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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Clay-organic bonds key to Burgess Shale fossilisation

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Gwen Antell wins best student presentation

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Eigg beach runner stumbles on dinosaur bone

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Oxford to host virtual PalAss 2020