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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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Listening to what trust in news means to users
30 April 2021
Composing Peace shortlisted for top literary award
27 April 2021
Black Spartacus shortlisted for UK’s most prestigious history award
22 April 2021
In memoriam: Shirley Williams (1930-2021)
14 April 2021
COVID-19 Information
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.
Trinity Term COVID-19 Testing
The University’s in-house COVID-19 testing service is open to all staff and students of the University and colleges, providing rapid access to free testing for those with suspected coronavirus symptoms.
Alongside this service, the University offers regular symptom-free testing for staff and students who are using or providing college or University services on site, and for students resident at their term-time address.
The Oxford University Politics Blog
Washington and Pyongyang: Back to Square One?
Events View all ›
Orchestration: China’s Economic Statecraft across Asia and Europe
Tue, 11 May - 10:00
Local Elites, Land Inequality, and Nation-building through Public Education
Tue, 11 May - 12:30
Protean War: Embracing Complexity in International Relations
Tue, 11 May - 13:00
Oxford Minds Panel Discussion: Archives
Tue, 11 May - 17:00