Funding applications open for solutions-focused research impacting future generations

The Oxford Martin School has opened its latest round of funding for 2023, inviting Expressions of Interest for research that are solutions-focused and could have a major impact on current and future generations.

Excessive state reliance on carbon dioxide removal is ‘likely inconsistent with international law,’ says Oxford research

In the run-up to COP28, new research from a team at the University of Oxford and Imperial College London warns that states which over-rely on future Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) to meet Paris Agreement targets could fall foul of international law.

Antimicrobial researchers use AI to detect antibiotic resistance faster

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, researchers supported by the Oxford Martin Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Testing have reported advances towards a novel and rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test that can return results within as little as 30 minutes.

Kate Orkin wins ESRC Award

A researcher from the Oxford Martin Programme on African Governance has won the ESRC award for Outstanding Public Policy Impact.

HESTIA to support sustainable shrimp farming in Vietnam

Researchers from the University of Oxford have announced a joint research programme with Can Tho University's College for Aquaculture and Fisheries (CAF) and the Stockholm Resilience Centre (Stockholm University) to boost the sustainability of shrimp farming in Vietnam's Mekong River Delta.

Methane, meat and metrics

The Oxford Martin School's Director, Professor Sir Charles Godfray, and Professor of Geosystem Science, Myles Allen discuss the way forward for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.

Mobile network sharing has positive impact, say researchers

Researchers, including from the Oxford Martin School, have explored the impact of mobile network sharing across 29 European countries and reported a wide range of benefits for operators and consumers.

New research from Agile Initiative finds nature-based solutions are essential for Brazil to meet its 2050 net zero pledge

Without the implementation of nature-based solutions, in particular ending deforestation and restoring native vegetation, Brazil would jeopardise its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) pledges including achieving net zero GHG emissions by mid-century, according to research published today from an international team led by the Oxford Martin School's Agile Initiative.

Climate change ‘biggest threat and opportunity’, says COP26 chief at James Martin Memorial Lecture

President of COP26 in Glasgow 2021, the Rt Hon Sir Alok Sharma MP, discussed the ongoing climate crisis at the first James Martin Memorial Lecture held since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alliances critical to ensure supply chain security, say Oxford Martin researchers

In 2021, disruptions to the supply chain were estimated to have cost the global economy $1.9 trillion. So, how can this be minimised?

AI demand is booming for the right skills and for the technology ‘glue-guys’

Over the past decade, automation technologies have been a key driver of change in the labour market. There has been a huge increase in the demand for AI skills, which has led to different recruitment processes, different job titles and different job specifications.

Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries

A breakthrough technique developed by University of Oxford researchers could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries. The researchers demonstrated for the first time that neural cells can be 3D printed to mimic the architecture of the cerebral cortex. These results have been published in the journal Nature Communications.