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Leading a horse to water...
When a physicist comes to talk to you about the ethics of resource stewardship, you know you have a challenge that goes beyond the scientific issues and into a realm that is much more complex. That’s what Myles Allen wanted to explain and ex... Read More »
Energy and externalities - how to meet the challenges ahead
A lecture by Prof Amartya Sen on 11 July prompted a fascinating discussion among expert academics and audience members. This blog summarises some of the key points from the lecture and panel discussion. Links to the lecture text, photos and furthe... Read More »
Reflections on a revolution in Oxford
The University of Oxford’s academic term has wound to a close, and you can almost hear the rustle of papers as desks are tidied and reports filed away… Academics are preparing to re-immerse their minds into the backlog of research tha... Read More »
A new partner in making a difference
Looking to the future is something we do a lot at the Oxford Martin School. We believe that better, more effective decision-making depends on not only a strong evidence base but also serious reflection on long-term trends and opportunities. A rece... Read More »
Can emerging technologies save the world?
If you could invent a new technology that had the potential to cure a human disease, remove atmospheric pollutants or provide a sustainable source of cheap, clean energy, would you do it? Of course! But wait. Might there be ... Read More »
Population and the planet: A challenging balancing act
The challenges of population growth are complex. But a few impacts are quite clear: the world’s consumption rates are increasing, natural resources are declining, and the demands on our agricultural and ecological systems are unsustainable. ... Read More »
Can we inspire new interdisciplinary research on the future?
I recently came across a quote attributed to Albert Einstein: "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." For me, this sums up the thinking behind the Oxford Martin School’s effort... Read More »
Making sparks between science and art
The Oxford Martin School's stated mission is: to foster innovative thinking, interdisciplinary scholarship and collaborative activity to address the most pressing risks and realize important new opportunities of the 21st century. Since near the... Read More »
Developing a vaccine for meningitis
Students are invited to take part in a clinical study to research vaccines that will help prevent the spread of meningitis-causing bacteria. Meningitis is a potentially deadly disease, and due to their shared living quarters students are at a parti... Read More »
Using the Oceans to Reduce Atmospheric CO2 Levels
Prof Gideon Henderson, co-Director of the 21st Century Oceans Institute with Prof David Marshall, spoke at the School on 27 November about the relationship between the oceans, the carbon cycle and climate change. His lecture highlighted the work of... Read More »
War and Human Rights
Professor Jennifer Welsh and Dr David Rodin spoke on 20 November about the work of the new Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict (ELAC). As co-Directors of this new Institute at the 21st Century School, they draw on the disciplines of... Read More »
Curing Cancer with Protons and Light Ions
As co-Directors of the new Particle Therapy Cancer Research Institute (PTCRi) at the 21st Century School, Professor Ken Peach and Dr Bleddyn Jones are bringing together particle physics and medical oncology to develop a new cure for certain cancers... Read More »
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