

Still some seats left for this seminar on Weds 17th in @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
Hope to see you there

The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 28d

We have a bonus seminar coming your way next week, reserve your seat now: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...

@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @torchoxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

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Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford @tsuoxford.bsky.social · 29d

Great to see recent research from @sgyucel.bsky.social & @timschwanen.bsky.social highlighted in Nature Climate Change. bsky.app/profile/sgyu...

Shiv Yücel @sgyucel.bsky.social · 29d

⭐ Fantastic to see recent work w/ @timschwanen.bsky.social featured as a Research Highlight in the latest issue of Nature Climate Change. In this work, we examine how people across the Pacific Northwest of North America adapt their various everyday activities to cope with the threat of heatwaves.

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 28d

We're thrilled that Research Fellow Dr Alice Evatt will be on the BBC's Moral Maze programme tonight! Listen live on Radio 4 at 8pm BST or catch the recording afterwards: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @ox.ac.uk @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

BBC Radio 4 - Moral Maze, Is ‘net zero’ a moral pursuit?

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Sep 8

🌍 | The REACH programme, led by the University of Oxford, has improved water security for over 10 million vulnerable people in Africa and Asia.

Now, they aim to reach 100 million people by 2030. ⬇️

#OxfordClimate | @smithschool.ox.ac.uk | @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

Improving Water Security for 100 Million People

YouTube video by University of Oxford

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 29d

🌿 What can conservation learn from Indigenous worldviews? Helina Jolly shares insights from the Kattunayakan people of South India, where nature is kin, not a resource. A powerful call to rethink human–nature relations. @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @helinajolly.bsky.social

Rethinking Human–Nature Relations Through Indigenous Epistemologies

Dr Helina Jolly, University of Vermont. What can conservation learn from Indigenous knowledge systems? In this video, Rethinking Human–Nature Relations Through Indigenous Epistemologies, we explore…

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Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford @tsuoxford.bsky.social · 29d

Ever wondered what it's like to study a PhD/ DPhil at the TSU in Oxford? Some of our current students and @timschwanen.bsky.social discuss. Watch now: www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/graduate-res...

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PhD/ DPhil Research at the Transport Studies Unit, Oxford University

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Sep 7

A rainbow perfectly captured over Magdalen College 🌈

📷 Instagram | Lucies_Oxford_Camera (photo taken last week)

Rainbow arching over Magdalen College in Oxford, with wet pavement reflecting the scene and pedestrians walking by.

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌱 Can the Amazon help turn the tide on climate change? In this video @dannepstad.bsky.social explores how J-REDD+ carbon credits could cut global emissions by 5%—while funding forest protection & shifting global commodity markets. 🌍🔥 Watch here. @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

The Amazon Forest Climate Solution. Daniel Nepstad

In this video, we explore how the Amazon rainforest is playing a critical role in the global effort to combat climate change. The voluntary carbon market is emerging as a powerful tool for funding…

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CO₂RE – The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub @co2rehub.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨 UK GGR start-ups: apply to pitch at Innovation Day on 1 October! Part of the UK GGR Event, Innovation Day is where you can pitch for the chance join the UK's 1st dedicated CO2 removal accelerator, a programme from @undaunted-hq.bsky.social & Innovate UK. Apply by 12 Sept! co2re.org/events/the-u...

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CO₂RE – The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub @co2rehub.bsky.social · Aug 20

What are the latest developments in GGR research? What do they mean for decision-makers? If you're interested in these 2 questions, we invite you to join us for Day 2 of our UK GGR Event on 30 September at @rigb.org in London. Read more & register: co2re.org/events/the-u...

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School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford @oxfordgeography.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are seeking applications for the Professorship of Environmental Geography. The post will be held in conjunction with a Professorial Fellowship at Linacre College and will begin in September 2026!

More info: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford @oxfordgeography.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to Alex Vasudevan, who has been awarded the title of Professor of Urban #Geography by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford in recognition of his outstanding contributions to his field of research, teaching and academic service!

www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/alex-va...

Alex Vasudevan becomes Professor of Urban Geography

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Oxford Climate Research Network @climateoxford.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎥 Right Here, Right Now: Climate Science, Law & Justice

When lives or properties are destroyed by extreme weather events, can anybody be held to account? New micro-doc explores what happens when #climatescience is taken to the #courtroom. 🌍⚖️

bit.ly/RHRNClimateJ...

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Image of a glacier-capped mountain behind text which reads "Right Here, Right Now: Climate Science, Law and Justice"

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Aug 7

'If we want more people to cycle, we need to build for the bikes - and riders - we have now and want in the future.'

@tsuoxford.bsky.social's Dr Zakiyya Adam outlines recommendations for the implementation of cycling-promoting initiatives in mid-sized European cities 🚲

#CycleToWorkDay

Cities for cycling: what is needed beyond good will and cycle paths?

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Aug 1

🌍 | How can we harness nature-based solutions to protect the planet?

Profs Helen Johnson, Yadvinder Malhi and Nathalie Seddon explain ⬇️
www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-...

#OxfordClimate | @oxfordgeography.bsky.social | @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social | @naturerecovery.bsky.social | @biology.ox.ac.uk ‬

Reversing nature's decline

Oxford experts explain how our climate varies naturally, and how human-induced climate change is impacting nature and biodiversity. They also discuss habitat loss and how we can work with nature to ta...

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School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford @oxfordgeography.bsky.social · Jul 31

🏆 Congratulations to the Academy of Conservation and Care for Environment (ACCE) initiative, who have been awarded the prestigious ✨ Star of Discovery✨ at the 2025 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC)!

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Find out more: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/acce-wi...

ACCE Wins Prestigious "Star of Discovery" at Global Heritage Education Awards

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School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford @oxfordgeography.bsky.social · Jul 31

More reforms are needed to the UK’s Cold Weather Payment system ASAP - highlights @tinafawcett.bsky.social from the @ecioxford.bsky.social along with co-authors.

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 31

The cold weather payment is important but needs to be made in advance of freezing temperatures.

How the UK’s cold weather payments need to change to help prevent people freezing in winter

The cold weather payment is important but needs to be made in advance of freezing temperatures.

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Pete Barbrook-Johnson @bapeterj.bsky.social · Jul 30

Fed up with economists using inappropriate methods to study climate change and net zero?

Here is a paper for you, "Economic models and frameworks to guide climate policy"!

We speak to governments about what they need, and show which economic methods can deliver.

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Economic models and frameworks to guide climate policy

Abstract. Reaching net-zero emissions will involve a structural transformation of the global economy. The transition is complicated by deep uncertainty abo

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · Jul 23

In our latest blog, Cecilia Dahlsjӧ takes a closer look at Ragwort, a plant which divides the UK countryside! Should we embrace or eradicate it?
www.biodiversity.ox.ac.uk/research_sto...
Let us know in the poll below where you stand

@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

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