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Keynote event coming up on Tuesday 11th March 2025 @ 17:00 GMT ➤ Sustainability, prosperity & global decision-making in the age of ecological scarcity with visiting fellow Ed Barbier 🛜Hybrid event at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social 🔗Registration link ➤ www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/ecolo... #EconSky

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Wonderful to host and hear @sdiazecology.bsky.social last week, giving her thought provoking exploration of the narratives of nature: eden, spoils or garden. Can be watched here: www.youtube.com/live/ZmE3yri... @oxmartinschool.bsky.social @naturerecovery.bsky.social

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Why does youth engagement matter? Join us for 'Young People and Community-Led Change' to explore how youth-led decision-making drives better social outcomes. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-people-and-community-led-change-the-why-what-and-how-tickets-1262509603209?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Prof Martyn Unsworth shares how geophysics helps us predict eruptions and harness geothermal energy. Explore real-world case studies from Antarctica to South America. 📅 13 March | 12.30 (GMT) Register now: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/geothermal-energy-resources

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Join us as Prof Edward Barbier explores how economies can thrive in an age of ecological scarcity. From low-carbon transition to environmental markets, this talk unpacks the green race and its impact on sustainability. Register now: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/ecological-scarcity

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A massive congratulations to @petescarbs.bsky.social

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Super excited to announce the launch of THRIVING Food Futures - our new policy research hub funded by @ukri.org and @nihr.bsky.social. Over the next five years we will focus on policies that align UK diets with #NetZero targets and maximise health co-benefits. More details on our website below.

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NEW: THRIVING Food Futures project with @oxprimarycare.bsky.social aims to design and evaluate new food policies to support healthy, sustainable diets across the UK 🍏 As well as helping us meet Net Zero targets, sustainable diets can address public health issues 👇 bit.ly/41wlv1p

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1/ 🐘 On #WorldWildlifeDay, we spotlight the complexities of wildlife trade—a mix of legal, illegal, and unsustainable practices impacting biodiversity. 🔎 Research-based policies are key to balancing conservation, trade, and livelihoods. More in this 🧵 ⬇️

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To all those observing, we at the Oxford Martin School would like to wish you a spiritually fulfilling #Ramadan.

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How do we value land? TABLE is partnering w/ @britishecologicalsociety.org & @naturerecovery.bsky.social on Nature, Farming & Food Symposium (19-20 June) to bring together science, policy & practice. Registration & call for presentations is open: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...

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📣 Calling all environmental practitioners, policy professionals & researchers - Don't miss this opportunity to explore the advanced policy research of The Agile Initiative @oxmartinschool.bsky.social Register to attend for free here (places limited) ➡️ www.agile-initiative.ox.ac.uk/events/event...

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Our work on rapid detection of antibiotic resistant and susceptible cells using ribosome phenotypes is out today! We used fluorescent imaging and changes in bacterial structure to classify single cells with high accuracy. @achilleskap.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social doi.org/10.1038/s420...

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🌍 Don’t miss the Women in State Capacity Conference! ✨ Keynote: Prof Rema Hanna (Harvard Kennedy School) 📅 A full day of research, networking & collaboration. 📅 12 March | 09:00-17:45 Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-state-capacity-conference-tickets-1248136863959?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Is nature a paradise, a resource, or a garden? Join us as Professor Sandra Díaz, 2025 Tyler Prize laureate, delves into why it’s time to rethink our relationship with the nature. 📆 5 March | From 5pm Register now: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/nature-narratives

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We mourn the loss of Professor Sue Iversen (1940–2025), the inaugural Director of the Oxford Martin School. Her visionary leadership and dedication to science have left an enduring legacy. Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/rflsbogidv

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JOB OPPORTUNITY ➤ We are seeking a distinguished and high-impact scholar for a joint appointment as Associate Professor of Social Policy in the @dspi-oxford.bsky.social and Director of the Economics, Inequality & Opportunity (EIO) Programme of @inetoxford.bsky.social 🔗 www.inet.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

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We are excited to welcome Fazl Barez @fbarez.bsky.social, who joins us as a senior postdoctoral research fellow. He will be leading research initiatives in AI safety and interpretability. @oxmartinschool.bsky.social Find out more: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/people/fazl-...

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🦠🤖 Researchers from our Pandemic Genomics programme have outlined in a study how advances in AI can accelerate breakthroughs in infectious disease research and outbreak response. Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/gvfbqzdlys

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How do we get more people connected with nature? 🥦 In #FoodTakes Ep 6, Richard Kipling of TABLE & @susfoodtrust.bsky.social has an unusual proposal: build more towerblocks 🏙 Share your thoughts below ⬇️ 🎥 Filmed at ORFC, Food Takes is produced by TABLE's @rebelwrit.bsky.social

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1/ The global wildlife trade is a complex mix of legal, illegal, and unsustainable practices. How do we protect biodiversity while supporting communities? 🧵👇 #WildlifeTrade

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Join us for the Women in State Capacity Conference! An event exploring cutting-edge political economy with women academics. Join the opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate! Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-state-capacity-conference-tickets-1248136863959?aff=oddtdtcreator

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A new article by Changing Global Orders co-director Louise Fawcett (@politicsoxford.bsky.social & @oxmartinschool.bsky.social) on the role of regions in security governance over the long term 👇 #HistIR www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Can we create a fairer, more ethical Web? 🌐 Join Prof Ruben Verborgh, @timbl.bsky.social & Sir Nigel Shadbolt as they discuss data privacy, equity & the future of the Web in the AI era. 🗓️ 27 Feb | 5.00pm - In-person Register now: https://s.mtrbio.com/mizcbarunv

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🚨 The illegal wildlife trade is one of the world’s biggest black markets—fuelling biodiversity loss, crime, and even public health risks. What can be done? Our researchers at the Oxford Martin Programme on Wildlife Trade are finding answers.

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International, national and local partners have been welcomed to the launch of the world’s first centre dedicated to empowering global epilepsy research and care. Find out more ⬇️ @oxmartinschool.bsky.social

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We're delighted for our Visiting Fellow @sdiazecology.bsky.social, who has received the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/bwehiyumsm

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Let's celebrate #WomenInScience! On #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience find out what inspired Jun Zhao - of our Ethical Web and Data Architectures programme and @compscioxford.bsky.social at @ox.ac.uk - to get into computer science. #WomenInSTEM

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We're so privileged to work with some of the best #WomenInScience. On #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, find out how Ioana Duta - of our Global Epilepsy programme and @ndcnoxford.bsky.social at @ox.ac.uk - began her journey as a mathematician and data scientist. #WomenInSTEM

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Our founder @maxroser.bsky.social has received an honorary doctorate from KU Leuven & UCLouvain! For his work to make data & research on large global challenges easier for everyone to access & understand, and the positive global impact that Our World in Data has had. Congratulations, Max!

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Join OPHI and the Institute for International Economic Policy next week for our seminar "Resilient Human Development: Advancing Human Development amidst shocks”, from OPHI Director Sabina Alkire. 📆 11 Feb ⏰ 4:10pm GMT 📍Meeting Room 2 @odid-qeh.bsky.social 🔗Or join online: bit.ly/OPHIseminar

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🧠💜 On #EpilepsyDay, Ioana Duta of our Global Epilepsy programme looks at the potential for affordable digital diagnostic tools in low- and middle-income countries and challenges. Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/rhbrnmxgho

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Researchers from our Wildlife Trade programme have found that CITES is not deterring widespread illegal activities in wildlife trade systems across the world. Find out why: https://s.mtrbio.com/yzpdzpdmmy

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A massive congratulations to our Global Epilepsy programme on the launch of the Centre for Global Epilepsy at Wolfson College. It will address this disease's global burden. Read more: https://s.mtrbio.com/ohvjfaeyya

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The SBTi made headlines last year when it proposed changes to how it assesses whether companies are meeting their climate targets. In a new blog, Alexis McGivern, Matilda Becker & Molly James reflect on how researchers can respond to controversy: www.agile-initiative.ox.ac.uk/news/deliber...

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Very excited that we will be welcoming Sarah Bradbury from IGD and @paulbehrens.bsky.social from @oxmartinschool.bsky.social as the keynote speakers for LEAP 2025! Don't forget to submit your abstract by 14 February! www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/leap...

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