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2026

Dr Fengyi Zhu working in a lab

Oxford EARTH welcomes fifth research fellow Dr Fengyi Zhu

30 September 2026

Representatives from the Navoi delegation and Oxford EARTH meeting

Navoi delegation meets with Oxford EARTH

21 September 2026

Tropical greenery framing Soufrière Hills Volcano in Montserrat in the background

Looking for ‘metal soup’ beneath volcanoes

21 August 2026

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The scramble for critical minerals

05 August 2026

A group photo of attendees at the SEG / iCRAG 2026 African Students Symposium

SEG / iCRAG 2026 African Students Symposium: The Central African Copperbelt

23 July 2026

Associate Professor Julie Cosmidis in Crystal Geyser, Utah

Earth Sciences in Conversation - Associate Professor Julie Cosmidis

20 July 2026

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Podcast: Managing the future of Critical Minerals in the UK

20 July 2026

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World's most influential companies make nature promises, but most lack accountability

13 July 2026

Four Oxford EARTH Research Fellows standing in front of an Oxford EARTH branded banner

Oxford EARTH welcomes four new Research Fellows

01 July 2026

Red book cover with an erupting volcano

Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes

01 July 2026

Oxford EARTH Researchers answering questions during a panel Q&A

Oxford EARTH takes the stage at London Climate Action Week

24 June 2026

Professor Mike Kendall kneels in the snow during fieldwork in Antarctica.

Earth Sciences in Conversation - Professor Mike Kendall

22 June 2026

Delegates seated in small groups discussing topics during a networking lunch in a conference venue.

Oxford EARTH holds Stakeholder Workshop to help shape future research

17 June 2026

Sophus zu Ermgassen, Research Fellow

Sophus zu Ermgassen recognised in ENDS Power List 2026

05 June 2026

Professor Richard Palin presenting at space resources week

University of Oxford represented at Luxembourg Space Resources Week 2026

18 May 2026

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Oxford EARTH researchers reflect on Earth Day and its relevance to their work

22 April 2026

A flock of flamingos standing in a salt lake in Bolivia

NERC grant awarded to investigate lithium in volcano-sedimentary systems.

20 April 2026

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£950k Awarded to Advance Carbon Mineralisation Research

16 April 2026

Researchers seated around a table listening as Professor Yael Parag gives a presentation.

Unpacking "Island-ness" with Professor Yael Parag

04 March 2026

Map showing Lobito Corridor

The Geopolitics of Rare Earths

26 January 2026

Professor Tamsin Mather standing and smiling outdoors

Professors Tamsin Mather recognised in 2026 New Year Honours

02 January 2026

2025

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Oxford EARTH experts publish their thoughts on the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy in The Conversation UK.

27 November 2025

Julie Cosmidis

Associate Professor Julie Cosmidis awarded European Mineralogical Union Research Excellence Medal

28 October 2025

Professor Mike Kendall presenting at Oxford EARTH's Internal Launch

Oxford EARTH's Internal Launch - An Official Introduction to Oxford's New Pioneering Programme

08 October 2025

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Driving Change: Oxford EARTH mentioned in the Vice-Chancellor's Oration 2025

07 October 2025

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Natural hydrogen: The untapped solution to decarbonisation?

17 September 2025