Celebrating 25 years of Politics and International Relations at Oxford

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In 2025, DPIR celebrates its 25th year anniversary.

 

On Thursday, 18 September, almost 200 alumni, colleagues, staff, and students joined in person and online to celebrate 25 years of the Department. 

 

Hosted by Head of Department, David Doyle, and Director of the Reuters Institute and the Director of our Journalist Programmes, Mitali Mukherjee, it was an evening of huge celebration and reconnection featuring personal stories and reflections of Celebrating Politics and International Relations at Oxford.

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Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford Professor Irene Tracey's welcome message from the DPIR 25th Anniversary Event in Oxford

As part of our celebrations, we are delighted to share below our special anniversary edition of our alumni magazine, InsPIRes.

 

 

Read articles recognising outstanding contributions of our staff, students, and the impact of our global education and research since 2000. You will find a wide selection of stories: 2024-5 highlights, expert opinions, many individual achievements from our world-leading academics, alumni and present-day staff and students.

 

Across this year, we will continue to recognise the real-world impact and influence of our research over the past 25 years and celebrate successes of our global community. 

 

Read our 25 in 25 Collection.

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