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DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20131
DPIR STUDENT
NEWSWIRE
TRINITY 2013
Dear Students
lsquoHow many Oxford dons does it take to change a lightbulbrsquo
lsquoChangersquo
Irsquod always heard this used to make a point but only recently heard it being told just as a joke Does that mean people are becoming more optimistic about the Universityrsquos ability to adapt Perhaps therersquos a variation here on Marxrsquos line about history repeating
Whatrsquos certain is that changes are happening in DPIR Physical changes your workspace is looking different ndash better we hope - and further improvements are on the way which should help build our sense of community Academic changes several new University Lecturers have just been appointed enhancing the intellectual life of the community Administrative changes two new appointments in the Courses team as we approach a full complement in our new structure And of course important changes at a more personal level four cohorts of MPhil students will be taking their finals next month bringing a change of chapter while the first years too have significant exams
It was a different Marx who said that lsquoPolitics is the art of looking for trouble finding it everywhere diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remediesrsquo (Grouchorsquos thoughts on International Relations have alas gone unrecorded) We hope that yoursquoll feel that the changes underway reflect better diagnoses and remedies ndash and do please let us know
Finally I want to wish you ndash on behalf of the Department ndash the very best of luck with exams
Best wishesMaria Moreno Courses Manager
Welcome to the DPIR Student NewswireCONTENTS
1 Welcome
2 Whatrsquos NewbullNew facesbullDPIR workspace updatebullCourses Team newsbullSSL Library newsbullPolitics In Spires updatebullRecent eventsbullStudent achievementsbullRecent publications
9 Upcoming EventsbullConferencesbullOther highlights
12 PeoplebullArrivals amp DeparturesbullNew UJCC Reps
13 Careers AdvicebullCareers Services informationbullAlumni community
15 List of Student SocietiesbullPoliticalbullCulturalbullCharities Community amp EthicsbullWriting Journalism amp Media
21 And finallybullPolitical Cartoon Competition
WELCOME
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20132
This next year will see many new appointments in the Department as well as a new HoD
First of all Professor Stephen Whitefield will be stepping down as Head of Department at the end of this calendar year after three years and a term of energetic development Although he will of course be missed as HoD he will be staying with the Department so wersquore not losing him completely We are also very happy to announce that Dr Elizabeth Frazer has been elected to take over this role from January 2014 for three years We hope to give Liz a more thorough welcome in a future edition of the Student Newswire This year will also see Dr Paul Martin stepping down as Deputy Head of Department to be succeeded at least until the end of academic year 2013-14 by Nick Owen Paul has been elected as the next Assessor which will see him joining the Proctorrsquos Office and overseeing policy interests in fields like student welfare healthcare
childcare finance and equality
We also welcome several new University Lecturers who have recently been appointed At St Hughrsquos we have recruited David Doyle from Dublin City University
to a University Lecturer Tutorial Fellowship (jointly with SIAS) in Latin America at St Annersquos Todd Hall will join us from the University of Toronto to take up a ULTF in IR with a specialism in China we welcome Dan Butt back from the University of Bristol to a ULTF in Political Theory at Balliol Jane Gingrich from the University of Minnesota will take up a ULTF in Comparative Political Economy at Magdalen and also from the University of Minnesota Ben Ansell will take up the University Lecturer Non-Tutorial Fellowship in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield
And we hope to appoint two further posts for September a University Lecturer Non-Tutorial Fellowship in Comparative Political Institutions at Nuffield and a University Lecturer in Comparative Government and Politics specialising in the UK (in association with Brasenose College) We look forward to seeing these new faces in the Department
Whatrsquos NewNew faces and departmental changes
WHATrsquoS NEW
ldquoWe look forward to seeing these new faces
in the Departmentrdquo Upgrading the Department workspaceGenevieve J Garrido Finance and Projects Manager writes on the progress of the Departmentrsquos workspace upgrade
Monitor arms and dividers have now been installed on workstations in Phase II of the Department The coffee machine is brewing and the admin staff are taking monthly rotas to ensure that coffee is available for staff and students alike Should there be any issues please see the appropriate teams The schedule is as follows
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20133
March 2013 ndash Finance Team Genevieve amp JulieApril 2013 ndash Personnel Team Margaret amp TimMay 2013 ndash Courses Team Andrew Aparajita Maria amp Tara June 2013 ndash Research Support Team Margo Matt amp RasangiJuly 2013 ndash Communications Team James amp KateAugust 2013 ndash Janice amp Jason
Further works will take place in the long vacation We thank those who responded to the online survey as your responses will provide valuable input into the additional renovations
WHATrsquoS NEW
ldquoWe are very positive about these changes and look forward to being able to deliver an increased level of
support from a larger teamrdquo
Following a review of the structure and staff resource within the Courses Team Administration a number of changes are taking place We have invested in an additional post within the Team and are reconfiguring some roles as follows
bullMPhilMSc Programme Co-ordinator (full-time) ndash providing support for the MPhil in International Relations MPhil in Political Theory and MSc in Political Theory Research This will be provided by Aparajita Kashyap
bullMPhilMSc Programme Co-ordinator (full-time) ndash providing support for the MPhil in Comparative Government MPhil in European Politics and Society and MSc in Politics Research This will be provided by Tara Bailey
bullDPhil Programme Co-ordinator ndash Andrew Mellingrsquos role will be refocused to provide dedicated support to the graduate research programmes of the Department working closely with the DGSs DRTs faculty and graduate student community
We are also recruiting to the Undergraduate Studies Co-ordinator post left vacant by Kim Adamsrsquos departure This post will also provide some support to the rest of the team
We are very positive about these changes and look forward to being able to deliver an increased level of support from a larger team It will of course take us a little time to settle into the new arrangements and we continue to appreciate your patience until then
Latest news from the Courses TeamMaria Moreno Courses Manager writes on the the restructuring of the Courses Team
ldquoWe thank those who responded to the online
surveyrdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20134
Fieldwork training for Students
St Antonyrsquos International Review
News from the Social Sciences Library
Are you preparing for fieldwork Might you be interested in fieldwork training
St Antonyrsquos International Review (STAIR) is a peer-reviewed bi-annual academic journal of International Affairs established in 2005 and run by graduate students
The Social Sciences Division and the University Safety Office provide courses on a variety of essential topics such as First aid emergency for fieldworkers Fieldwork Planning and Supervision ldquoTraditionalrdquo Fieldwork Fieldwork Safety Overseas Personal Safety skills during interviewing and participant observation studies (with a
focus on health and safety issues related to local criminal or political activity or civil unrest)
The link to booking for Safety Office Courses is httpwwwadminoxacuksafetysafetytraining
The link to booking for DTC courses is via WebLearn
The journal seeks to develop a forum in which emerging scholars can publish their work alongside established academics and policymakers Each edition is composed of a themed section such as ldquoPrivate Military Security Companiesrdquo (February 2014) as well as a general section
The May 2013 issue will address the theme ldquoThe Gendered Refugee Experiencerdquo and will be available at the launch event on Thursday of 5th Week Trinity Term
STAIR currently accepts abstracts for its forthcoming issue on ldquoThinking beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrdquo as well as for the general section
STAIR holds weekly meetings each Monday at 730pm in the Dahrendorf Room at St Antonyrsquos College Those interested in joining STAIR are welcome to attend these meetings You can also contact the Managing Director Ulrike Franke (infostair-journalorg) More information about STAIR can be found at httponfbme13bVLn1 or at wwwstair-journalorg
In memory of Mark Janes
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Janes Subject Consultant in the Social Sciences Library who died in February of this year Mark was known and liked by many in the DPIR and his colleague Louise Clarke writes
ldquoMark was a wonderful colleague and friend to so many in the Bodleian Libraries and the wider University [hellip] A gentle man with a dry sense of humour and a razor sharp wit that added so much to many a long meeting Mark was always ready to help others and provided a very calm and reassuring presence during busy times of change [hellip] Mark will be dearly missed and much rememberedrdquo
Trinity Term Graduate Search Clinics
The SSL will be running three Graduate Search Clinics during Trinity Term lsquoReference Managersrsquo on Friday 24th May lsquoOpen Access Oxford ndash whatrsquos happening A guide for Social Scientistsrsquo on Tuesday 28th Mayrsquo and lsquoeBooks for Researchrsquo on Thursday 30th May More details are available on the SSL website the SSL Weblearn site and in the Student Enrolment System
WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20135
lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo is growingYou may be surprised to learn that Politics in Spires has now published around 400 articles by DPIR and POLIS academics students and alumni covering a wide range of topics Between 1 February 2012 and 27 March 2013 4227 people visited the site more than 100 times Roughly 3000 of them visited more than 200 times and 11773 people visited the site 9 or more times We have had visitors from 183 different countries Politics in Spires is now one of the Universityrsquos collection of successful blog sites and as such represents a real opportunity for the Departmentrsquos students staff and alumni to publish in real time to reach and engage with a growing audience
Themed seriesPolitics in Spires has begun to develop themed series aiming to publish around 12-15 articles over a set period allowing reader and author to respond to each other over the life of the series Stuart White is currently curating a series titled lsquoDemocratic wealth building a citizensrsquo economyrsquo in collaboration with openDemocracyrsquos British section OurKingdom
The series explores the idea that a republican political economy may provide an alternative way to respect and protect the freedom of the citizen uphold our standing as civic equals make effective our
status as active participants in a popular sovereignty and serve a genuinely common good
Posts in the series can be read here
Upcoming series (exact titles tbc) funded by HEIF5+ divisional funds will be published between May ndashJuly 2013
bulllsquoOxon Chinarsquo curated by Rana Mitter Launching this week this series will showcase the breadth and depth of China expertise and the potential scope of the new Oxford China Centre by setting out the challenges and new areas of research
bulllsquoPolitics in Schoolsrsquo for A level students studying Politics amp Government Blogs relating to the research in the DPIR will be generated as a direct response to discussions with A level students
Politics in Spires has recently been awarded divisional HEIF funding for two years from August 2013 to curate and host ten themed series each series comprising 12 articlesand two films so five in each year
These series will further develop the model of themed collections working with new partners and developing new audiences We envisage that each series will be published as an e-collection on completion
Re-designed sitePolitics in Spires has recently launched a re-designed site which allows for a more modern look along with enhanced functionality for hosting podcasts and videos and the flexibility to accommodate several blog lsquospecial seriesrsquo simultaneously
For further information please contact Kate Candy or Blake Ewing (Graduate Editor) at oxbridgebloggmailcom
Latest news from lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo
Photo Marcello Vicidomini
Find us on
ldquoMy posts have been mentioned by the Financial Times and the Spectator been engaged with by the Electoral Reform Society and my post on the UK local elections led to a small consulting role with Channel 4rdquo (Chris Prosser Deputy Graduate Editor Politics in Spires Student Newswire Hilary Term 2013)
wwwfacebookcompagesPolitics-in-Spires
150984984937437
twittercompoliticsinspire
WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20136
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent Department events
The afternoon was divided into several sessions including advice on how to publish how to network and attend conferences and how to prepare for academic job interviews There was also a session about how the University Careers Service can help and advise completing students wishing to enter non-academic careers in such areas as NGOs international organizations consultancy and the public sector
The thirty plus students attending heard presentations from Drs Scott Blinder and Lucy Barnes on post-doctoral positions and how to apply for them Professors
Richard Caplan and David Rueda on publishing theses into monographs with university presses and articles in leading peer reviewed journals respectively and Dr Eddie Keene on how to get the most value from participating in professional conferences Feedback from students was positive with all those attending describing the sessions as very useful
The speakers underlined the importance of completing high quality research in doctoral theses as the starting point for a successful academic career Building on this precept the advice presented to students included the following points
1 It is vital to practice job talks in front of peers and faculty (your thesis supervisor and others) before attending interviews for lectureships post-doctoral positions or assistant professorships The Placement Officer will help organize these practice sessions when a departmental student is on the job market and attending interviews
2 Graduate students should aim to engage in serious academic work from as early in their doctoral studies as possible This means (a) proposing and presenting papers to relevant professional conferences (including the various graduate organized conferences)
Preparation for Academic Practice the annual workshopA half day event was held in DPIR on Wednesday of Week 1 (24 April) to help DPhil students prepare for seeking academic positions as they come to end of their doctoral studies and complete theses organized by DPIRrsquos Placement Officer Professor Desmond King Andrew W Mellon Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Nuffield College
to get feedback on your work and to connect with other graduate studies and faculty working in your area of research (b) submitting papers for journal publication based either on research undertaken for your doctorate or derived from course papers completed while studying (a) and (b) are related in that giving a paper at a conference provides a useful deadline for completing work and a forum in which to receive feedback (Attending conferences without presenting a paper is not a good use of your time or resources)
3 Before attending conferences it is useful to approach one or two academics in your area of study to arrange to see them
for a brief meeting to discuss your research so they become aware of it and about which they may be able to give feedback A short accurate summary of your research is necessary for such meetings to be valuable Conferences are also important networking opportunities when you should meet colleagues with similar research interests on your panels and graduate students from other programmes with similar research foci
4 The vagaries and competitiveness of publishing mean that the sooner you get articles of the appropriate standard submitted to journals the better to be successful in the job market having a forthcoming or even rampr
will be a significant asset Because many competitors for jobs come from North American doctoral programmes ndash on which students take on average twice as many years as UK ones to complete their studies with more time to publish ndash Oxford doctoral candidates face competition in acquiring jobs and aiming to publish is an important part of performing in this competition Faculty are often keen to research and co-author with their graduate students and this is something students may wish to explore
The placement session will be an annual event
Desmond King
ldquoGraduate students should aim to engage in serious academic
work from as early in their doctoral studies as possiblerdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20137
WHATrsquoS NEW
lsquoMore Europe less Europe no EuropersquoDPIR Inaugural Alumni EventThe DPIR welcomed over 70 alumni students and friends to its inaugural alumni event on 1-2 March with a welcome dinner at Balliol College and a conference titled lsquoMore Europe less Europe no Europersquo This was an opportunity for members of the Department and DPIR alumni working in government administration and journalism to convey how academic analysis and dispassionate reflection can contribute to a better understanding of the EU and its various agendas This was also the first occasion for many alumni to visit the Departmentrsquos lsquonew homersquo in the Manor Road building
The organisers of the conference David Hine and Kate Candy are enormously grateful to the speakers for their excellent contributions Stephen Whitefield Stewart Wood (Keynote) David Rueda David Soskice Michael Arthur (former UK Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany) Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer (recent trainee Crisis Response Department European External Action Service) Anne Deighton Catherine E de Vries Jan Zielonka Vernon Bogdanor Theresa Kuhn and Claudia Schrag Sternberg
A full report of the dayrsquos proceedings can be read on the Politics in Spires blog Please listen to the podcast and view speakersrsquo slides here
Delegate feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with strong encouragement for the Department to continue with these events One delegate was reminded of the lsquoextraordinary quality depth and independence of thinking that takes place in Oxfordrsquo another remarked on the amount of goodwill the event generated Discussion is now underway for the next alumni event with a view to scheduling a conference and dinner in Michaelmas term 2013
1-2 March 2013
Student achievementsDr Janina Dill a recent DPhil International Relations alumna who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Lord Bryce Prize for best dissertation in International RelationsComparative Studies Her thesis was entitled lsquoThe Definition of a Legitimate Target in US Air Warfare A Normative Enquiry into the Effectiveness of International Law in the Conduct of Hostilitiesrsquo Janina is currently the Hedley Bull Research Fellow at Oxfordrsquos Department of Politics and International Relations More information on the Lord Bryce Prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
Dr Ignacio Jurado a 2012 Politics DPhil graduate who has just been awarded the Political Science Association 2012
Arthur McDougall Fund prize best dissertation in Elections Electoral Systems or Representation The thesis was entitled lsquoThe Politics of Distributionrsquo More information on the Arthur McDougall Fund prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here (This is the second year in a row in which an Oxford student has won the prize last year the award was given to James Dray)
Nina Silove a DPhil student in International Relations who has been awarded a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University As a Research Fellow Nina will contribute to the Centerrsquos research activities while
also advancing her own work which examines how states have responded to the challenge of formulating grand strategy in the post-Cold War period with a focus on the response of the United States to the rise of China More information on Belfer Center fellowships can be found here
Dr Michael Sulmeyer a recent DPhil Politics graduate who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in Government and Public Administration The thesis was entitled lsquoMoney for Nothing Understanding the Termination of US Major Defense Acquisition Programsrsquo More information on the Walter Bagehot Prize prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201313
Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
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Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20132
This next year will see many new appointments in the Department as well as a new HoD
First of all Professor Stephen Whitefield will be stepping down as Head of Department at the end of this calendar year after three years and a term of energetic development Although he will of course be missed as HoD he will be staying with the Department so wersquore not losing him completely We are also very happy to announce that Dr Elizabeth Frazer has been elected to take over this role from January 2014 for three years We hope to give Liz a more thorough welcome in a future edition of the Student Newswire This year will also see Dr Paul Martin stepping down as Deputy Head of Department to be succeeded at least until the end of academic year 2013-14 by Nick Owen Paul has been elected as the next Assessor which will see him joining the Proctorrsquos Office and overseeing policy interests in fields like student welfare healthcare
childcare finance and equality
We also welcome several new University Lecturers who have recently been appointed At St Hughrsquos we have recruited David Doyle from Dublin City University
to a University Lecturer Tutorial Fellowship (jointly with SIAS) in Latin America at St Annersquos Todd Hall will join us from the University of Toronto to take up a ULTF in IR with a specialism in China we welcome Dan Butt back from the University of Bristol to a ULTF in Political Theory at Balliol Jane Gingrich from the University of Minnesota will take up a ULTF in Comparative Political Economy at Magdalen and also from the University of Minnesota Ben Ansell will take up the University Lecturer Non-Tutorial Fellowship in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield
And we hope to appoint two further posts for September a University Lecturer Non-Tutorial Fellowship in Comparative Political Institutions at Nuffield and a University Lecturer in Comparative Government and Politics specialising in the UK (in association with Brasenose College) We look forward to seeing these new faces in the Department
Whatrsquos NewNew faces and departmental changes
WHATrsquoS NEW
ldquoWe look forward to seeing these new faces
in the Departmentrdquo Upgrading the Department workspaceGenevieve J Garrido Finance and Projects Manager writes on the progress of the Departmentrsquos workspace upgrade
Monitor arms and dividers have now been installed on workstations in Phase II of the Department The coffee machine is brewing and the admin staff are taking monthly rotas to ensure that coffee is available for staff and students alike Should there be any issues please see the appropriate teams The schedule is as follows
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20133
March 2013 ndash Finance Team Genevieve amp JulieApril 2013 ndash Personnel Team Margaret amp TimMay 2013 ndash Courses Team Andrew Aparajita Maria amp Tara June 2013 ndash Research Support Team Margo Matt amp RasangiJuly 2013 ndash Communications Team James amp KateAugust 2013 ndash Janice amp Jason
Further works will take place in the long vacation We thank those who responded to the online survey as your responses will provide valuable input into the additional renovations
WHATrsquoS NEW
ldquoWe are very positive about these changes and look forward to being able to deliver an increased level of
support from a larger teamrdquo
Following a review of the structure and staff resource within the Courses Team Administration a number of changes are taking place We have invested in an additional post within the Team and are reconfiguring some roles as follows
bullMPhilMSc Programme Co-ordinator (full-time) ndash providing support for the MPhil in International Relations MPhil in Political Theory and MSc in Political Theory Research This will be provided by Aparajita Kashyap
bullMPhilMSc Programme Co-ordinator (full-time) ndash providing support for the MPhil in Comparative Government MPhil in European Politics and Society and MSc in Politics Research This will be provided by Tara Bailey
bullDPhil Programme Co-ordinator ndash Andrew Mellingrsquos role will be refocused to provide dedicated support to the graduate research programmes of the Department working closely with the DGSs DRTs faculty and graduate student community
We are also recruiting to the Undergraduate Studies Co-ordinator post left vacant by Kim Adamsrsquos departure This post will also provide some support to the rest of the team
We are very positive about these changes and look forward to being able to deliver an increased level of support from a larger team It will of course take us a little time to settle into the new arrangements and we continue to appreciate your patience until then
Latest news from the Courses TeamMaria Moreno Courses Manager writes on the the restructuring of the Courses Team
ldquoWe thank those who responded to the online
surveyrdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20134
Fieldwork training for Students
St Antonyrsquos International Review
News from the Social Sciences Library
Are you preparing for fieldwork Might you be interested in fieldwork training
St Antonyrsquos International Review (STAIR) is a peer-reviewed bi-annual academic journal of International Affairs established in 2005 and run by graduate students
The Social Sciences Division and the University Safety Office provide courses on a variety of essential topics such as First aid emergency for fieldworkers Fieldwork Planning and Supervision ldquoTraditionalrdquo Fieldwork Fieldwork Safety Overseas Personal Safety skills during interviewing and participant observation studies (with a
focus on health and safety issues related to local criminal or political activity or civil unrest)
The link to booking for Safety Office Courses is httpwwwadminoxacuksafetysafetytraining
The link to booking for DTC courses is via WebLearn
The journal seeks to develop a forum in which emerging scholars can publish their work alongside established academics and policymakers Each edition is composed of a themed section such as ldquoPrivate Military Security Companiesrdquo (February 2014) as well as a general section
The May 2013 issue will address the theme ldquoThe Gendered Refugee Experiencerdquo and will be available at the launch event on Thursday of 5th Week Trinity Term
STAIR currently accepts abstracts for its forthcoming issue on ldquoThinking beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrdquo as well as for the general section
STAIR holds weekly meetings each Monday at 730pm in the Dahrendorf Room at St Antonyrsquos College Those interested in joining STAIR are welcome to attend these meetings You can also contact the Managing Director Ulrike Franke (infostair-journalorg) More information about STAIR can be found at httponfbme13bVLn1 or at wwwstair-journalorg
In memory of Mark Janes
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Janes Subject Consultant in the Social Sciences Library who died in February of this year Mark was known and liked by many in the DPIR and his colleague Louise Clarke writes
ldquoMark was a wonderful colleague and friend to so many in the Bodleian Libraries and the wider University [hellip] A gentle man with a dry sense of humour and a razor sharp wit that added so much to many a long meeting Mark was always ready to help others and provided a very calm and reassuring presence during busy times of change [hellip] Mark will be dearly missed and much rememberedrdquo
Trinity Term Graduate Search Clinics
The SSL will be running three Graduate Search Clinics during Trinity Term lsquoReference Managersrsquo on Friday 24th May lsquoOpen Access Oxford ndash whatrsquos happening A guide for Social Scientistsrsquo on Tuesday 28th Mayrsquo and lsquoeBooks for Researchrsquo on Thursday 30th May More details are available on the SSL website the SSL Weblearn site and in the Student Enrolment System
WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20135
lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo is growingYou may be surprised to learn that Politics in Spires has now published around 400 articles by DPIR and POLIS academics students and alumni covering a wide range of topics Between 1 February 2012 and 27 March 2013 4227 people visited the site more than 100 times Roughly 3000 of them visited more than 200 times and 11773 people visited the site 9 or more times We have had visitors from 183 different countries Politics in Spires is now one of the Universityrsquos collection of successful blog sites and as such represents a real opportunity for the Departmentrsquos students staff and alumni to publish in real time to reach and engage with a growing audience
Themed seriesPolitics in Spires has begun to develop themed series aiming to publish around 12-15 articles over a set period allowing reader and author to respond to each other over the life of the series Stuart White is currently curating a series titled lsquoDemocratic wealth building a citizensrsquo economyrsquo in collaboration with openDemocracyrsquos British section OurKingdom
The series explores the idea that a republican political economy may provide an alternative way to respect and protect the freedom of the citizen uphold our standing as civic equals make effective our
status as active participants in a popular sovereignty and serve a genuinely common good
Posts in the series can be read here
Upcoming series (exact titles tbc) funded by HEIF5+ divisional funds will be published between May ndashJuly 2013
bulllsquoOxon Chinarsquo curated by Rana Mitter Launching this week this series will showcase the breadth and depth of China expertise and the potential scope of the new Oxford China Centre by setting out the challenges and new areas of research
bulllsquoPolitics in Schoolsrsquo for A level students studying Politics amp Government Blogs relating to the research in the DPIR will be generated as a direct response to discussions with A level students
Politics in Spires has recently been awarded divisional HEIF funding for two years from August 2013 to curate and host ten themed series each series comprising 12 articlesand two films so five in each year
These series will further develop the model of themed collections working with new partners and developing new audiences We envisage that each series will be published as an e-collection on completion
Re-designed sitePolitics in Spires has recently launched a re-designed site which allows for a more modern look along with enhanced functionality for hosting podcasts and videos and the flexibility to accommodate several blog lsquospecial seriesrsquo simultaneously
For further information please contact Kate Candy or Blake Ewing (Graduate Editor) at oxbridgebloggmailcom
Latest news from lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo
Photo Marcello Vicidomini
Find us on
ldquoMy posts have been mentioned by the Financial Times and the Spectator been engaged with by the Electoral Reform Society and my post on the UK local elections led to a small consulting role with Channel 4rdquo (Chris Prosser Deputy Graduate Editor Politics in Spires Student Newswire Hilary Term 2013)
wwwfacebookcompagesPolitics-in-Spires
150984984937437
twittercompoliticsinspire
WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20136
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent Department events
The afternoon was divided into several sessions including advice on how to publish how to network and attend conferences and how to prepare for academic job interviews There was also a session about how the University Careers Service can help and advise completing students wishing to enter non-academic careers in such areas as NGOs international organizations consultancy and the public sector
The thirty plus students attending heard presentations from Drs Scott Blinder and Lucy Barnes on post-doctoral positions and how to apply for them Professors
Richard Caplan and David Rueda on publishing theses into monographs with university presses and articles in leading peer reviewed journals respectively and Dr Eddie Keene on how to get the most value from participating in professional conferences Feedback from students was positive with all those attending describing the sessions as very useful
The speakers underlined the importance of completing high quality research in doctoral theses as the starting point for a successful academic career Building on this precept the advice presented to students included the following points
1 It is vital to practice job talks in front of peers and faculty (your thesis supervisor and others) before attending interviews for lectureships post-doctoral positions or assistant professorships The Placement Officer will help organize these practice sessions when a departmental student is on the job market and attending interviews
2 Graduate students should aim to engage in serious academic work from as early in their doctoral studies as possible This means (a) proposing and presenting papers to relevant professional conferences (including the various graduate organized conferences)
Preparation for Academic Practice the annual workshopA half day event was held in DPIR on Wednesday of Week 1 (24 April) to help DPhil students prepare for seeking academic positions as they come to end of their doctoral studies and complete theses organized by DPIRrsquos Placement Officer Professor Desmond King Andrew W Mellon Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Nuffield College
to get feedback on your work and to connect with other graduate studies and faculty working in your area of research (b) submitting papers for journal publication based either on research undertaken for your doctorate or derived from course papers completed while studying (a) and (b) are related in that giving a paper at a conference provides a useful deadline for completing work and a forum in which to receive feedback (Attending conferences without presenting a paper is not a good use of your time or resources)
3 Before attending conferences it is useful to approach one or two academics in your area of study to arrange to see them
for a brief meeting to discuss your research so they become aware of it and about which they may be able to give feedback A short accurate summary of your research is necessary for such meetings to be valuable Conferences are also important networking opportunities when you should meet colleagues with similar research interests on your panels and graduate students from other programmes with similar research foci
4 The vagaries and competitiveness of publishing mean that the sooner you get articles of the appropriate standard submitted to journals the better to be successful in the job market having a forthcoming or even rampr
will be a significant asset Because many competitors for jobs come from North American doctoral programmes ndash on which students take on average twice as many years as UK ones to complete their studies with more time to publish ndash Oxford doctoral candidates face competition in acquiring jobs and aiming to publish is an important part of performing in this competition Faculty are often keen to research and co-author with their graduate students and this is something students may wish to explore
The placement session will be an annual event
Desmond King
ldquoGraduate students should aim to engage in serious academic
work from as early in their doctoral studies as possiblerdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20137
WHATrsquoS NEW
lsquoMore Europe less Europe no EuropersquoDPIR Inaugural Alumni EventThe DPIR welcomed over 70 alumni students and friends to its inaugural alumni event on 1-2 March with a welcome dinner at Balliol College and a conference titled lsquoMore Europe less Europe no Europersquo This was an opportunity for members of the Department and DPIR alumni working in government administration and journalism to convey how academic analysis and dispassionate reflection can contribute to a better understanding of the EU and its various agendas This was also the first occasion for many alumni to visit the Departmentrsquos lsquonew homersquo in the Manor Road building
The organisers of the conference David Hine and Kate Candy are enormously grateful to the speakers for their excellent contributions Stephen Whitefield Stewart Wood (Keynote) David Rueda David Soskice Michael Arthur (former UK Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany) Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer (recent trainee Crisis Response Department European External Action Service) Anne Deighton Catherine E de Vries Jan Zielonka Vernon Bogdanor Theresa Kuhn and Claudia Schrag Sternberg
A full report of the dayrsquos proceedings can be read on the Politics in Spires blog Please listen to the podcast and view speakersrsquo slides here
Delegate feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with strong encouragement for the Department to continue with these events One delegate was reminded of the lsquoextraordinary quality depth and independence of thinking that takes place in Oxfordrsquo another remarked on the amount of goodwill the event generated Discussion is now underway for the next alumni event with a view to scheduling a conference and dinner in Michaelmas term 2013
1-2 March 2013
Student achievementsDr Janina Dill a recent DPhil International Relations alumna who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Lord Bryce Prize for best dissertation in International RelationsComparative Studies Her thesis was entitled lsquoThe Definition of a Legitimate Target in US Air Warfare A Normative Enquiry into the Effectiveness of International Law in the Conduct of Hostilitiesrsquo Janina is currently the Hedley Bull Research Fellow at Oxfordrsquos Department of Politics and International Relations More information on the Lord Bryce Prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
Dr Ignacio Jurado a 2012 Politics DPhil graduate who has just been awarded the Political Science Association 2012
Arthur McDougall Fund prize best dissertation in Elections Electoral Systems or Representation The thesis was entitled lsquoThe Politics of Distributionrsquo More information on the Arthur McDougall Fund prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here (This is the second year in a row in which an Oxford student has won the prize last year the award was given to James Dray)
Nina Silove a DPhil student in International Relations who has been awarded a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University As a Research Fellow Nina will contribute to the Centerrsquos research activities while
also advancing her own work which examines how states have responded to the challenge of formulating grand strategy in the post-Cold War period with a focus on the response of the United States to the rise of China More information on Belfer Center fellowships can be found here
Dr Michael Sulmeyer a recent DPhil Politics graduate who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in Government and Public Administration The thesis was entitled lsquoMoney for Nothing Understanding the Termination of US Major Defense Acquisition Programsrsquo More information on the Walter Bagehot Prize prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
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Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20133
March 2013 ndash Finance Team Genevieve amp JulieApril 2013 ndash Personnel Team Margaret amp TimMay 2013 ndash Courses Team Andrew Aparajita Maria amp Tara June 2013 ndash Research Support Team Margo Matt amp RasangiJuly 2013 ndash Communications Team James amp KateAugust 2013 ndash Janice amp Jason
Further works will take place in the long vacation We thank those who responded to the online survey as your responses will provide valuable input into the additional renovations
WHATrsquoS NEW
ldquoWe are very positive about these changes and look forward to being able to deliver an increased level of
support from a larger teamrdquo
Following a review of the structure and staff resource within the Courses Team Administration a number of changes are taking place We have invested in an additional post within the Team and are reconfiguring some roles as follows
bullMPhilMSc Programme Co-ordinator (full-time) ndash providing support for the MPhil in International Relations MPhil in Political Theory and MSc in Political Theory Research This will be provided by Aparajita Kashyap
bullMPhilMSc Programme Co-ordinator (full-time) ndash providing support for the MPhil in Comparative Government MPhil in European Politics and Society and MSc in Politics Research This will be provided by Tara Bailey
bullDPhil Programme Co-ordinator ndash Andrew Mellingrsquos role will be refocused to provide dedicated support to the graduate research programmes of the Department working closely with the DGSs DRTs faculty and graduate student community
We are also recruiting to the Undergraduate Studies Co-ordinator post left vacant by Kim Adamsrsquos departure This post will also provide some support to the rest of the team
We are very positive about these changes and look forward to being able to deliver an increased level of support from a larger team It will of course take us a little time to settle into the new arrangements and we continue to appreciate your patience until then
Latest news from the Courses TeamMaria Moreno Courses Manager writes on the the restructuring of the Courses Team
ldquoWe thank those who responded to the online
surveyrdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20134
Fieldwork training for Students
St Antonyrsquos International Review
News from the Social Sciences Library
Are you preparing for fieldwork Might you be interested in fieldwork training
St Antonyrsquos International Review (STAIR) is a peer-reviewed bi-annual academic journal of International Affairs established in 2005 and run by graduate students
The Social Sciences Division and the University Safety Office provide courses on a variety of essential topics such as First aid emergency for fieldworkers Fieldwork Planning and Supervision ldquoTraditionalrdquo Fieldwork Fieldwork Safety Overseas Personal Safety skills during interviewing and participant observation studies (with a
focus on health and safety issues related to local criminal or political activity or civil unrest)
The link to booking for Safety Office Courses is httpwwwadminoxacuksafetysafetytraining
The link to booking for DTC courses is via WebLearn
The journal seeks to develop a forum in which emerging scholars can publish their work alongside established academics and policymakers Each edition is composed of a themed section such as ldquoPrivate Military Security Companiesrdquo (February 2014) as well as a general section
The May 2013 issue will address the theme ldquoThe Gendered Refugee Experiencerdquo and will be available at the launch event on Thursday of 5th Week Trinity Term
STAIR currently accepts abstracts for its forthcoming issue on ldquoThinking beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrdquo as well as for the general section
STAIR holds weekly meetings each Monday at 730pm in the Dahrendorf Room at St Antonyrsquos College Those interested in joining STAIR are welcome to attend these meetings You can also contact the Managing Director Ulrike Franke (infostair-journalorg) More information about STAIR can be found at httponfbme13bVLn1 or at wwwstair-journalorg
In memory of Mark Janes
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Janes Subject Consultant in the Social Sciences Library who died in February of this year Mark was known and liked by many in the DPIR and his colleague Louise Clarke writes
ldquoMark was a wonderful colleague and friend to so many in the Bodleian Libraries and the wider University [hellip] A gentle man with a dry sense of humour and a razor sharp wit that added so much to many a long meeting Mark was always ready to help others and provided a very calm and reassuring presence during busy times of change [hellip] Mark will be dearly missed and much rememberedrdquo
Trinity Term Graduate Search Clinics
The SSL will be running three Graduate Search Clinics during Trinity Term lsquoReference Managersrsquo on Friday 24th May lsquoOpen Access Oxford ndash whatrsquos happening A guide for Social Scientistsrsquo on Tuesday 28th Mayrsquo and lsquoeBooks for Researchrsquo on Thursday 30th May More details are available on the SSL website the SSL Weblearn site and in the Student Enrolment System
WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20135
lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo is growingYou may be surprised to learn that Politics in Spires has now published around 400 articles by DPIR and POLIS academics students and alumni covering a wide range of topics Between 1 February 2012 and 27 March 2013 4227 people visited the site more than 100 times Roughly 3000 of them visited more than 200 times and 11773 people visited the site 9 or more times We have had visitors from 183 different countries Politics in Spires is now one of the Universityrsquos collection of successful blog sites and as such represents a real opportunity for the Departmentrsquos students staff and alumni to publish in real time to reach and engage with a growing audience
Themed seriesPolitics in Spires has begun to develop themed series aiming to publish around 12-15 articles over a set period allowing reader and author to respond to each other over the life of the series Stuart White is currently curating a series titled lsquoDemocratic wealth building a citizensrsquo economyrsquo in collaboration with openDemocracyrsquos British section OurKingdom
The series explores the idea that a republican political economy may provide an alternative way to respect and protect the freedom of the citizen uphold our standing as civic equals make effective our
status as active participants in a popular sovereignty and serve a genuinely common good
Posts in the series can be read here
Upcoming series (exact titles tbc) funded by HEIF5+ divisional funds will be published between May ndashJuly 2013
bulllsquoOxon Chinarsquo curated by Rana Mitter Launching this week this series will showcase the breadth and depth of China expertise and the potential scope of the new Oxford China Centre by setting out the challenges and new areas of research
bulllsquoPolitics in Schoolsrsquo for A level students studying Politics amp Government Blogs relating to the research in the DPIR will be generated as a direct response to discussions with A level students
Politics in Spires has recently been awarded divisional HEIF funding for two years from August 2013 to curate and host ten themed series each series comprising 12 articlesand two films so five in each year
These series will further develop the model of themed collections working with new partners and developing new audiences We envisage that each series will be published as an e-collection on completion
Re-designed sitePolitics in Spires has recently launched a re-designed site which allows for a more modern look along with enhanced functionality for hosting podcasts and videos and the flexibility to accommodate several blog lsquospecial seriesrsquo simultaneously
For further information please contact Kate Candy or Blake Ewing (Graduate Editor) at oxbridgebloggmailcom
Latest news from lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo
Photo Marcello Vicidomini
Find us on
ldquoMy posts have been mentioned by the Financial Times and the Spectator been engaged with by the Electoral Reform Society and my post on the UK local elections led to a small consulting role with Channel 4rdquo (Chris Prosser Deputy Graduate Editor Politics in Spires Student Newswire Hilary Term 2013)
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WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20136
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent Department events
The afternoon was divided into several sessions including advice on how to publish how to network and attend conferences and how to prepare for academic job interviews There was also a session about how the University Careers Service can help and advise completing students wishing to enter non-academic careers in such areas as NGOs international organizations consultancy and the public sector
The thirty plus students attending heard presentations from Drs Scott Blinder and Lucy Barnes on post-doctoral positions and how to apply for them Professors
Richard Caplan and David Rueda on publishing theses into monographs with university presses and articles in leading peer reviewed journals respectively and Dr Eddie Keene on how to get the most value from participating in professional conferences Feedback from students was positive with all those attending describing the sessions as very useful
The speakers underlined the importance of completing high quality research in doctoral theses as the starting point for a successful academic career Building on this precept the advice presented to students included the following points
1 It is vital to practice job talks in front of peers and faculty (your thesis supervisor and others) before attending interviews for lectureships post-doctoral positions or assistant professorships The Placement Officer will help organize these practice sessions when a departmental student is on the job market and attending interviews
2 Graduate students should aim to engage in serious academic work from as early in their doctoral studies as possible This means (a) proposing and presenting papers to relevant professional conferences (including the various graduate organized conferences)
Preparation for Academic Practice the annual workshopA half day event was held in DPIR on Wednesday of Week 1 (24 April) to help DPhil students prepare for seeking academic positions as they come to end of their doctoral studies and complete theses organized by DPIRrsquos Placement Officer Professor Desmond King Andrew W Mellon Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Nuffield College
to get feedback on your work and to connect with other graduate studies and faculty working in your area of research (b) submitting papers for journal publication based either on research undertaken for your doctorate or derived from course papers completed while studying (a) and (b) are related in that giving a paper at a conference provides a useful deadline for completing work and a forum in which to receive feedback (Attending conferences without presenting a paper is not a good use of your time or resources)
3 Before attending conferences it is useful to approach one or two academics in your area of study to arrange to see them
for a brief meeting to discuss your research so they become aware of it and about which they may be able to give feedback A short accurate summary of your research is necessary for such meetings to be valuable Conferences are also important networking opportunities when you should meet colleagues with similar research interests on your panels and graduate students from other programmes with similar research foci
4 The vagaries and competitiveness of publishing mean that the sooner you get articles of the appropriate standard submitted to journals the better to be successful in the job market having a forthcoming or even rampr
will be a significant asset Because many competitors for jobs come from North American doctoral programmes ndash on which students take on average twice as many years as UK ones to complete their studies with more time to publish ndash Oxford doctoral candidates face competition in acquiring jobs and aiming to publish is an important part of performing in this competition Faculty are often keen to research and co-author with their graduate students and this is something students may wish to explore
The placement session will be an annual event
Desmond King
ldquoGraduate students should aim to engage in serious academic
work from as early in their doctoral studies as possiblerdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20137
WHATrsquoS NEW
lsquoMore Europe less Europe no EuropersquoDPIR Inaugural Alumni EventThe DPIR welcomed over 70 alumni students and friends to its inaugural alumni event on 1-2 March with a welcome dinner at Balliol College and a conference titled lsquoMore Europe less Europe no Europersquo This was an opportunity for members of the Department and DPIR alumni working in government administration and journalism to convey how academic analysis and dispassionate reflection can contribute to a better understanding of the EU and its various agendas This was also the first occasion for many alumni to visit the Departmentrsquos lsquonew homersquo in the Manor Road building
The organisers of the conference David Hine and Kate Candy are enormously grateful to the speakers for their excellent contributions Stephen Whitefield Stewart Wood (Keynote) David Rueda David Soskice Michael Arthur (former UK Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany) Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer (recent trainee Crisis Response Department European External Action Service) Anne Deighton Catherine E de Vries Jan Zielonka Vernon Bogdanor Theresa Kuhn and Claudia Schrag Sternberg
A full report of the dayrsquos proceedings can be read on the Politics in Spires blog Please listen to the podcast and view speakersrsquo slides here
Delegate feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with strong encouragement for the Department to continue with these events One delegate was reminded of the lsquoextraordinary quality depth and independence of thinking that takes place in Oxfordrsquo another remarked on the amount of goodwill the event generated Discussion is now underway for the next alumni event with a view to scheduling a conference and dinner in Michaelmas term 2013
1-2 March 2013
Student achievementsDr Janina Dill a recent DPhil International Relations alumna who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Lord Bryce Prize for best dissertation in International RelationsComparative Studies Her thesis was entitled lsquoThe Definition of a Legitimate Target in US Air Warfare A Normative Enquiry into the Effectiveness of International Law in the Conduct of Hostilitiesrsquo Janina is currently the Hedley Bull Research Fellow at Oxfordrsquos Department of Politics and International Relations More information on the Lord Bryce Prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
Dr Ignacio Jurado a 2012 Politics DPhil graduate who has just been awarded the Political Science Association 2012
Arthur McDougall Fund prize best dissertation in Elections Electoral Systems or Representation The thesis was entitled lsquoThe Politics of Distributionrsquo More information on the Arthur McDougall Fund prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here (This is the second year in a row in which an Oxford student has won the prize last year the award was given to James Dray)
Nina Silove a DPhil student in International Relations who has been awarded a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University As a Research Fellow Nina will contribute to the Centerrsquos research activities while
also advancing her own work which examines how states have responded to the challenge of formulating grand strategy in the post-Cold War period with a focus on the response of the United States to the rise of China More information on Belfer Center fellowships can be found here
Dr Michael Sulmeyer a recent DPhil Politics graduate who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in Government and Public Administration The thesis was entitled lsquoMoney for Nothing Understanding the Termination of US Major Defense Acquisition Programsrsquo More information on the Walter Bagehot Prize prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201313
Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
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Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20134
Fieldwork training for Students
St Antonyrsquos International Review
News from the Social Sciences Library
Are you preparing for fieldwork Might you be interested in fieldwork training
St Antonyrsquos International Review (STAIR) is a peer-reviewed bi-annual academic journal of International Affairs established in 2005 and run by graduate students
The Social Sciences Division and the University Safety Office provide courses on a variety of essential topics such as First aid emergency for fieldworkers Fieldwork Planning and Supervision ldquoTraditionalrdquo Fieldwork Fieldwork Safety Overseas Personal Safety skills during interviewing and participant observation studies (with a
focus on health and safety issues related to local criminal or political activity or civil unrest)
The link to booking for Safety Office Courses is httpwwwadminoxacuksafetysafetytraining
The link to booking for DTC courses is via WebLearn
The journal seeks to develop a forum in which emerging scholars can publish their work alongside established academics and policymakers Each edition is composed of a themed section such as ldquoPrivate Military Security Companiesrdquo (February 2014) as well as a general section
The May 2013 issue will address the theme ldquoThe Gendered Refugee Experiencerdquo and will be available at the launch event on Thursday of 5th Week Trinity Term
STAIR currently accepts abstracts for its forthcoming issue on ldquoThinking beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrdquo as well as for the general section
STAIR holds weekly meetings each Monday at 730pm in the Dahrendorf Room at St Antonyrsquos College Those interested in joining STAIR are welcome to attend these meetings You can also contact the Managing Director Ulrike Franke (infostair-journalorg) More information about STAIR can be found at httponfbme13bVLn1 or at wwwstair-journalorg
In memory of Mark Janes
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Janes Subject Consultant in the Social Sciences Library who died in February of this year Mark was known and liked by many in the DPIR and his colleague Louise Clarke writes
ldquoMark was a wonderful colleague and friend to so many in the Bodleian Libraries and the wider University [hellip] A gentle man with a dry sense of humour and a razor sharp wit that added so much to many a long meeting Mark was always ready to help others and provided a very calm and reassuring presence during busy times of change [hellip] Mark will be dearly missed and much rememberedrdquo
Trinity Term Graduate Search Clinics
The SSL will be running three Graduate Search Clinics during Trinity Term lsquoReference Managersrsquo on Friday 24th May lsquoOpen Access Oxford ndash whatrsquos happening A guide for Social Scientistsrsquo on Tuesday 28th Mayrsquo and lsquoeBooks for Researchrsquo on Thursday 30th May More details are available on the SSL website the SSL Weblearn site and in the Student Enrolment System
WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20135
lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo is growingYou may be surprised to learn that Politics in Spires has now published around 400 articles by DPIR and POLIS academics students and alumni covering a wide range of topics Between 1 February 2012 and 27 March 2013 4227 people visited the site more than 100 times Roughly 3000 of them visited more than 200 times and 11773 people visited the site 9 or more times We have had visitors from 183 different countries Politics in Spires is now one of the Universityrsquos collection of successful blog sites and as such represents a real opportunity for the Departmentrsquos students staff and alumni to publish in real time to reach and engage with a growing audience
Themed seriesPolitics in Spires has begun to develop themed series aiming to publish around 12-15 articles over a set period allowing reader and author to respond to each other over the life of the series Stuart White is currently curating a series titled lsquoDemocratic wealth building a citizensrsquo economyrsquo in collaboration with openDemocracyrsquos British section OurKingdom
The series explores the idea that a republican political economy may provide an alternative way to respect and protect the freedom of the citizen uphold our standing as civic equals make effective our
status as active participants in a popular sovereignty and serve a genuinely common good
Posts in the series can be read here
Upcoming series (exact titles tbc) funded by HEIF5+ divisional funds will be published between May ndashJuly 2013
bulllsquoOxon Chinarsquo curated by Rana Mitter Launching this week this series will showcase the breadth and depth of China expertise and the potential scope of the new Oxford China Centre by setting out the challenges and new areas of research
bulllsquoPolitics in Schoolsrsquo for A level students studying Politics amp Government Blogs relating to the research in the DPIR will be generated as a direct response to discussions with A level students
Politics in Spires has recently been awarded divisional HEIF funding for two years from August 2013 to curate and host ten themed series each series comprising 12 articlesand two films so five in each year
These series will further develop the model of themed collections working with new partners and developing new audiences We envisage that each series will be published as an e-collection on completion
Re-designed sitePolitics in Spires has recently launched a re-designed site which allows for a more modern look along with enhanced functionality for hosting podcasts and videos and the flexibility to accommodate several blog lsquospecial seriesrsquo simultaneously
For further information please contact Kate Candy or Blake Ewing (Graduate Editor) at oxbridgebloggmailcom
Latest news from lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo
Photo Marcello Vicidomini
Find us on
ldquoMy posts have been mentioned by the Financial Times and the Spectator been engaged with by the Electoral Reform Society and my post on the UK local elections led to a small consulting role with Channel 4rdquo (Chris Prosser Deputy Graduate Editor Politics in Spires Student Newswire Hilary Term 2013)
wwwfacebookcompagesPolitics-in-Spires
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WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20136
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent Department events
The afternoon was divided into several sessions including advice on how to publish how to network and attend conferences and how to prepare for academic job interviews There was also a session about how the University Careers Service can help and advise completing students wishing to enter non-academic careers in such areas as NGOs international organizations consultancy and the public sector
The thirty plus students attending heard presentations from Drs Scott Blinder and Lucy Barnes on post-doctoral positions and how to apply for them Professors
Richard Caplan and David Rueda on publishing theses into monographs with university presses and articles in leading peer reviewed journals respectively and Dr Eddie Keene on how to get the most value from participating in professional conferences Feedback from students was positive with all those attending describing the sessions as very useful
The speakers underlined the importance of completing high quality research in doctoral theses as the starting point for a successful academic career Building on this precept the advice presented to students included the following points
1 It is vital to practice job talks in front of peers and faculty (your thesis supervisor and others) before attending interviews for lectureships post-doctoral positions or assistant professorships The Placement Officer will help organize these practice sessions when a departmental student is on the job market and attending interviews
2 Graduate students should aim to engage in serious academic work from as early in their doctoral studies as possible This means (a) proposing and presenting papers to relevant professional conferences (including the various graduate organized conferences)
Preparation for Academic Practice the annual workshopA half day event was held in DPIR on Wednesday of Week 1 (24 April) to help DPhil students prepare for seeking academic positions as they come to end of their doctoral studies and complete theses organized by DPIRrsquos Placement Officer Professor Desmond King Andrew W Mellon Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Nuffield College
to get feedback on your work and to connect with other graduate studies and faculty working in your area of research (b) submitting papers for journal publication based either on research undertaken for your doctorate or derived from course papers completed while studying (a) and (b) are related in that giving a paper at a conference provides a useful deadline for completing work and a forum in which to receive feedback (Attending conferences without presenting a paper is not a good use of your time or resources)
3 Before attending conferences it is useful to approach one or two academics in your area of study to arrange to see them
for a brief meeting to discuss your research so they become aware of it and about which they may be able to give feedback A short accurate summary of your research is necessary for such meetings to be valuable Conferences are also important networking opportunities when you should meet colleagues with similar research interests on your panels and graduate students from other programmes with similar research foci
4 The vagaries and competitiveness of publishing mean that the sooner you get articles of the appropriate standard submitted to journals the better to be successful in the job market having a forthcoming or even rampr
will be a significant asset Because many competitors for jobs come from North American doctoral programmes ndash on which students take on average twice as many years as UK ones to complete their studies with more time to publish ndash Oxford doctoral candidates face competition in acquiring jobs and aiming to publish is an important part of performing in this competition Faculty are often keen to research and co-author with their graduate students and this is something students may wish to explore
The placement session will be an annual event
Desmond King
ldquoGraduate students should aim to engage in serious academic
work from as early in their doctoral studies as possiblerdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20137
WHATrsquoS NEW
lsquoMore Europe less Europe no EuropersquoDPIR Inaugural Alumni EventThe DPIR welcomed over 70 alumni students and friends to its inaugural alumni event on 1-2 March with a welcome dinner at Balliol College and a conference titled lsquoMore Europe less Europe no Europersquo This was an opportunity for members of the Department and DPIR alumni working in government administration and journalism to convey how academic analysis and dispassionate reflection can contribute to a better understanding of the EU and its various agendas This was also the first occasion for many alumni to visit the Departmentrsquos lsquonew homersquo in the Manor Road building
The organisers of the conference David Hine and Kate Candy are enormously grateful to the speakers for their excellent contributions Stephen Whitefield Stewart Wood (Keynote) David Rueda David Soskice Michael Arthur (former UK Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany) Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer (recent trainee Crisis Response Department European External Action Service) Anne Deighton Catherine E de Vries Jan Zielonka Vernon Bogdanor Theresa Kuhn and Claudia Schrag Sternberg
A full report of the dayrsquos proceedings can be read on the Politics in Spires blog Please listen to the podcast and view speakersrsquo slides here
Delegate feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with strong encouragement for the Department to continue with these events One delegate was reminded of the lsquoextraordinary quality depth and independence of thinking that takes place in Oxfordrsquo another remarked on the amount of goodwill the event generated Discussion is now underway for the next alumni event with a view to scheduling a conference and dinner in Michaelmas term 2013
1-2 March 2013
Student achievementsDr Janina Dill a recent DPhil International Relations alumna who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Lord Bryce Prize for best dissertation in International RelationsComparative Studies Her thesis was entitled lsquoThe Definition of a Legitimate Target in US Air Warfare A Normative Enquiry into the Effectiveness of International Law in the Conduct of Hostilitiesrsquo Janina is currently the Hedley Bull Research Fellow at Oxfordrsquos Department of Politics and International Relations More information on the Lord Bryce Prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
Dr Ignacio Jurado a 2012 Politics DPhil graduate who has just been awarded the Political Science Association 2012
Arthur McDougall Fund prize best dissertation in Elections Electoral Systems or Representation The thesis was entitled lsquoThe Politics of Distributionrsquo More information on the Arthur McDougall Fund prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here (This is the second year in a row in which an Oxford student has won the prize last year the award was given to James Dray)
Nina Silove a DPhil student in International Relations who has been awarded a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University As a Research Fellow Nina will contribute to the Centerrsquos research activities while
also advancing her own work which examines how states have responded to the challenge of formulating grand strategy in the post-Cold War period with a focus on the response of the United States to the rise of China More information on Belfer Center fellowships can be found here
Dr Michael Sulmeyer a recent DPhil Politics graduate who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in Government and Public Administration The thesis was entitled lsquoMoney for Nothing Understanding the Termination of US Major Defense Acquisition Programsrsquo More information on the Walter Bagehot Prize prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201313
Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20135
lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo is growingYou may be surprised to learn that Politics in Spires has now published around 400 articles by DPIR and POLIS academics students and alumni covering a wide range of topics Between 1 February 2012 and 27 March 2013 4227 people visited the site more than 100 times Roughly 3000 of them visited more than 200 times and 11773 people visited the site 9 or more times We have had visitors from 183 different countries Politics in Spires is now one of the Universityrsquos collection of successful blog sites and as such represents a real opportunity for the Departmentrsquos students staff and alumni to publish in real time to reach and engage with a growing audience
Themed seriesPolitics in Spires has begun to develop themed series aiming to publish around 12-15 articles over a set period allowing reader and author to respond to each other over the life of the series Stuart White is currently curating a series titled lsquoDemocratic wealth building a citizensrsquo economyrsquo in collaboration with openDemocracyrsquos British section OurKingdom
The series explores the idea that a republican political economy may provide an alternative way to respect and protect the freedom of the citizen uphold our standing as civic equals make effective our
status as active participants in a popular sovereignty and serve a genuinely common good
Posts in the series can be read here
Upcoming series (exact titles tbc) funded by HEIF5+ divisional funds will be published between May ndashJuly 2013
bulllsquoOxon Chinarsquo curated by Rana Mitter Launching this week this series will showcase the breadth and depth of China expertise and the potential scope of the new Oxford China Centre by setting out the challenges and new areas of research
bulllsquoPolitics in Schoolsrsquo for A level students studying Politics amp Government Blogs relating to the research in the DPIR will be generated as a direct response to discussions with A level students
Politics in Spires has recently been awarded divisional HEIF funding for two years from August 2013 to curate and host ten themed series each series comprising 12 articlesand two films so five in each year
These series will further develop the model of themed collections working with new partners and developing new audiences We envisage that each series will be published as an e-collection on completion
Re-designed sitePolitics in Spires has recently launched a re-designed site which allows for a more modern look along with enhanced functionality for hosting podcasts and videos and the flexibility to accommodate several blog lsquospecial seriesrsquo simultaneously
For further information please contact Kate Candy or Blake Ewing (Graduate Editor) at oxbridgebloggmailcom
Latest news from lsquoPolitics in Spiresrsquo
Photo Marcello Vicidomini
Find us on
ldquoMy posts have been mentioned by the Financial Times and the Spectator been engaged with by the Electoral Reform Society and my post on the UK local elections led to a small consulting role with Channel 4rdquo (Chris Prosser Deputy Graduate Editor Politics in Spires Student Newswire Hilary Term 2013)
wwwfacebookcompagesPolitics-in-Spires
150984984937437
twittercompoliticsinspire
WHATrsquoS NEW
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20136
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent Department events
The afternoon was divided into several sessions including advice on how to publish how to network and attend conferences and how to prepare for academic job interviews There was also a session about how the University Careers Service can help and advise completing students wishing to enter non-academic careers in such areas as NGOs international organizations consultancy and the public sector
The thirty plus students attending heard presentations from Drs Scott Blinder and Lucy Barnes on post-doctoral positions and how to apply for them Professors
Richard Caplan and David Rueda on publishing theses into monographs with university presses and articles in leading peer reviewed journals respectively and Dr Eddie Keene on how to get the most value from participating in professional conferences Feedback from students was positive with all those attending describing the sessions as very useful
The speakers underlined the importance of completing high quality research in doctoral theses as the starting point for a successful academic career Building on this precept the advice presented to students included the following points
1 It is vital to practice job talks in front of peers and faculty (your thesis supervisor and others) before attending interviews for lectureships post-doctoral positions or assistant professorships The Placement Officer will help organize these practice sessions when a departmental student is on the job market and attending interviews
2 Graduate students should aim to engage in serious academic work from as early in their doctoral studies as possible This means (a) proposing and presenting papers to relevant professional conferences (including the various graduate organized conferences)
Preparation for Academic Practice the annual workshopA half day event was held in DPIR on Wednesday of Week 1 (24 April) to help DPhil students prepare for seeking academic positions as they come to end of their doctoral studies and complete theses organized by DPIRrsquos Placement Officer Professor Desmond King Andrew W Mellon Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Nuffield College
to get feedback on your work and to connect with other graduate studies and faculty working in your area of research (b) submitting papers for journal publication based either on research undertaken for your doctorate or derived from course papers completed while studying (a) and (b) are related in that giving a paper at a conference provides a useful deadline for completing work and a forum in which to receive feedback (Attending conferences without presenting a paper is not a good use of your time or resources)
3 Before attending conferences it is useful to approach one or two academics in your area of study to arrange to see them
for a brief meeting to discuss your research so they become aware of it and about which they may be able to give feedback A short accurate summary of your research is necessary for such meetings to be valuable Conferences are also important networking opportunities when you should meet colleagues with similar research interests on your panels and graduate students from other programmes with similar research foci
4 The vagaries and competitiveness of publishing mean that the sooner you get articles of the appropriate standard submitted to journals the better to be successful in the job market having a forthcoming or even rampr
will be a significant asset Because many competitors for jobs come from North American doctoral programmes ndash on which students take on average twice as many years as UK ones to complete their studies with more time to publish ndash Oxford doctoral candidates face competition in acquiring jobs and aiming to publish is an important part of performing in this competition Faculty are often keen to research and co-author with their graduate students and this is something students may wish to explore
The placement session will be an annual event
Desmond King
ldquoGraduate students should aim to engage in serious academic
work from as early in their doctoral studies as possiblerdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20137
WHATrsquoS NEW
lsquoMore Europe less Europe no EuropersquoDPIR Inaugural Alumni EventThe DPIR welcomed over 70 alumni students and friends to its inaugural alumni event on 1-2 March with a welcome dinner at Balliol College and a conference titled lsquoMore Europe less Europe no Europersquo This was an opportunity for members of the Department and DPIR alumni working in government administration and journalism to convey how academic analysis and dispassionate reflection can contribute to a better understanding of the EU and its various agendas This was also the first occasion for many alumni to visit the Departmentrsquos lsquonew homersquo in the Manor Road building
The organisers of the conference David Hine and Kate Candy are enormously grateful to the speakers for their excellent contributions Stephen Whitefield Stewart Wood (Keynote) David Rueda David Soskice Michael Arthur (former UK Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany) Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer (recent trainee Crisis Response Department European External Action Service) Anne Deighton Catherine E de Vries Jan Zielonka Vernon Bogdanor Theresa Kuhn and Claudia Schrag Sternberg
A full report of the dayrsquos proceedings can be read on the Politics in Spires blog Please listen to the podcast and view speakersrsquo slides here
Delegate feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with strong encouragement for the Department to continue with these events One delegate was reminded of the lsquoextraordinary quality depth and independence of thinking that takes place in Oxfordrsquo another remarked on the amount of goodwill the event generated Discussion is now underway for the next alumni event with a view to scheduling a conference and dinner in Michaelmas term 2013
1-2 March 2013
Student achievementsDr Janina Dill a recent DPhil International Relations alumna who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Lord Bryce Prize for best dissertation in International RelationsComparative Studies Her thesis was entitled lsquoThe Definition of a Legitimate Target in US Air Warfare A Normative Enquiry into the Effectiveness of International Law in the Conduct of Hostilitiesrsquo Janina is currently the Hedley Bull Research Fellow at Oxfordrsquos Department of Politics and International Relations More information on the Lord Bryce Prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
Dr Ignacio Jurado a 2012 Politics DPhil graduate who has just been awarded the Political Science Association 2012
Arthur McDougall Fund prize best dissertation in Elections Electoral Systems or Representation The thesis was entitled lsquoThe Politics of Distributionrsquo More information on the Arthur McDougall Fund prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here (This is the second year in a row in which an Oxford student has won the prize last year the award was given to James Dray)
Nina Silove a DPhil student in International Relations who has been awarded a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University As a Research Fellow Nina will contribute to the Centerrsquos research activities while
also advancing her own work which examines how states have responded to the challenge of formulating grand strategy in the post-Cold War period with a focus on the response of the United States to the rise of China More information on Belfer Center fellowships can be found here
Dr Michael Sulmeyer a recent DPhil Politics graduate who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in Government and Public Administration The thesis was entitled lsquoMoney for Nothing Understanding the Termination of US Major Defense Acquisition Programsrsquo More information on the Walter Bagehot Prize prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
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Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20136
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent Department events
The afternoon was divided into several sessions including advice on how to publish how to network and attend conferences and how to prepare for academic job interviews There was also a session about how the University Careers Service can help and advise completing students wishing to enter non-academic careers in such areas as NGOs international organizations consultancy and the public sector
The thirty plus students attending heard presentations from Drs Scott Blinder and Lucy Barnes on post-doctoral positions and how to apply for them Professors
Richard Caplan and David Rueda on publishing theses into monographs with university presses and articles in leading peer reviewed journals respectively and Dr Eddie Keene on how to get the most value from participating in professional conferences Feedback from students was positive with all those attending describing the sessions as very useful
The speakers underlined the importance of completing high quality research in doctoral theses as the starting point for a successful academic career Building on this precept the advice presented to students included the following points
1 It is vital to practice job talks in front of peers and faculty (your thesis supervisor and others) before attending interviews for lectureships post-doctoral positions or assistant professorships The Placement Officer will help organize these practice sessions when a departmental student is on the job market and attending interviews
2 Graduate students should aim to engage in serious academic work from as early in their doctoral studies as possible This means (a) proposing and presenting papers to relevant professional conferences (including the various graduate organized conferences)
Preparation for Academic Practice the annual workshopA half day event was held in DPIR on Wednesday of Week 1 (24 April) to help DPhil students prepare for seeking academic positions as they come to end of their doctoral studies and complete theses organized by DPIRrsquos Placement Officer Professor Desmond King Andrew W Mellon Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Nuffield College
to get feedback on your work and to connect with other graduate studies and faculty working in your area of research (b) submitting papers for journal publication based either on research undertaken for your doctorate or derived from course papers completed while studying (a) and (b) are related in that giving a paper at a conference provides a useful deadline for completing work and a forum in which to receive feedback (Attending conferences without presenting a paper is not a good use of your time or resources)
3 Before attending conferences it is useful to approach one or two academics in your area of study to arrange to see them
for a brief meeting to discuss your research so they become aware of it and about which they may be able to give feedback A short accurate summary of your research is necessary for such meetings to be valuable Conferences are also important networking opportunities when you should meet colleagues with similar research interests on your panels and graduate students from other programmes with similar research foci
4 The vagaries and competitiveness of publishing mean that the sooner you get articles of the appropriate standard submitted to journals the better to be successful in the job market having a forthcoming or even rampr
will be a significant asset Because many competitors for jobs come from North American doctoral programmes ndash on which students take on average twice as many years as UK ones to complete their studies with more time to publish ndash Oxford doctoral candidates face competition in acquiring jobs and aiming to publish is an important part of performing in this competition Faculty are often keen to research and co-author with their graduate students and this is something students may wish to explore
The placement session will be an annual event
Desmond King
ldquoGraduate students should aim to engage in serious academic
work from as early in their doctoral studies as possiblerdquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20137
WHATrsquoS NEW
lsquoMore Europe less Europe no EuropersquoDPIR Inaugural Alumni EventThe DPIR welcomed over 70 alumni students and friends to its inaugural alumni event on 1-2 March with a welcome dinner at Balliol College and a conference titled lsquoMore Europe less Europe no Europersquo This was an opportunity for members of the Department and DPIR alumni working in government administration and journalism to convey how academic analysis and dispassionate reflection can contribute to a better understanding of the EU and its various agendas This was also the first occasion for many alumni to visit the Departmentrsquos lsquonew homersquo in the Manor Road building
The organisers of the conference David Hine and Kate Candy are enormously grateful to the speakers for their excellent contributions Stephen Whitefield Stewart Wood (Keynote) David Rueda David Soskice Michael Arthur (former UK Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany) Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer (recent trainee Crisis Response Department European External Action Service) Anne Deighton Catherine E de Vries Jan Zielonka Vernon Bogdanor Theresa Kuhn and Claudia Schrag Sternberg
A full report of the dayrsquos proceedings can be read on the Politics in Spires blog Please listen to the podcast and view speakersrsquo slides here
Delegate feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with strong encouragement for the Department to continue with these events One delegate was reminded of the lsquoextraordinary quality depth and independence of thinking that takes place in Oxfordrsquo another remarked on the amount of goodwill the event generated Discussion is now underway for the next alumni event with a view to scheduling a conference and dinner in Michaelmas term 2013
1-2 March 2013
Student achievementsDr Janina Dill a recent DPhil International Relations alumna who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Lord Bryce Prize for best dissertation in International RelationsComparative Studies Her thesis was entitled lsquoThe Definition of a Legitimate Target in US Air Warfare A Normative Enquiry into the Effectiveness of International Law in the Conduct of Hostilitiesrsquo Janina is currently the Hedley Bull Research Fellow at Oxfordrsquos Department of Politics and International Relations More information on the Lord Bryce Prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
Dr Ignacio Jurado a 2012 Politics DPhil graduate who has just been awarded the Political Science Association 2012
Arthur McDougall Fund prize best dissertation in Elections Electoral Systems or Representation The thesis was entitled lsquoThe Politics of Distributionrsquo More information on the Arthur McDougall Fund prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here (This is the second year in a row in which an Oxford student has won the prize last year the award was given to James Dray)
Nina Silove a DPhil student in International Relations who has been awarded a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University As a Research Fellow Nina will contribute to the Centerrsquos research activities while
also advancing her own work which examines how states have responded to the challenge of formulating grand strategy in the post-Cold War period with a focus on the response of the United States to the rise of China More information on Belfer Center fellowships can be found here
Dr Michael Sulmeyer a recent DPhil Politics graduate who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in Government and Public Administration The thesis was entitled lsquoMoney for Nothing Understanding the Termination of US Major Defense Acquisition Programsrsquo More information on the Walter Bagehot Prize prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
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Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20137
WHATrsquoS NEW
lsquoMore Europe less Europe no EuropersquoDPIR Inaugural Alumni EventThe DPIR welcomed over 70 alumni students and friends to its inaugural alumni event on 1-2 March with a welcome dinner at Balliol College and a conference titled lsquoMore Europe less Europe no Europersquo This was an opportunity for members of the Department and DPIR alumni working in government administration and journalism to convey how academic analysis and dispassionate reflection can contribute to a better understanding of the EU and its various agendas This was also the first occasion for many alumni to visit the Departmentrsquos lsquonew homersquo in the Manor Road building
The organisers of the conference David Hine and Kate Candy are enormously grateful to the speakers for their excellent contributions Stephen Whitefield Stewart Wood (Keynote) David Rueda David Soskice Michael Arthur (former UK Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany) Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer (recent trainee Crisis Response Department European External Action Service) Anne Deighton Catherine E de Vries Jan Zielonka Vernon Bogdanor Theresa Kuhn and Claudia Schrag Sternberg
A full report of the dayrsquos proceedings can be read on the Politics in Spires blog Please listen to the podcast and view speakersrsquo slides here
Delegate feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with strong encouragement for the Department to continue with these events One delegate was reminded of the lsquoextraordinary quality depth and independence of thinking that takes place in Oxfordrsquo another remarked on the amount of goodwill the event generated Discussion is now underway for the next alumni event with a view to scheduling a conference and dinner in Michaelmas term 2013
1-2 March 2013
Student achievementsDr Janina Dill a recent DPhil International Relations alumna who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Lord Bryce Prize for best dissertation in International RelationsComparative Studies Her thesis was entitled lsquoThe Definition of a Legitimate Target in US Air Warfare A Normative Enquiry into the Effectiveness of International Law in the Conduct of Hostilitiesrsquo Janina is currently the Hedley Bull Research Fellow at Oxfordrsquos Department of Politics and International Relations More information on the Lord Bryce Prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
Dr Ignacio Jurado a 2012 Politics DPhil graduate who has just been awarded the Political Science Association 2012
Arthur McDougall Fund prize best dissertation in Elections Electoral Systems or Representation The thesis was entitled lsquoThe Politics of Distributionrsquo More information on the Arthur McDougall Fund prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here (This is the second year in a row in which an Oxford student has won the prize last year the award was given to James Dray)
Nina Silove a DPhil student in International Relations who has been awarded a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship with the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University As a Research Fellow Nina will contribute to the Centerrsquos research activities while
also advancing her own work which examines how states have responded to the challenge of formulating grand strategy in the post-Cold War period with a focus on the response of the United States to the rise of China More information on Belfer Center fellowships can be found here
Dr Michael Sulmeyer a recent DPhil Politics graduate who has been awarded the Political Studies Association 2012 Walter Bagehot Prize for best dissertation in Government and Public Administration The thesis was entitled lsquoMoney for Nothing Understanding the Termination of US Major Defense Acquisition Programsrsquo More information on the Walter Bagehot Prize prize can be found on the PSArsquos website here
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
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People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
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Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20138
WHATrsquoS NEW
Recent publications by Department academics
lsquoScotlandrsquos Choices The Referendum and What Happens AfterwardsrsquoBy Iain McLean Jim Gallagher and Guy Lodge (Edinburgh University Press 2013)
Scotlandrsquos voters are promised a referendum on independence in autumn 2014 If they reject independence the proposed changes from the Calman Commissionrsquos review on Scottish Devolution will most likely be put in place
But what will happen after the referendum How will Westminster and the rest of the UK respond What would a Calman regime entail Is it even clear what independence will mean What about the oil What will the currency be What will happen to the Old Age Pension pot if the UK splits
This book explains what will happen after the referendum in clear language focusing on how each of the options would be practically put into place
Professor Iain McLean
lsquoThe Harm in Hate SpeechrsquoBy Jeremy Waldron (Harvard University Press 2012)
Every liberal democracy has laws or codes against hate speechmdashexcept the United States For constitutionalists regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society Against this absolutist view Jeremy Waldron argues powerfully that hate speech should be regulated as part of our commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities
Free-speech advocates boast of despising what racists say but defending to the death their right to say it Waldron finds this emphasis on intellectual resilience misguided and points instead to the threat hate speech poses to the lives dignity and reputations of minority members
ldquoThis is a wonderful book It conveys complex ideas in an accessible and convincing wayhellip Jeremy Waldron has put together a clear and compelling rationale for hate-speech lawsmdashthe harm that it causes to human dignityrdquomdashKatharine Gelber Times Higher Education
Professor Jeremy Waldron
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
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Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 20139
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Anglo-German lsquoState of the Statersquo Fellowship ProgrammeFourth Annual Conference
lsquoTransformations of the State European PerspectivesrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013Where Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building
The traditional concept of the nation-state has for decades and often centuries cultivated strong national identities the boundaries of which have strongly overlapped with state boundaries However functions of the modern state have disintegrated power has shifted to other actors supra-state constitutional polities and political systems have emerged and citizens even adhere to legal rules that are not backed by the classical notion of state power These challenges to the modern state are both domestic and international domestically citizens may organise themselves into groups that either exercise certain powers on behalf of states or compete against state-backed authorities externally international interdependence ndash through globalisation or regional integration ndash also challenge the primacy of the modern state
Registration is now open
For further information please view the Conference Programme
OXPO Graduate Conferences
lsquoSciences Po Graduate Political Theory ConferencersquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Paris
This is the first Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Committee is happy to announce that Joseph Raz famous legal political and moral philosopher will deliver the keynote address The work of Joseph Raz covers a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the relationship between law and politics authority and reason coercion and autonomy moral neutrality and liberalism to the normative intricacies of practical deliberation
The Sciences Po Graduate Political Theory Conference will give doctoral students the opportunity of presenting their current work in front of their peers and other senior political theorists
For any further questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact us at sciencespotheorygradgmailcom
lsquoHistoire de lrsquoEurope du XXe siegravecle Continuiteacutes et rupturesrsquoWhen Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June 2013Where University of Oxford
Participants Universities of Brussels Berlin (Humboldt) Geneva and Oxford + Sciences Po in Paris ENS Cachan In collaboration with the MEHRC and the network EurHIst XX
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201313
Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201310
UPCOMING EVENTS
Other event highlights
Politics Research Colloquium
lsquoA Government that Worked Better and Cost LessEvaluating UK Public Management Reforms Over the Past 30 YearsrsquoWhat Dr Ruth M Dixon (Oxford) will be speaking on the challenges for any UK government to increase efficiency whilst reducing costWhen Week 5 - Monday 20th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoBut Not Both The Exclusive Disjunction in Qualitative Comparative AnalysisrsquoWhat Ursula Hackett will give the first of two papers by DPhil students who wish to test out papers they are giving at conferencesWhen Week 6 - Monday 27th May 2013 ndash 1230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
ELAC
lsquoPreventive WarrsquoWhat Professor Deen K Chatterjee (Senior Advisor and Professorial Fellow in the SJQuinney College of Law and Global Ethics Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs) asks when if ever is it permissible to engage in preventive warWhen Week 5 - Tuesday 21st May 2013 ndash 230pmWhere Seminar Room A Manor Road Building
lsquoTheseus Doctoral Workshop 2013 The EU and the Global Crisis Challenges to EU Governance Policy Responses and the Legitimacy GaprsquoWhen Thursday 20th June to Friday 21st June 2013Where Sciences Po Centre drsquoEtudes Europeennes Paris
From 2008 the global economic crisis has represented an unprecedented challenge to EU governance and European institutions since the completion of the monetary union It has provided new ground for European governance in the area of economic policy At the same time more recently the difficulty to reach a budget agreement can be seen as a sign of fragmentation and is likely to undermine the EUrsquos action capacity
To what extent has this challenge transformed the relations between national governments and EU institutions between actors on the domestic scene and actors involved in the European decision-making arena How do EU institutions and policies cope with the instability of world market and new constraints How do member states manage the constraints of belonging to the Eurozone and their difficulty to finance their budgets Furthermore both events the EMU and the global crisis have led to the rise of new dividing lines among EU member states How do these contradictory trends impact the EU as a political system and as a polity To what extent does this call EU legitimacy into further question
Contact Catherine Spieser (Sciences Po CEE)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201313
Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
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Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201311
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can find a full list of Departmental (and Non-Departmental) events that you might find interesting on the DPIR Website
RISJ
lsquoRandom Thoughts on the News IndustryrsquoWhat Madhav Chinnappa Head of Strategic Partnerships for Google News amp Magazines speaks on an industry in a state of fluxWhen Week 5 - Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ndash 2pmWhere Barclay Room Green Templeton College
Student Events
lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhat Diane de Gramont (MPhil Comparative Government) and Thomas Carothers (vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) discuss the findings of their new book lsquoDevelopment Aid Confronts Politics The Almost RevolutionrsquoWhen Week 6 - Friday 31st May 2013 ndash 5pmWhere Blavatnik School of Government Lecture Theatre
Call for Papers lsquoThinking Beyond the State Redistribution Responsibility and Response-abilityrsquoWhat St Antonyrsquos International Review (academic journal run by graduate students from the University of Oxford)When Deadline for 500 word abstracts 1 June 2013Where Send to STAIRbeyondthestategmailcom
Call for Papers lsquoThe Politics of Agonismrsquo What MANCEPT Workshops in Political Theory (organized by two students from the University of Oxford - Annette Zimmermann and Marius Ostrowski) 4 - 6 September 2013When Deadline for anonymized 500 word abstracts 15 June 2013Where Send to thepoliticsofagonismgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201312
People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201313
Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
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Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
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People
PEOPLE
Academic Staff
bull Ben Ansell UL in Comparative Democratisation at Nuffield (1 July 2013)bullDan Butt UL in Political Theory with Balliol (1 Sept 2013)bullDavid Doyle UL in Latin America (jointly with SIAS) (1 Sept 2013)bullTodd Hall UL in International Relations in association with St Annersquos (1 July 2013)bullJane Gingrich UL in Comparative Political Economy with Magdalen (1 July 2013)bullDominic Johnson Alastair Buchan Chair in International Relations (1 June 2013)bullScot Petersen Bingham CDF in Constitutional Studies with Balliol (1 April 2013)bullGwen Sasse returns from maternity leave (30 June 2013)
Research Staff
bullMeera Selva Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) Research OfficerbullMichal Wenzel Research Fellow MDCEE
Administrative Staff
bullTara Bailey MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bull Aparajita Kashyap MPhilMSc Coordinator (commences 20th May 2013)bullTanya Vale RISJ Administrator (commenced 24 April 2013)
We wish the following leaverswell
Academic Staff
bullWalter C Ladwig III (August 2013)bullJoe Foweraker (30 Sept 2013)
Research Staff
bullSerena Sharma Research Associate (30 June 2013)
Administrative Staff
bullSara Kalim RISJ Administrator (May 2013)bullKimberley Adams Undergraduate Studies Officer (April 2013)
The Department would like to welcome the following new staff
The Department would like to welcome the following new
visitor bullProfessor Martha Finnemore George Washington University (VRF)
New UJCC repsIn Hilary Term new UJCC reps for 2013-14 were nominated These are
bullChair Eugene Lowrie (Somerville)bullSecretary James Heatley (St Hildarsquos)bullLibrary Rep Henry Chong (HMC)
If you have any issues related to Politics courses please raise these with one of your reps
(Meetings of the UJCC take place on Monday at 1300 in Week 5 of every term with the next meeting being Monday 20th May in Seminar Room F at the Manor Road Building All PPE and HP students are welcome to attend However as the Student Newswire is published at the beginning of Week 5 we apologise that this is rather short notice)
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Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201313
Careers Advice
CAREERS ADVICE
The Careers Service can provide you with lifelong impartial comprehensive support in your career planning and management As an Oxford Alumnus you can attend careers events fairs workshops and company presentations Your student account on CareerConnect will switch to an alumni account when your Bod card expires ensuring you stay up-to-date with job vacancies events skills sessions fairs and resources on job sectors applications and international opportunities
The most useful act you can take is to register as an alumnus on the Oxford Careers Network (OCN) This is a global network of 2500 alumni who have volunteered to share their experiences of life after Oxford Being part of this network not only helps students following on behind you with their career choices but also when your moment arrives to research another employment sector you have a ready made network to access for advice and information Volunteers represent a broad range of occupations so there is something for everyone To complement OCN be sure to keep you LinkedIn profile up to date and join the University of Oxford Alumni group At universitylinkedin (httpuniversitylinkedincomcareer-servicesresourcesvideos) you will find six five-minute videos which will help you to strengthen you profile and demonstrate the latest networking and job-finding tools
The secret to employment remains to network network and network ndash not something that comes easily to all A few useful tips on networking and other employment skills may be found at wwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice Most alumni will change jobs within 3 years of graduation so join your local Oxford10 alumni group (wwwoxford10com) or the mailing list to keep in touch at wwwalumnioxacukoxford10 A series of sector-specific Professional Networking Events are also offered by the Alumni Office to help connect you with alumni working in your field of interest Do continue to monitor CareerConnect (at wwwcareersoxacuk) and keep current with ongoing careers matters through social media either at TwittercomOxfordCareers or our discussion group at LinkedInOxfordCareers If employment still evades you then the Careers Service run a lsquoKickstartrsquo session for alumni to freshen up their job hunting skills ndash either book through CareerConnect or for more details contact the Careers Service (receptioncareersoxacuk or +44(0) 1865 27 46 46)
If you havenrsquot got employment lined up post Oxford the Careers Service is running a Jobs and Internships Fair on 13 June You can find further information here httpwwwcareersoxacukour-servicesevents-for-allcareers-fairs
Careers Events
Some require pre-booking so for actual timings please visit wwwcareersoxacuk
Week 5bullAcademic Application Skills for Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Week 6bullWomen in Academic CareersbullCivil Service Fast StreambullBoston Consulting Group DPhil and Post Doc Presentation and QampA SessionbullCvs and Cover Letter Skills for DPhils
Week 7bullStaying in the UK to Work (SIAS)bullJob Search CCV Cover Letter and Interview Skills for Research StaffbullUsing Social Media in Job HuntingbullHow to Tackle a Consultancy Case StudybullPortfolio Careers for Researchers
Week 8bullInterview Skills for DPhilsbullThe Student Consultancy ndash Applying for Next TermbullJob and Internship Fair
Useful Links
httpwwwcareersoxacuk
httpwwwcareersoxacukjobs
httpwwwcareersoxacukalumnimentoring-and-offering-advicethe-oxford-careers-network
httpwwwyoutubecomoxfordcareersservice
httpwwwoxford10com
httpswwwalumnioxacukoxford10
httpswwwalumnioxacukpageaspxpid=879
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
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Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201314
ALUMNI
And do remember to stay in touch
Irsquod like to offer those of you who are leaving this term a very warm welcome to the DPIR alumni community The alumni relations programme at the department is increasingly busy with an annual magazine newsletter social networking and bespoke events
Here are some of the ways you can stay connected
bull Join the DPIR social networking groups on LinkedIn and Facebook ndash you can do this now so no need to wait until you graduate
bull Update your contact (especially email) and professional details on the Universityrsquos database DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) httpswwwalumnioxacukoao This will ensure you receive DPIR alumni publications and alumni event notifications
bull Look out for DPIR alumni events announcements and sign up to the weekly events mailing list if you are going to stay in the Oxford area (contact eventspoliticsoxacuk)
bull Sign up to the University alumni weekend on 20-22 September 2013 members of the DPIR will be hosting at least one session
bull Let others know what you are doing
- Send us a short(600 word maximum) profile and photo for the alumni website
- Send details of your publications for us to publicise on the website and in alumni publications
- Send us up to 50 words on your professional or personal news for inclusion in the lsquoClass notesrsquo section of the next DPIR Alumni Newswire please also give your name college matriculation year
Please note that I will be distributing alumni cards to MPhil and MSc leavers at the end of term party on 13 June (tbc) if for any reason you cannot be at the party I will be in office 194 in DPIR every day except on Fridays I look forward to seeing you
Again we very much hope to stay in touch with you after you leave If you have any questions at all please email alumnipoliticsoxacuk
Kate CandyCommunications and Alumni Relations Manager
Please see wwwalumnioxacukdata_protection for information on the way in which your personal data are held and used in the Universityrsquos Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) If you no longer wish to be contacted by the University Alumni Office by email or wish to alter the way in which your data are held and used please send a suitably worded email to databasedevoffoxacuk
Welcome to the DPIR alumni community
A message to all those leaving this year from Kate Candy Communications andAlumni Relations Manager
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
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Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201315
List of Student Societies
PoliticalDemocrats Abroad OxfordWe help Americans register to vote from abroad and cater to the needs of Democrats in the Oxford areaoxforddemocratsabroadorguk
Education Activist NetworkCampaign of students and education workers against fees cuts and the marketisation of public educationoxfordeangmailcom
Keble PPE SocietyWe are a society dedicated to fostering interest in politics philosophy and economics by hosting speakers and eventsphilipdorrellkebleoxacuk
Oxford Communist Corresponding SocietyCapitalist civilization is moribund but the established Leftrsquos busy reliving the last century Finding a way forward demands serious thoughtoxfordcommunistcorrespondingsocietyorg
Oxford Conservative AssociationA society for students of the University to advance the Conservative cause broadly founded amongst their peers and beyondgeorgemawhinneylawoxacuk
Oxford Future LeadersA society aiming to promote and develop leadership and leadership skills amongst Oxford studentsewanblackledgesomeoxacuk
Oxford International Relations SocietyWe arrange speaker events and socialspresident-electirsocorg
Oxford Left ReviewA journal of left-wing opinion based in the University of Oxfordoxfordleftreviewgmailcom
Oxford Students For LibertyCivil liberties campaign group and political ethical debating society (weekly meetings with rum provided) OxfordStudentsForLibertygroupspacescom
Oxford University Labour ClubOULC is home to the Labour Party and the left in Oxford regular speakers great socials policy discussions year-round campaigningoxfordunilabourgmailcom
Oxford University Liberal DemocratsOULD provides a thriving and friendly society for the universityrsquos Liberals organising socials and supporting local campaignsoulibdemshotmailcom
Oxford University Strategic Studies GroupSociety for discussion of contemporary international strategic and security affairsoussgsecretarygmailcom
Oxford Women in BusinessA Student Society promoting the role of Women in the business world We host a number of speakers every term representing women who are leaders in their fieldoxfordwomeninbusinessgmailcom
Oxford Women in PoliticsThe leading university-wide society dedicated to advancing the role of women in public and professional life cultivating inspiring and connectingproxwiporg
Oxford Young GreensStudents and young people of Oxford campaigning for a more democratic sustainable and equal societyoxfordyounggreensgmailcom
Socialist Worker Student Society (SWSS)We are a group of activists at the heart of campaigns within and beyond the university We also organise weekly meetings and debatesoxfordswssgmailcom
STUDENT SOCIETIES
(Listed alphabetically)
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
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STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
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Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201316
STUDENT SOCIETIES
CulturalArab SocietyArab Society brings Arab student from Middle East North Africa and Diaspora together The society conducts cultural events and get-togetherssaleemlubbadsehoxacuk
Asia-Pacific SocietyWe aim to promote a better understanding of social economic and political issues related to Asia at Oxfordoxfordapsgmailcom
Centre for Galician StudiesGalician language and culture in Oxfordlaurasaezfernandezgmailcom
China-Britain Youth Association (Oxford)Strengthening mutual understanding and building relationships between students and young professionals in China and Britainoxfordcbyaorguk
Cymdeithas Dafydd ap GwilymThe Welsh Society in Oxfordcarwynworcoxacuk
NEWs Oxford (aka Oxford Dutch Society)NEWS Oxford is a society that organizes events for Dutch (-speaking) students in Oxfordoxfordnewstudentnl
Oxford African and Caribbean SocietySociety promoting and celebrating Afro-Caribbean culture and furthering the interests of black minority communities in the University acsoxforduniversitygmailcom
Oxford African SocietyWe seek to provide a forum for all Africans and those connected to the continent by way of descent research or interest africasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Channel Islands SocietyOpen to all from or with an interest in the Channel Islands Social events throughout the yearoxfordcisocgmailcom
Oxford Chinese International Awareness (OXCIA)Promoting Chinese culture in Oxfordhermione1991163com
Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association (OXCSSA)OXCSSA is a non-political non-religious and non-profit society that serves Chinese students and scholars in Oxfordinfooxcssaorg
Oxford International Debating SocietyThe Society educates students on debating as well as public speakingyoulinyuansomeoxacuk
Oxford Italian SocietyThe Societyrsquos objectives are the support development improvement and promotion of the Italian culture and language in the University of Oxforditalysocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Majlis Asian SocietyAre you of Asian heritage or interested in Asian culture If so join us today The Oxford Majlis Asian Society which was founded in 1896 is the second oldest student society at Oxford University after the Oxford Unionabbaskazminewoxacuk
Oxford Mexican SocietyThe Society aims to organise the Mexican Community at the University and to present the Mexican Culture to the wider public at Oxfordoxfordmexsocgmailcom
Oxford Philippines SocietyThe Oxford Philippines Society is dedicated to promoting the culture of the Philippines within the universityolerigalopeorieloxacuk
Oxford Thai SocietyThe Society aims to bring Thai members of the University together and promote a better understanding of Thailand and its culturethaioxmaillistoxacuk
Oxford University Australia New Zealand Society (OUANZ)OUANZ exists to help Australians New Zealanders and those with general Antipodean interests get the most out of their time at Oxfordeliballmagdoxacuk
Oxford University Brazilian SocietyThe Society aims to create a group of Brazilian people and people that like Brazilbraziliansocietystudentclubsoxacuk
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201317
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Oxford University Canadian SocietyCanadian nationals and enthusiasts at the University of Oxford organising various social professional and academic eventsoxfordcanadiansgmailcom
Oxford University Chabad SocietyThe Society aims to promote Jewish culture tradition and educationinfooxfordchabadorg
Oxford University Chinese Society (OUCS)A non-profit society for Chinese Students in Oxford as well as othersoucsgenerallivecom
Oxford University Czech and Slovak SocietyWe organize social events for Czech and Slovak students and anybody interested in Czech and Slovak languages and culturemembershipczechoslovakoxfordorg
Oxford University European Affairs Society (OUEAS)OUEAS is Oxfordrsquos hub for all things European Whether itrsquos talks and debates about the hot topics or an appreciation of European food and drinkbenediktweisscccoxacuk
Oxford University German SocietyA hub for all students interested in German social events language culture and politicspresidentoxford-germansoccouk
Oxford University Greek SocietyThe Society aims to promote Greek culture and interests and create opportunities for interaction among its members for that purposegreeksocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Hindu SocietyThe Society promotes traditional Hindu values and ethics bringing students of Hindu background togethersagarshahstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Hong Kong SocietyWe foster and promote the fellowship of Hong Kong residents pursuing education training higher research andor other activities in Oxfordjacquelinechengpmboxacuk
Oxford University Hungarian SocietyWe organize speaker events on subjects related to Hungary and we hold social events enjoyable for both Hungarians and non-Hungariansilonakappanyosorieoxacuk
Oxford University Japan SocietyA vibrant student-run society aiming to introducepromote Japanese culture and provide an interface between Japanese students in Oxford and those interested in Japanenquiriesoujsorguk
Oxford University Lithuanian SocietyWe unite Lithuanians and Lithuanian enthusiasts living in Oxford and organize cultural intellectual and social eventsignasrubikasstcatzoxacuk
Oxford University Portuguese SocietyOur goal is to promote and divulge Portuguese culture within the University of Oxford and the Oxfordshire regionoxuniportsocgmailcom
Oxford University Scandinavian SocietyThe Scandinavian Society aims to support and develop Scandinavian culture and interests at the University of Oxfordaarnerisanenlmhoxacuk
Oxford University Spanish SocietyOxfordrsquos one-stop society for all things Spanish Our events include wine-tastings club nights movie nights tapas evenings and much moreouspanishsocietygmailcom
Oxford University Taiwanese Student SocietyOUTSS provides a welcoming platform for Taiwanese students and their friends in Oxford to promote global understanding of Taiwanese culturetaiwanesesocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford University Ukrainian SocietyOUUS promotes Ukrainian culture and intellectual heritage within the University of Oxfordzhorakovskygmailcom
The Oxford Society of Sufi CultureWe promote Sufism the kernel of Islam through talks poetry readings concerts and workshopsoxfordsufigmailcom
Vietnamese Society in OxfordA culturalnational society open to all students in Oxford especially to Vietnamese students studying in Oxfordvnoxfordgmailcom
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201318
Charities Community amp EthicsAIESEC OxfordAIESEC is an international non-profit organisation currently based in 106 countries It is run by student volunteers with the aim of promoting cultural understanding developing real world skills and activating leadership among participantsoxfordaieseccouk
Amnesty International Student GroupStudent group which focuses on raising awareness of human rights issues and campaigns for changeemmelineplewsbncoxacuk
ATP Graduate MentoringATP Mentoring gives support and tips on how to navigate and negotiate the unique academic and social maze of Oxford University It boosts confidence for academic and professional successinfoobenorguk
Campaign to Close CampsfieldThe Campaign to Close Campsfield campaigns to close down Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre and against immigration detention and deportationsinfoclosecampsfieldorguk
Christian Aid OxfordChristian Aid is an emergency relief international development and advocacy charity We work to tackle poverty with over 600 partners of all faiths and none in nearly 50 developing countries oxfordchristian-aidorg
Giving What We Can OxfordAn organisation for effective altruistsoxfordgivingwhatwecanorg
Global Brigades OxfordStudent society associated with Global Brigades the worldrsquos largest student-led health amp sustainable development organisationglobalbrigadesoxfordgmailcom
JacariJacari is a student charity providing home tutoring for children aged 4-16 who donrsquot speak English as their first language Students spend an hour a week helping a child in the areas in which they are strugglingcoordinatorjacariorg
KEENProviding sporting and social opportunities for young people in Oxford with special needskeenkeenoxfordorg
OU LGBTQ SocietyThe Society aims to meet the socialwelfare needs of all lesbian gay bisexual trans and queerquestioning members of the Oxford communityenquiriesoulgbtsocorguk
Oxbridge Summer Camps Abroad (OSCA)OSCA is a registered charity that runs English teaching summer camps in Asia offering fully funded places to volunteers from Oxford and Cambridge Universitiesjuanscoulleroscaonlineorg
Oxford Aegis SocietyThe Oxford Aegis Society aims to raise awareness about and campaign against genocide and human rights atrocities around the worldaegisoxfordhuborg
Oxford Aid to the Balkans (OXAB)We provide volunteering opportunities in South Eastern Europe in a variety of projects in Albania Bosnia Bulgaria and Serbiaoxabinfogmailcom
Oxford Burma AllianceThe aim of the Oxford Burma Alliance is to spread awareness about Burma issues and create a long-lasting advocacy movement in Oxford supporting the movement towards change within Burmaoxfordburmaallianceoxfordhuborg
Oxford Development AbroadStudent-run charity organising opportunities for volunteers to work with small-scalecommunity-initiated development projects in Nepal Uganda and Boliviaodasocietystudentclubsoxacuk
Oxford Global Health Group (OGHG)Oxford Global Health Group is a student run organisation that aims to promote interest in international health issuesinfooxfordghgcouk
Oxford Greenpeace GroupGreenpeace Oxford Campaign locally as part of the global Greenpeace organisation that confronts environmental abuse by speaking truth to powerchristophergarrardmusicoxacuk
Oxford HubOxford Hub is the focal point for student volunteering and social action in Oxfordinfooxfordhuborg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201319
Oxford Kenya Education PartnershipsA charity which works to improve the quality of education for young people in rural Kenyaoxfordkeporguk
Oxford Lawyers Without BordersThe Oxford Lawyers Without Borders society seeks to promote human rights from a legal point of viewinfooxfordlawyerswithoutborderscom
Oxford Legal AssistanceOLA is the Universityrsquos pro bono programme open to undergraduates Students are given the opportunity to do practical legal work for the benefit of people living in the local area olalawoxacuk
Oxford Nature Conservation SocietyThe society promotes nature conservation in Oxfordcatherinegrestyjesusoxacuk
Oxford NightlineTelephone listening helpline - confidential listening support and information for students by students throughout the night 8PM - 8AM 0th - 9th week nightlineoxacuk
Oxford Student PENOxford Student PEN campaigns for freedom of expression for migrant and refugee rights and promotes literature in translationoxfordstudentpengmailcom
Oxford Student Red Cross SocietyWe are the official student-run group of the British Red Cross at Oxfordoxforduniredcrossgmailcom
Oxford University Oxfam Society Charity organisation that works with Oxfam to hold events raise money and promote Oxfam campaignssaskiahoskinsmansfieldoxacuk
Oxford University SIFEThe Oxford branch of the international student organization SIFE runs innovative social enterprise projects to help communities locally and abroadoxforduniversitysifegmailcom
Oxford University United Nations AssociationWe aim to demonstrate our passion for the work of the UNpresidentouunacouk
Oxford Women for Women InternationalStudent branch of a global charity which campaigns and raises money for women in developing countries affected by warwomenforwomenoxfordhuborg
Sexpression OxfordOxford branch of Sexpression UK provides comprehensive sex and relationship education in local schools and communities in an informed and non-judgmental manneroxfordsexpressionorguk
SKIP OxfordSKIP Oxford is a student-led charity which runs healthcare education projects in Northern Thailand every summerskipoxfordthailandgmailcom
Student Run Self Help (SRSH)SRSH trains supervises and empowers student volunteers in running self-help groups for other studentrsquos suffering with Eating Disorders adminsrshcouk
Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK)Oxford Branch of UK charity raising funds and awareness supporting projects worldwide Student-run with no overheadsssskoxfordgmailcom
The Oxford Howard LeagueWe campaign for prison reform by fundraising and holding speaker eventsoxfordhowardleaguegmailcom
TravelAidTravelAid trains volunteers to fundraise and eventually provide either teaching or healthcare assistance to underprivileged communities in countries ranging from El Salvador to Georgiaoxfordt-aidorg
Voice for Ethical Research at OxfordPromotes animal-free medical research in the University and animal-friendly policies and practices more generally (eg vegetarianismveganism)mailveroorguk
Winton VolunteersOffering opportunities to volunteer on creative writing projects with early onset dementia patientswintonvolunteersgmailcom
YELP students OxfordA society which organises student volunteers in Oxford to tutor students in nearby schools both after school and on Saturdaysstaceyboormanbncoxacuk
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201320
Writing Journalism amp MediaCherwellOxfordrsquos independent student newspapereditorcherwellorg
Isis MagazineOxfordrsquos oldest student magazine and the longest-running independent student publication in the worldisiseditorgmailcom
OU Student Web Media TeamGet professional training and support making short videos about Oxford and see your work live on the University websitetomwilkinsonadminoxacuk
Oxford Media SocietySpeaking society for all areas of the mediaoxfordmediasocgooglemailcom
Oxide RadioOxide Radio is Oxford Universityrsquos student radio station broadcasting music news chat comment debate sport you name itstationmanageroxideradiocouk
St Antonyrsquos International ReviewPeer-reviewed journal of international affairs Run by graduate studentsinfostair-journalorg
The Oxford StudentStudent newspapereditoroxfordstudentcom
The Oxonian GlobalistA foreign affairs magazine by the students of Oxford University editortoglobalistorg
STUDENT SOCIETIES
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo
DPIR STUDENT NEWSWIRE TRINITY TERM 201321
Thank you for reading this issue of Student Newswire - we hope you enjoyed it
Many many thanks also to all who have kindly contributed to it
If you have announcements notices or suggestions for editorial pieces for Trinity termrsquos issue please contact James Baldwin jamesbaldwinpoliticsoxacuk
Copy deadline Wednesday 6 November 2013
(Photography by Sue Taylor - infosusantphotographercouk)
Political Cartoon CompetitionCongratulations to Ursula
The winner of the Trinity edition of DPIR Student Newswire Political Cartoon Competition is Ursula Hackett (DPhil student at Harris Manchester College) with this harrowing scene (sumbitted on 4th May 2013)
The cartoons as ever were judged simply on the criterion of which made us laugh loudest(Ursula offers apologies to The Guardianrsquos Steve Bell for stealing his lsquofat catsrsquo)
Many thanks to all those who submitted cartoons Ursula wins a pound50 book token
And finally
lsquoThe privatization of the Royal Mailrsquo