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The Transport Studies Unit (TSU is an internationally renowned research centre based at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford.

TSU takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of transport futures, drawing on relevant, state-of-the art developments in geography, environmental and transport studies, economics, sociology, psychology and the engineering sciences. We also draw on the full spectrum of available methods and underpinning philosophies for our research projects. About the TSU:
The TSU is a research centre based at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford. It has an established international research reputation in the fields of transport policy analysis, the development of new methodologies and behavioural studies. The TSU's mission is to maintain and enhance this reputation for excellence in research and to extend it into teaching. To this end, the TSU aims to be at the leading edge in national and international transport developments. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the social, economic and environmental implications of transport over both time and space. The TSU's work ranges in geographic scale from the local to the global, and the full spectrum of quantitative and qualitative research techniques is deployed. Most TSU staff are full time researchers and scientists working on specific externally funded projects within these fields of research although we also host a number of academic visitors working more independently on cross-cutting issues. The TSU is committed to:

* Undertaking integrated and collaborative research;
* Creating dynamic partnerships with government, business, NGOs and the public;
* Informing public and corporate policy and the wider community; and
* Making our research insights accessible to all.

27/05/2021

Looking for volunteers to participate in the survey to collect individual air quality monitoring data with time-stamped location history to estimate the individual exposure to air pollution led by Dr Won Do Lee of .

Participants will be asked to 1) carry a GPS tracker and portable air quality monitor together for one week, and 2) fill in the activity-travel diary on the website at the end of the day or the following day (5-10 min each day). £25.00 will be rewarded to participants.

This proof-of-concept work explores the variations in air pollution exposure between individuals and their daily activities to analyse the highly detailed data resources. Further information about this project can be found on the project website (https://bit.ly/3foSpZX). If you are interested in helping Won Do with his research please contact him directly [email protected]

Central University Research Ethics Committee (CUREC) Approval (Reference: SOGE1A2020-189) and completed the fieldwork risk assessment (AC-2021-NC-052) by School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford.

01/03/2021

How do you conduct local, national and international transport studies during a global pandemic? From monitoring UK mobility changes to climate-related migration in Africa, discover how our researchers have been navigating the challenges the COVID-19 virus has presented (and more!) in the latest issue of our Annual Report. Available here: http://bit.ly/3urSKjK

23/02/2021

"The COVID-19 pandemic may be a decisive turning point in our journey towards better, less polluting, healthier transport systems. But the longer it goes on, the more likely it is that we end up with short-term focused policies that lock in carbon-intensive transport at a time when the planet needs them the least. In this context, our Transport Studies Unit’s mission to inspire and inform change towards a more sustainable, just and accessible transport system has never felt more pertinent or urgent.” said our director, Tim Schwanen.
Explore the full TSU annual report for 2020 and find out more: https://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/about.html

23/09/2020

Application still open to join our new online course! Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with likeminded professionals in transport planning!

Dr Anna Plyushteva from the Transport Studies Unit, Oxford University will be our speaker at the upcoming 'Global Challenges in : after ' new online course (starting 16th November). Find out more at: https://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/course/urban-mobility-after-covid-19.html. APPLICATIONS OPEN.

14/09/2020

Don't miss our upcoming new online course on the after ! With leading experts from the University of Oxford and a great cohort of international participants!

Professor Tim Schwanen from the Transport Studies Unit, Oxford University will be our speaker at the upcoming 'Global Challenges in : after ' NEW online course (starting 16th November). Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/dmRUqgv. APPLICATIONS OPEN.

02/06/2020

Data from the Oxford COVID-19 Impact Monitor (developed by a team including Doctor Won Do Lee and Lucas Kruitwagen from the Oxford School of Geography and the Environment) shows that men travel 48% more than women in the face of COVID-19. http://www.education.ox.ac.uk/data-shows-men-travel-48-more-than-women-in-face-of-covid-19/

30/01/2020

The idea that , or 'EVs', are new is thoroughly misguided. In a video for The Times, Tim Schwanen explains the history of the , from its birth in the early 1800s through to the climate emergency today, being touted “an important part of the future of urban mobility”. However, he explains, to make our transport systems truly sustainable “we will need to move away from owned vehicles towards walking, cycling and public transport”.

Despite many people believing that electric cars are a recent phenomenon, the first types of EVs were being produced in the early 19th century. The technology behind them continued to evolve

21/01/2020

“If we’re serious about getting to , this growth in the size of vehicles needs to be prevented.”

Last year the UK bought x37 more SUVs than . Christian Brand talks to WIRED about the rise of the & why that needs to change

More of us are buying electric cars than ever before, but our emissions are still going up. Falling diesel and rising SUV sales are to blame

18/12/2019

It's been a busy 2018-19! Check out our Annual Review - 32 pages of 'how we've moved forwards' in pictures, words, facts and figures

https://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/Annual_Review_2018-19-web.pdf

17/12/2019

Remember, the deadline for our Diversity Scholarship to attend the course (March 2020) by the Transport Studies Unit, Oxford University is on the 14th of January!The covers fees,accommodation and travel expenses (up to £500)! Find out more at: https://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/news/191120-diversity-scholarship.html

09/12/2019

We are delighted to invite applications for our new Diversity Scholarship to support attendance at our Global Challenges in Transport Oxford Leadership Programme organised by the Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford.

The scholarship provides a unique opportunity for under-represented voices to participate in our courses, exploring the future of .

The scholarship will cover all tuition fees and accommodation, plus visa and travel expenses up to £500, enabling beneficiaries to attend one of our courses in 2020.

https://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/news/191120-diversity-scholarship.html

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School Of Geography And The Environment, South Parks Road
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+441865285066

Website

http://www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/

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