Palaeobiology at the University of Oxford

Oxford hosts a vibrant palaeobiological research community across the University, including at the Department of Earth Sciences and the Museum of Natural History. The Museum holds world-leading palaeontological collections. This site describes our current research, lists events around the University, and provides advice on how to study palaeobiology at Oxford.

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Research News

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Fossils reveal 'latitudinal traps' that increased the risk of extinction for marine species

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Earth Sciences in Conversation: Erin Saupe

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Professor Erin Saupe awarded ERC Consolidator Grant

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Oxford team's fieldwork revealing how complex life first evolved on Earth