News and Events

News

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Four Oxford social scientists awarded major European Research Council Advanced Grants

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New Catalyst Fund for Social Sciences announced

The VC (left) presents the Empowering People Award to Clare Oxenbury-Palmer (Law), Elisha Ward (SSD), and Anne Wolfes (Psychiatry)

Social Sciences Division colleagues recognised in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

Across the Division five projects were named Winners in their categories, with a further two Highly Commended. A remarkable success across 13 categories, demonstrating the high-quality teaching, research and professional services contribution across the Division.
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Colleagues from across Social Sciences Division shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor's Awards

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Divisional members contribute to conference exploring the Motherhood Penalty

Impact Conference 2026

Impact in Motion: Social Sciences Impact Conference 2026 explores how social sciences can drive change in uncertain times

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Two departments top the 2026 QS World University Rankings

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Saïd Business School appoints first Poet Laureate, Dr Athol Williams

Events

Below is a list of major upcoming events hosted by our departments. There are hundreds of other events each term across the Social Sciences Division, including seminars, workshops and conferences. You can view a full list on Oxford Events. To see a dedicated calendar for each department, please visit the 'Events' section on their individual websites.

OII 25th Anniversary Public Lecture: danah boyd, Cornell University

‘Dreaming of a Networked World: Reflections on the Political Economy of the Internet’

Guest lecture: United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Jean-Pierre Lacroix

‘The Difficult Journey of Peace: Challenges and Opportunities for Peace Operations in a Fragmented World’