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Nuffield College is a graduate college of the University of Oxford, dedicated to advanced study and innovative research in the social sciences.
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We were delighted to hear from Visiting Fellow Andrew Tyrie (Research Fellow 1990-1991) on the question of ‘How Should We Understand the UK Parliament’s Real Power?’ in a Q&A with our own Jane Green.
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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We’re happy to see the Hubert Dalwood Flower Fountain back in the Nuffield quad today. It was quite an operation to reinstall the foundation after the renovation of the quads. The fountain, titled ‘Flower Fountain’ was a commissioned piece by Hubert Dalwood in 1962, part of Nuffield ever since.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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For this year’s Black History Month lecture at Nuffield, Alison Heydari of the Metropolitan Police Service and the National Police Chiefs’ Council joined us to speak on “Trust, Performance and the Future of Public Service”.

Read more: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Congratulations to Nuffield DPhil student Benedetta Giocoli, who is one of four recipients of the Department of Politics & International Relations’ 2025 MPhil thesis prize.

Read more: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Our warmest congratulations to Professorial Fellow Ludvig Sinander, who has been awarded the Philip Leverhulme prize for his work on economic theory. #nuffsky

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A headshot of Professorial Fellow Ludvig Sinander, with Nuffield College in the background. Photo by David Fisher.
October 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Our warmest congratulations to former Fellow Philippe Aghion on being named one of this year's Nobel Prize in Economics winners.

In the words of our Warden, "his work has had a profound impact on economic thought and public policy," and it is truly well-deserved.
A black and white photo of Philippe Aghion by Jane Bown.
October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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'Africonomics' by Bronwen Everill (Research Fellow, 2010-11) has been shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize.

Find out more: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-acad...
October 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Mona Ibrahim, Associate Fellow, has been Highly Commended at the 2025 Social Sciences Impact Awards: “It is crucial that we consider research alongside social assistance in Sudan – to assess and inform conflict-sensitive delivery in this unravelling crisis.”

Read more: tinyurl.com/4eftfj4w
October 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🍂 📖 👩‍🎓 A favourite time of year is upon us: autumn in the air, new faces in College and the buzz of the new academic year.

#WelcometoOxford, all our new students and Fellows starting this week, we can't wait to meet you!
Nuffield College buildings in golden autumn sunlight. In the foreground, an old-fashioned lamp on a golden stone wall. In the background, the dark roof tiles and golden stone of College buildings with shining windows regularly spaced and reflecting more College buildings. Photo by Tom Weller.
October 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Congratulations to Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellows Said Hassan and Kasimir Dederichs who have been awarded first and second ECSR Prize for best PhD thesis, respectively, for their Nuffield College DPhil theses!

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September 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Congratulations to Rachel Bernhard, Professorial Fellow, on receiving a prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant!

Her project, ‘Walls and Wicked Problems: The Role of Complexity in Politics,’ will investigate how complexity shapes political discourse.

🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/5bYBw
September 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Congratulations to Ezequiel González Ocantos on winning the 2025 Alexander George Best Article Award from the American Political Science Association’s Qualitative and Multi-Methods Research section!

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August 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Congratulations to Sarah Marshall, MPhil Economics, and her teammates on a phenomenal performance at the FISU World University Games, winning gold in both the Women’s Four and Women’s Eight rowing events!

👏 Incredible teamwork, grit, and speed on the water!
#FISU2025 #Rowing
August 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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A groundbreaking international study published in Nature Communications, co-authored by Nuffield Fellow Nan Dirk de Graaf, reveals a global pattern in how religious commitment declines across generations.

📖 Read more at www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
August 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Many congratulations to the six Nuffield students graduating today! Well done for all your hard work to get here, and here’s to the #nextbigadventure #graduation #nuffsky
Students in academic dress walk through Nuffield College. Photo by David Fisher.
August 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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📢Calling all sociology scholars, including social policy and demography: applications for the 2026-27 Sociology Visitorships at Nuffield College are now open. 🗓️Deadline: 29 Sep 2025

ℹ️More info & applications: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/our-research...
July 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Nuffield Fellow @melindacmills.bsky.social‬ (Director of @oxforddemsci.bsky.social‬) was recognised by @eui-eu.bsky.social‬ in Florence for her pioneering interdisciplinary work bridging genetics and the social sciences. #nuffsky
Three women in academic dress in front of a line of international flags. One is shaking hands with another, whilst the third holds a large degree certificate. A woman in stands at a podium to address an audience. There is a line of international flags in the background and all the attendees of the event are wearing academic address. A caption below the image reads 'Awarding of honoris causa degree to Prof. Melinda Mills'.
June 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Nuffield College Warden Julia Black and Professorial Fellow Lucie Cluver have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding contributions to research and public service.

Read more about their awards: shorturl.at/9iIaV
June 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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This week we welcomed back four Nuffield Alumni to discuss their books at a special hybrid event: Oisín Tansey, Sarah von Billerbeck, Bronwen Everill, and Robert Falkner. Thank you to our speakers and to all who attended! #nuffsky
The speakers at the Alumni Book Club event: Oisín Tansey (DPhil Politics, 2002) from King’s College London; Sarah von Billerbeck (DPhil International Relations, 2008) from the University of Reading; Bronwen Everill (Research Fellow, 2010-11), joining virtually from Princeton; and Robert Falkner (DPhil International Relations, 1994) from the London School of Economics Robert Falkner (DPhil International Relations, 1994) from the London School of Economics, presenting his book ‘The Market in Global International Society: An English School Approach to International Political Economy’
June 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The planting beds have also started to fill up: here is Walter Sawyer earlier this month, putting in border plants (such as liriope muscari) to brighten up the quads. #nuffsky #summerinOxford
Walter Sawyer stands behind one of the beds in the Upper Quad of Nuffield College, holding a tray of plants. In front of him are various bedding plants laid out in small pots to be planted.
May 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The sun is out and we're starting to enjoy the fruits of all the building work going on in College over the last couple of years!

After a period of settling in, the lawn chairs are now back out on the lawn, and students, Fellows and staff are enjoying the space again. #nuffsky #summerinOxford
College members enjoy the outdoor seating in the Upper Quad of Nuffield College, with the tower and blue skies in the background.
May 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Congratulations to DPhil student Nan Sandi on winning the 2025 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award for her paper on crop residue burning! Her research offers a market-based solution to this pressing environmental issue.
Read more: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Nan Sandi being presented with her award. Credit: ADB-IEA.
May 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Thank you to all our supporters who came to this year's donors' event! Current scholarship recipients Sarah and Guru enjoyed sharing their experience with some of our very first students, including Sir Francis Jacobs. What a wonderful way for Warden Julia Black to meet our donors! #nuffsky
Supporters with the Warden at the Nuffield donors' event. Image credit: Maciek Tomiczek. Supporters with Caroline Kukura at the Nuffield donors' event. Image credit: Maciek Tomiczek. Supporters with current scholarship recipients at the Nuffield donors' event. Image credit: Maciek Tomiczek.
May 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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This year’s Bluebell Day was a special one! On 27 April we gathered at Nuffield Place to unveil a commemorative plaque to mark the dedication of all those involved in caretaking and volunteering at Lord Nuffield’s former home over many years. Read more: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/... #nuffsky
Joanna Gamester, House Steward of Nuffield Place for many years, and the Warden unveiling the commemorative plaque. Credit: Tom Weller. Joanna Gamester (former House Steward of Nuffield Place, Kevin Minns (Chair of the Friends of Nuffield Place), Julia Black (Warden of Nuffield College) and Sebastian Conway (the National Trust). Credit: Tom Weller. The glorious bluebell woods at Nuffield Place. Credit: Tom Weller. Kevin Minns, Chair of the Friends of Nuffield Place, delivering a speech to thank all those involved in preserving the house. Credit: Tom Weller.
May 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Nuffield Fellow Desmond King has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, in recognition of his ‘distinguished and continuing achievements’ – one of the most prestigious honours a social scientist can receive. Congratulations, Des! Read more: www.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/dpirs-d... #nuffsky
Desmond King. Credit: David Fisher/Fisher Studios
May 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM