The Department of Politics and
International Relations at Oxford is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for teaching
and research.
The study of these disciplines at Oxford has a long and distinguished history and the
department is now one of the largest in the field in the UK.
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Rana Mitter named one of the world’s top 50 thinkers
22 July 2021
Sophie Smith appointed to top post at Journal of the History of Ideas
21 July 2021
Video library of UK constitutional reform conversations now live
02 July 2021
A statement from DPIR
02 July 2021
Marina Pérez de Arcos wins award for article on German-Spanish Cold War relationship
02 July 2021
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COVID-19 University Resources
Email updates are sent regularly to DPIR staff and students, however the latest information can also be found online:
- Oxford University COVID-19 RESPONSE: Home to the latest information and guidance on studying, researching, working and living in Oxford in the 2020–21 academic year
- DPIR COVID-19 information and resources for staff and students: What to do if you or someone in your household have COVID-19 symptoms, how we are working to make Manor Road safe, and guidance for remote working.
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