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New Research Programme to Strengthen Academic Freedom and University Resilience

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Applications open for two new Oxford Masters Programmes tackling Global Challenges and the Governance of AI

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Postgraduate Admissions Q&A Events – Register now

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Meet our Alumni – Paolo Mauro

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DPIR and Faculty of Law launch new MSc to prepare future leaders in AI governance

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Conrad Kunadu awarded the Deirdre and Paul Malone Thesis Prize

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Geopolitical Risk Programme, July 2026

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Professor Patricia Owens elected a Fellow of the British Academy

Patricia Owens

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DPIR alumnus Dr Daniel Barker Flores wins top APSA Award for best dissertation in the field of comparative politics

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DPIR’s Jane Green awarded Honorary Fellowship from the MRS

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DPIR’s Dr Meera Sabaratnam wins Teaching Excellence Award

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Professor David Doyle to take up role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for People and Culture; Professor David Rueda appointed Interim Head of Department