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Deliberate vaccine misinformation should be held to account - but better information is essential

18 February 2021
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Renewed funding calls for engagement and impact activities across the social sciences

17 February 2021
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UK launches new University of Oxford-led research centre to accelerate the 'greening' of the global financial system

15 February 2021
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Gambling research: The 'fun' can stop with unemployment, ill-health and even death

05 February 2021
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Towards equity and fairness in North-South research partnerships

03 February 2021
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Three Minute Thesis

03 February 2021
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The pandemic's mortality impact in England and Wales: 63,000 more deaths and a year off life-expectancy

27 January 2021
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UN global climate poll: 'The people's voice is clear - they want action'

27 January 2021
UN global climate poll: 'The people's voice is clear - they want action'

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 through the calendar at the bottom of this page, or on Oxford Events. 

To see a dedicated calendar for each department, please visit the 'Events' section on their individual websites.

Spotlight events

Centre on Migration, Policy and Society

Migration, Performance & Policy seminar series

15 October - 26 November

Convened by TORCH Performance Research Hub, COMPAS, and the Faculty of Music

Social Sciences Division

Festival of Social Science

29-31 October

2026 theme: Money, Finance and the Cost of Living. A family-friendly event for curious minds of all ages.

Department of Social Policy and Intervention

Sidney Ball Memorial Lecture 2026

6 November

What is violence? How should it be measured? What are the implications for policy to halve violence against women and girls in ten years?

All upcoming events across the Social Sciences Division

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