Climate change is reshaping national security. Oxford researchers are helping governments stay ahead of the risks

Food prices. Flooding. Energy security. Migration. Supply chains. They are often debated as separate policy challenges. However, new research from the Oxford Martin School's Agile Initiative suggests they are deeply interconnected, and that understanding how environmental change influences them is critical to the UK's future security.

The economics of food price caps: who benefits, who pays and the ripple effects

Food price caps can offer immediate relief when living costs rise, but they may also have unintended consequences. A new Oxford Martin briefing explains the economic trade-offs and what they could mean for consumers and the wider food system.

Oxford researchers warn Parliament that the UK cannot rely on access to the world's most advanced AI

Oxford Martin School researchers told MPs this week that the UK cannot rely on continued access to the world's most advanced artificial intelligence systems, presenting new evidence to Parliament as AI sovereignty moves up the pollical agenda.

Chellaram Foundation £5 million gift to Oxford launches new programme for healthy and sustainable diets

A major new research and engagement programme at the University of Oxford will investigate how healthier, more sustainable diets can be achieved at population level, and how evidence can inform policy and practice across food, health and environmental systems.

Updated Oxford Martin Principles set benchmark for credible climate transition plans

World’s highest-consuming 10% cause up to $5.7 trillion a year in environmental damage - more than the global climate and biodiversity funding gaps combined

Biodiversity loss, not climate change, is the largest component of the global damage bill, a new Oxford Martin School and University of Leiden study finds

AI robots can go rogue – a researcher on how easily it happens

Earlier this year in Beijing, a humanoid robot crossed a half-marathon finish line in a blistering 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

Dr Steve Smith appointed MBE in King's Birthday Honours

The King's Birthday Honours 2026 Lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people for their outstanding contributions, including Dr Steve Smith of the University of Oxford.

How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis

There’s no sign that methane emissions are declining globally.

Can reorganising old ideas help us invent faster?

When we think about innovation, we usually picture something new: a new machine, a new medicine, a new energy technology, or a new digital tool. Progress is often imagined as a stream of fresh ideas entering the world.

Drought linked to 46% increase in sexual violence among adolescents in Southern Africa

Study reveals climate change is increasing risks to child safety.

The age of cascading crises: Why the world keeps being surprised

From the Gulf to Ukraine to the Sahel, today’s conflicts are not isolated events but cascading shocks in a hyper-connected world, yet our institutions remain built to react to yesterday’s wars.