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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Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Experimental Geobiology Opportunity

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Large-scale fossil study reveals origins of modern biodiversity gradient

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Fossil study brings us one step closer to revealing how 'flying dinosaurs' took flight

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Fossil CSI: Analysis of giant marine reptile graveyard suggests ancient birthing grounds