The OxAria project is a Natural Environmental Research Council funded collaboration between the University of Birmingham and University of Oxford, supported by public and commercial partners. The project has applied advanced technological and environmental health expertise to understand the air and noise impacts of COVID-19 across Oxford City. See also https://oxaria.org.uk/

The application of high-resolution sensing technology in this context offers potential to measure air pollution at an unprecedented scale and scope, providing a more comprehensive picture of air pollution across Oxford than has previously been possible. Data obtained before, during and after relevant COVID-19 restrictions have been used to understand impacts upon road traffic, air and noise pollution
levels and to assess implications for healthy life expectancy and therefore human health. This information will be used to provide an evidence-base for air quality policy within local authorities, public agencies and national Government.