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The Annual Lecture will now be on 26th May with @andrewgant.bsky.social talking about the Oxford Congestion Charge followed by discussion with Nihan Akyelken and then Q&As. There will be a drinks reception after the event. Register now! forms.office.com/e/A3x7F5AHNR @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

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We are delighted to host @andrewgant.bsky.social for this year's annual lecture about the Oxford congestion charge followed by panel discussion and Q&A. A drinks reception will follow the event. All welcome! It's a hybrid event. Registration is required lnkd.in/e_tAbcS8
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Artículo de El País: La red de mujeres detrás de María La Caprichosa Valentina Montoya Robledo “Una exitosa serie de Netflix no puede reflejar fácilmente la enorme red de mujeres que convirtió a una mujer admirable en la heroína de la televisión. Hay una sensación extr...

Read Valentina's new article discussing the women behind Maria la Caprichosa here: trabajodomestico.org/nota-de-el-p...

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María La Caprichosa: the story of research and collaboration behind the hit Netflix drama.
María La Caprichosa: the story of research and collaboration behind the hit Netflix drama. YouTube video by School of Geography and the Environment, Oxford

Watch @valenmontoya.bsky.social and union leader Perxides María Roa Borja share the real life-life story of their collaboration behind hit drama series Maria la Caprichosa.
youtu.be/p_Tc0G6CPHU
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Due to the current and developing situation in the Middle East and beyond, we have decided to postpone the seminar series until further notice. We hope you can join us for another event again soon. @oxfordgeography.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/tsuo...

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Our Seminar Series is now available to book through Feb & March. Talks discuss post war Syria including transport, traffic & mobility issues in Homs, urban mobility in Damascus & sustainable housing reconstruction & refugee camp removal. www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/events/index... @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

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There's still time to sign up for the first talk of our Hilary term seminar series. bsky.app/profile/tsuo...

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Come work with me on a new DUT-funded project on young carers and urban mobility! 2-year postdoc at @tsuoxford.bsky.social : my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

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New TSU Seminar Series for 2026! Dr Abdal Hamid al Masri (Homs University) kicks off with a talk that examines challenges of transport, mobility, and traffic in and around Homs, a central Syrian city in the post-war and reconstruction era. 25th Feb - 12pm online only us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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In their latest article @labibazzouz.bsky.social @profchristianbrand.bsky.social explore how e-cargo bikes (ECBs) don’t just replace car trips — they create new personal and family-oriented travel that is joyful, social, and meaningful.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Toilets can make Africa’s roads safer, according to this new study The lack of toilets makes travelling on Africa’s roads a less-than-pleasant experience.

How can toilets make Africa's roads safer? fgboateng.bsky.social discusses this research in his latest piece for @theconversation.com theconversation.com/toilets-can-... @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

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‘The doorbell is not the problem’: Why government regulation is necessary for the gig work sector Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s defence of his company’s economic model collapses under its own contradictions.

Drawing on TSU’s ongoing research on urban labour and mobility under the JusTIS project, @gauravmittal.bsky.social Mittal reflects on recent delivery worker strikes and debates around the gig economy in India. @oxfordgeography.bsky.social scroll.in/article/1089...

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Listening to the Streets: Reflections from JusTIS Introductory Workshops in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata Between September and November 2025, the JusTIS project team held three introductory workshops in Bengaluru, Delhi and Kolkata, bringing together over 130 stakeholders from workers unions, civil socie...

Comparative fieldwork in Bengaluru, Delhi and Kolkata for the JusTIS project is used to foreground workers’ lived experiences. @gauravmittal.bsky.social @timschwanen.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
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TSU research on active travel for children with SEND featured in new House of Lords report New research from the Transport Studies Unit has been cited in a major new House of Lords report reviewing the Autism Act 2009. The report sets out key recommendations for shaping the UK’s next autism...

New research from @jenmidgeog.bsky.social @plyushteva.bsky.social & Haifa AlArasi has been cited in a new House of Lords report reviewing the Autism Act 2009.
Read more: www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/news/tsu-res...

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Don't forget to sign up to our last seminar of the year! Wednesday at 3pm - Online only.

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Our final online seminar of the series is with Dr Huthaifa Ashqar, Arab American University about "Mobility Under Occupation: Everyday Travel, Injustice, and Resilience in Palestine." 3rd December 3pm. Register now forms.office.com/e/nmnVmhS1w4

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Join us on 12th Nov, 1pm, online with Professor Khaled Al-Sahili, An-Najah National University talking about "Understanding Palestinian University Students’ Attitudes Toward Cycling - a Machine Learning Approach."

Register: forms.office.com/e/dkeACEUBJa

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Cities for cycling: what is needed beyond good will and cycle paths?

🚴Cycling cuts travel costs, travel times & carbon emissions, plus has proven mental & physical health benefits.
So how do we promote cycling initiatives for European cities and ensure it's a safe, accessible option for all?
www.ox.ac.uk/news/feature... #SSDLiving @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

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Sustainable Urban Planning for Urban Expansion/ Development in the West Bank, Palestine 3pm, 29 October 2025. Online only.Dr Zahraa Zawawi (An Najah National University).

Join us for our seminar series ‘Mobility and Urbanisation in Palestine.’ Starting Wed 29 Oct, 3pm online

Dr Zahraa Zawawi, An-Najah National University in Nablus, will discuss ‘Sustainable Urban Planning for Urban Expansion/ Development in the West Bank, Palestine’

Register: tinyurl.com/3n8kxn6s

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Event listings, new joiners, project news and a brand new Global Challenges course. We've been busy over the summer, the latest TSU newsletter will tell you more. @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
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Between or Beyond Bicycles and Cars? Navigating E-Cargo Bike Citizenship in the Transition to Sustainable Urban Mobility E-cargo bikes have gained academic and policy interest for their potential to replace car trips in cities. Like bicycles, they require pedaling, produ…

Clara Glachant of the University of Eindhoven said “Our findings suggest that e-cargo bikes may help cultivate a cycling culture both at the household level and the community level. They may reshape ideas of who belongs on the road, who is entitled to space.” www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Dangerous Commutes | Events | Festival of Social Science Immersive experience, including film and Augmented Reality headsets suitable for those 11 years+

Many working women across Latin America and Africa, commute navigating unsafe transport, risky crossings, wild animals, and even threats of violence every day.

Step into their shoes at the Museum of Oxford through hands-on activities, AR/VR and film.

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Book talk - 'Roadkill : Unveiling The True Cost Of Our Toxic… In this Oxford Martin School event, clean tech entrepreneur Arthur Kay and global prosperity theorist Professor Dame Henrietta L. To watch live online on…

Join @henriettalmoore.bsky.social and Arthur Kay for a discussion on how our dependence on cars has shaped our cities and infrastructure, but also our economies, health, and freedoms. @timschwanen.bsky.social will join the authors in conversation.

www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/roadk...

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The Future of Low Carbon Health and Care Cross-sector care discussion on community futures and reducing environmental impact.

What does the future of low carbon health care look like? Come along to this workshop to find out more. @jenmidgeog.bsky.social will be part of the first panel session "Interdisciplinary perspectives on the journey to low carbon futures".

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...

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Great to see recent research from @sgyucel.bsky.social & @timschwanen.bsky.social highlighted in Nature Climate Change. bsky.app/profile/sgyu...

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Who should pay for the UK’s public EV charging network? As the UK transitions towards net zero, the question of who should pay for public electric vehicle (EV) charging is becoming just as important as where chargers are installed.

Who should pay for the UK’s public EV charging network? In an article for Public Sector Focus @hbudnitz.bsky.social @labibazzouz.bsky.social argue that public investment should be carefully targeted www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/news/who-sho...

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Applications are closing soon for the next course from our Global Challenges in Transport programme - Equity and Justice. We have a great line up of speakers! There are various scholarships and discounts available! Take a look www.tsu.ox.ac.uk/course/equit...

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Cities for cycling: what is needed beyond good will and cycle paths?

'If we want more people to cycle, we need to build for the bikes - and riders - we have now and want in the future.'

@tsuoxford.bsky.social's Dr Zakiyya Adam outlines recommendations for the implementation of cycling-promoting initiatives in mid-sized European cities 🚲

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Where does the UK most need more public EV chargers? Government investment in neighbourhood EV chargers cannot replace investment at motorway services.

'Different types of EV charging are not interchangeable – all are needed to support the switch.'

Government investment in neighbourhood chargers can’t replace the need for motorway infrastructure, explain Dr Labib Azzouz and Dr Hannah Budnitz from @tsuoxford.bsky.social.

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Catch up with all of our latest activities in @tsuoxford.bsky.social Summer Newsletter! mailchi.mp/66cf159bb804... @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

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