Oxford convenes global voices on climate and human rights for Right Here, Right Now launch event

Published on May 30, 2025

The University of Oxford has announced a panel of speakers from across global climate leadership for the launch event of the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit 2025, taking place on Wednesday 4 June in the Sheldonian Theatre.
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New ARIA award will aim to deliver a revolution in sustainable agriculture

May 29, 2025
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Cambridge researchers awarded £7.5 million to build programmable plants

June 2, 2025
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