Maria is a doctoral candidate in International Relations at the University of Oxford. Her current thesis explores the impact of international climate governance on Russian environmental and energy policy. Maria’s broader research interests include Russian foreign policy and militarisation as well as the global politics of climate and energy. 

I manage the Operations and Office Management team, which exists to ensure a conducive working environment for all members of the DPIR community, and represent DPIR on issues related to our Manor Road Building. My responsibilities include:

• Departmental Safety Officer: Risk assessment, policy and safety point of contact for staff and students.

• Travel Manager: Guidance for travel and fieldwork, travel insurance approvals and incident response.

Taylor is a DPhil Candidate in International Relations at St Hilda's College, Oxford. Her research is funded by the ESRC Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership.