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News & Media View all ›
In memoriam: Shirley Williams (1930-2021)
14 April 2021
DPIR DPhil graduate Maryhen Jiménez Morales wins top prize for doctoral research
01 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.
The Oxford University Politics Blog
Washington and Pyongyang: Back to Square One?
US administrations may change, but the North Korean problem, in all its guises, has plagued the United States for at least the past thirty years. The new Commander-in-Chief, Joe Biden, and his administration are facing increasing calls from the broader international community to clarify US policy towards East Asia, which includes China, Japan, and the two Koreas. The last Democratic...
Events View all ›
Apr
20
Apr
21
13 Lessons from Lockdown
Wed, 21 Apr - 13:00
Apr
22
Oxford Spring School public lecture: MRP Modelling
Thu, 22 Apr - 17:15
Apr
27
China’s Military Strategy in the New Era
Tue, 27 Apr - 13:00