Blavatnik School of Government
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Inspiring and supporting better public policy and government around the world through independent teaching and research at the University of Oxford.
🌎 What did #COP30 tell us about the future of global climate action?
Professors Rachel Kyte CMG, Thomas Hale and Alan Stein reflect on the summit, from shifting geopolitical dynamics to the landmark Belém Health Action Plan.👇
https://ow.ly/lC2i50XyBwY
Professors Rachel Kyte CMG, Thomas Hale and Alan Stein reflect on the summit, from shifting geopolitical dynamics to the landmark Belém Health Action Plan.👇
https://ow.ly/lC2i50XyBwY
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌎 What did #COP30 tell us about the future of global climate action?
Professors Rachel Kyte CMG, Thomas Hale and Alan Stein reflect on the summit, from shifting geopolitical dynamics to the landmark Belém Health Action Plan.👇
https://ow.ly/lC2i50XyBwY
Professors Rachel Kyte CMG, Thomas Hale and Alan Stein reflect on the summit, from shifting geopolitical dynamics to the landmark Belém Health Action Plan.👇
https://ow.ly/lC2i50XyBwY
🌟 Rhodes Trust Scholars are a huge part of our MPP community, with 21 currently studying with us! If you’re a first or second-year #RhodesScholar considering your next step, we’d love to see your application.
Apply by 2 December 2025 👇
https://ow.ly/Whm050XxZlj
Apply by 2 December 2025 👇
https://ow.ly/Whm050XxZlj
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🌟 Rhodes Trust Scholars are a huge part of our MPP community, with 21 currently studying with us! If you’re a first or second-year #RhodesScholar considering your next step, we’d love to see your application.
Apply by 2 December 2025 👇
https://ow.ly/Whm050XxZlj
Apply by 2 December 2025 👇
https://ow.ly/Whm050XxZlj
Master of Public Policy student Sylwia Łyskawka joined the School to advance climate and water governance through dialogue and policy. 💧🌎
Read her full spotlight interview👇
https://ow.ly/BLKV50XwKrS
Read her full spotlight interview👇
https://ow.ly/BLKV50XwKrS
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Master of Public Policy student Sylwia Łyskawka joined the School to advance climate and water governance through dialogue and policy. 💧🌎
Read her full spotlight interview👇
https://ow.ly/BLKV50XwKrS
Read her full spotlight interview👇
https://ow.ly/BLKV50XwKrS
⏰ The application deadline for our Master of Public Policy is fast approaching!
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/1A9X50XpUQ5
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/1A9X50XpUQ5
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⏰ The application deadline for our Master of Public Policy is fast approaching!
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/1A9X50XpUQ5
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/1A9X50XpUQ5
“Given the times we live in, simply reaffirming that human dignity must remain at the centre of development feels more necessary than ever.”
Co-Director of the MPP Flavia Galvani reflects on the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.👇
https://ow.ly/lyyu50XtB7m
Co-Director of the MPP Flavia Galvani reflects on the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.👇
https://ow.ly/lyyu50XtB7m
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“Given the times we live in, simply reaffirming that human dignity must remain at the centre of development feels more necessary than ever.”
Co-Director of the MPP Flavia Galvani reflects on the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.👇
https://ow.ly/lyyu50XtB7m
Co-Director of the MPP Flavia Galvani reflects on the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.👇
https://ow.ly/lyyu50XtB7m
This week Profs Emily Jones and Ciaran Martin, alongside the BSG team, were in Lagos delivering the AIG Public Leaders Programme to 70 committed public servants from across Africa, to strengthen their skills for leading institutional reform. 🌍🇳🇬
https://ow.ly/h2LP50XvFyz
https://ow.ly/h2LP50XvFyz
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This week Profs Emily Jones and Ciaran Martin, alongside the BSG team, were in Lagos delivering the AIG Public Leaders Programme to 70 committed public servants from across Africa, to strengthen their skills for leading institutional reform. 🌍🇳🇬
https://ow.ly/h2LP50XvFyz
https://ow.ly/h2LP50XvFyz
🇨🇴 Colombia has ratified the UN’s torture prevention protocol − 23 years after its adoption.
MPP student Laura Quiza Ortiz unpacks what this milestone means for accountability, detention conditions and the challenges ahead. 👇
https://ow.ly/EeKu50XuNok
MPP student Laura Quiza Ortiz unpacks what this milestone means for accountability, detention conditions and the challenges ahead. 👇
https://ow.ly/EeKu50XuNok
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🇨🇴 Colombia has ratified the UN’s torture prevention protocol − 23 years after its adoption.
MPP student Laura Quiza Ortiz unpacks what this milestone means for accountability, detention conditions and the challenges ahead. 👇
https://ow.ly/EeKu50XuNok
MPP student Laura Quiza Ortiz unpacks what this milestone means for accountability, detention conditions and the challenges ahead. 👇
https://ow.ly/EeKu50XuNok
Charles Shachinda (MPP 2024) shares how the MPP has reshaped his perspective and how he’ll apply those lessons to drive progress in global infrastructure and water policy. 🌎💧
Read the full spotlight 👇
https://ow.ly/h3mo50XnL4f
Read the full spotlight 👇
https://ow.ly/h3mo50XnL4f
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Charles Shachinda (MPP 2024) shares how the MPP has reshaped his perspective and how he’ll apply those lessons to drive progress in global infrastructure and water policy. 🌎💧
Read the full spotlight 👇
https://ow.ly/h3mo50XnL4f
Read the full spotlight 👇
https://ow.ly/h3mo50XnL4f
⏰ The application deadline for our Master of Public Policy is fast approaching!
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/5iLq50XpUPg
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/5iLq50XpUPg
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
⏰ The application deadline for our Master of Public Policy is fast approaching!
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/5iLq50XpUPg
If you're already shaping change, the MPP will sharpen your skills to lead, influence and deliver real impact. Apply by 2 December 2025👇
https://ow.ly/5iLq50XpUPg
🌟 Thinking of applying for the Master of Public Policy? Are you curious about how the MPP can shape your career?
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/OmpV50XlCNg
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/OmpV50XlCNg
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌟 Thinking of applying for the Master of Public Policy? Are you curious about how the MPP can shape your career?
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/OmpV50XlCNg
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/OmpV50XlCNg
🌍 Children are on the front line of the climate crisis – facing heat, hunger and disrupted education.
Omnia El Omrani, MPP 2024, shares how the Children and Climate Initiative put children at the heart of the Belém Health Action Plan at #COP30.👇
https://ow.ly/Siom50XqrNB
Omnia El Omrani, MPP 2024, shares how the Children and Climate Initiative put children at the heart of the Belém Health Action Plan at #COP30.👇
https://ow.ly/Siom50XqrNB
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🌍 Children are on the front line of the climate crisis – facing heat, hunger and disrupted education.
Omnia El Omrani, MPP 2024, shares how the Children and Climate Initiative put children at the heart of the Belém Health Action Plan at #COP30.👇
https://ow.ly/Siom50XqrNB
Omnia El Omrani, MPP 2024, shares how the Children and Climate Initiative put children at the heart of the Belém Health Action Plan at #COP30.👇
https://ow.ly/Siom50XqrNB
🌍 The Belém Health Action Plan, launched today at #COP30, marks an important step – it recognises the vulnerability of children to climate change.
This inclusion follows work by the Children and Climate Initiative alongside Omnia El Omrani, MPP alumna.👇
https://ow.ly/tmX850Xr1B6
This inclusion follows work by the Children and Climate Initiative alongside Omnia El Omrani, MPP alumna.👇
https://ow.ly/tmX850Xr1B6
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌍 The Belém Health Action Plan, launched today at #COP30, marks an important step – it recognises the vulnerability of children to climate change.
This inclusion follows work by the Children and Climate Initiative alongside Omnia El Omrani, MPP alumna.👇
https://ow.ly/tmX850Xr1B6
This inclusion follows work by the Children and Climate Initiative alongside Omnia El Omrani, MPP alumna.👇
https://ow.ly/tmX850Xr1B6
Designed for future leaders in public service, the MPP offers a rigorous, immersive year of learning – combining theory, practice and global insights to help you tackle the world’s most pressing policy challenges. 🌎
Apply by 2 Dec 2025👇
https://ow.ly/v6eq50XpUTv
Apply by 2 Dec 2025👇
https://ow.ly/v6eq50XpUTv
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Designed for future leaders in public service, the MPP offers a rigorous, immersive year of learning – combining theory, practice and global insights to help you tackle the world’s most pressing policy challenges. 🌎
Apply by 2 Dec 2025👇
https://ow.ly/v6eq50XpUTv
Apply by 2 Dec 2025👇
https://ow.ly/v6eq50XpUTv
🔍 What can a microchip reveal about global politics?
From phones to weaponry, semiconductors power the world – and lie at the centre of global competition.
At the School, students explore this through a case study on Japan’s semiconductor industry. 👇
https://ow.ly/fRLl50Xq0J2
From phones to weaponry, semiconductors power the world – and lie at the centre of global competition.
At the School, students explore this through a case study on Japan’s semiconductor industry. 👇
https://ow.ly/fRLl50Xq0J2
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🔍 What can a microchip reveal about global politics?
From phones to weaponry, semiconductors power the world – and lie at the centre of global competition.
At the School, students explore this through a case study on Japan’s semiconductor industry. 👇
https://ow.ly/fRLl50Xq0J2
From phones to weaponry, semiconductors power the world – and lie at the centre of global competition.
At the School, students explore this through a case study on Japan’s semiconductor industry. 👇
https://ow.ly/fRLl50Xq0J2
🌟 Thinking of applying for the Master of Public Policy? Are you curious about how the MPP can shape your career?
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/e8lB50XlCLP
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/e8lB50XlCLP
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🌟 Thinking of applying for the Master of Public Policy? Are you curious about how the MPP can shape your career?
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/e8lB50XlCLP
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/e8lB50XlCLP
As world leaders meet at #COP30 in the Amazon, can climate policy stay on track amid pushback in the US & Europe? 🌍
A new Oxford Climate Policy Monitor study – from the School & the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme – shows how nations’ laws align with climate goals. 👇
https://ow.ly/48Qi50XnUSY
A new Oxford Climate Policy Monitor study – from the School & the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme – shows how nations’ laws align with climate goals. 👇
https://ow.ly/48Qi50XnUSY
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
As world leaders meet at #COP30 in the Amazon, can climate policy stay on track amid pushback in the US & Europe? 🌍
A new Oxford Climate Policy Monitor study – from the School & the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme – shows how nations’ laws align with climate goals. 👇
https://ow.ly/48Qi50XnUSY
A new Oxford Climate Policy Monitor study – from the School & the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme – shows how nations’ laws align with climate goals. 👇
https://ow.ly/48Qi50XnUSY
🌍 Ahead of #COP30 in Belém, we’re proud to announce a new global research collaboration – Children and Climate Initiative – exploring the impacts of climate change on children. Follow the initiative on LinkedIn for updates 👇
https://ow.ly/mswC50XjO9g
https://ow.ly/mswC50XjO9g
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌍 Ahead of #COP30 in Belém, we’re proud to announce a new global research collaboration – Children and Climate Initiative – exploring the impacts of climate change on children. Follow the initiative on LinkedIn for updates 👇
https://ow.ly/mswC50XjO9g
https://ow.ly/mswC50XjO9g
🌟 Thinking of applying for the Master of Public Policy? Are you curious about how the MPP can shape your career?
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/6uPO50XlCJH
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/6uPO50XlCJH
November 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🌟 Thinking of applying for the Master of Public Policy? Are you curious about how the MPP can shape your career?
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/6uPO50XlCJH
Join our Alumni Q&A to hear from alumni about their experiences on the MPP and how it continues to shape their work today. Register👇
https://ow.ly/6uPO50XlCJH
🌍 With #COP30 in Brazil next week, MPP alumnus Farid Osmanov argues that technology must move from the sidelines to the centre of global climate strategy. 👇
https://ow.ly/CTKx50XmjiN
https://ow.ly/CTKx50XmjiN
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌍 With #COP30 in Brazil next week, MPP alumnus Farid Osmanov argues that technology must move from the sidelines to the centre of global climate strategy. 👇
https://ow.ly/CTKx50XmjiN
https://ow.ly/CTKx50XmjiN
Five weeks ago, we welcomed the Class of 2025 ✨
Four weeks from now, applications close for the Class of 2026 – could this be you next year?
⏰ Deadline: 2 December 2025
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pMg650XlHPz
Four weeks from now, applications close for the Class of 2026 – could this be you next year?
⏰ Deadline: 2 December 2025
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pMg650XlHPz
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Five weeks ago, we welcomed the Class of 2025 ✨
Four weeks from now, applications close for the Class of 2026 – could this be you next year?
⏰ Deadline: 2 December 2025
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pMg650XlHPz
Four weeks from now, applications close for the Class of 2026 – could this be you next year?
⏰ Deadline: 2 December 2025
Find out more: https://ow.ly/pMg650XlHPz
Join the GO Lab team as a Visiting Fellow to explore outcomes-focused policymaking, public sector reform and cross-sector collaboration. Gain access to world-leading researchers, global networks and applied research insights. 💡
Learn more 👇https://ow.ly/SXrM50Xkfna
Learn more 👇https://ow.ly/SXrM50Xkfna
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join the GO Lab team as a Visiting Fellow to explore outcomes-focused policymaking, public sector reform and cross-sector collaboration. Gain access to world-leading researchers, global networks and applied research insights. 💡
Learn more 👇https://ow.ly/SXrM50Xkfna
Learn more 👇https://ow.ly/SXrM50Xkfna
A beautiful sunset over the School yesterday evening 🌆
October 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A beautiful sunset over the School yesterday evening 🌆
EVENT: Transatlantic security in an age of uncertainty
📆 5 Nov, 5pm GMT
RUSI Director-General Rachel Ellehuus examines key security and defence challenges for Europe, the transatlantic alliance and the global order. Register 👇
https://ow.ly/5UJ350XgbPt
📆 5 Nov, 5pm GMT
RUSI Director-General Rachel Ellehuus examines key security and defence challenges for Europe, the transatlantic alliance and the global order. Register 👇
https://ow.ly/5UJ350XgbPt
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
EVENT: Transatlantic security in an age of uncertainty
📆 5 Nov, 5pm GMT
RUSI Director-General Rachel Ellehuus examines key security and defence challenges for Europe, the transatlantic alliance and the global order. Register 👇
https://ow.ly/5UJ350XgbPt
📆 5 Nov, 5pm GMT
RUSI Director-General Rachel Ellehuus examines key security and defence challenges for Europe, the transatlantic alliance and the global order. Register 👇
https://ow.ly/5UJ350XgbPt
From case studies to real-world impact – the Oxford MPP equips you with the skills and tools to tackle today’s toughest policy challenges. 🌍
Applications open until 2 Dec 2025 👇
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/mpp
Applications open until 2 Dec 2025 👇
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/mpp
October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
From case studies to real-world impact – the Oxford MPP equips you with the skills and tools to tackle today’s toughest policy challenges. 🌍
Applications open until 2 Dec 2025 👇
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/mpp
Applications open until 2 Dec 2025 👇
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/mpp
The UK must think long-term or risk falling behind, argues Heywood Fellow Lucy Smith.
Her National Strategy Playbook shows how to build a coherent, adaptive & resilient approach to strategy – beyond elections, built on partnerships & big ideas.
Read here 👇
https://ow.ly/bECQ50XhB6T
Her National Strategy Playbook shows how to build a coherent, adaptive & resilient approach to strategy – beyond elections, built on partnerships & big ideas.
Read here 👇
https://ow.ly/bECQ50XhB6T
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The UK must think long-term or risk falling behind, argues Heywood Fellow Lucy Smith.
Her National Strategy Playbook shows how to build a coherent, adaptive & resilient approach to strategy – beyond elections, built on partnerships & big ideas.
Read here 👇
https://ow.ly/bECQ50XhB6T
Her National Strategy Playbook shows how to build a coherent, adaptive & resilient approach to strategy – beyond elections, built on partnerships & big ideas.
Read here 👇
https://ow.ly/bECQ50XhB6T