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Oxford Social Policy and Intervention
@dspi-oxford.bsky.social
We are the Department of Social Policy and Intervention at the University of Oxford. Our teaching and research aim is to contribute to social reform across the globe, reducing inequalities and bringing positive change to people’s lives.  
How can we co-design effective mental health interventions?
Join our seminar with Dr Tatiana Taylor Salisbury @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social sharing her experience working with adolescents & their communities in Kenya & Mozambique.
📅13 Nov 4pm
In-person & online
Info: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/58d...
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thinking of applying to study at DSPI?
We've pulled together lots of resources that might be helpful. Discover:
- Course details
- Teaching methods & facilities
- Admissions info for @ox.ac.uk
- Funding & #scholarships
Find out more: www.spi.ox.ac.uk/studying-dspi
#StudyAtDSPI
October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Job alert!
We're looking for a Departmental Lecturer in Comparative Social Policy to deliver teaching, supervision and service on MSc and MPhil courses in Comparative Social Policy.
Apply by 14 Nov
More info: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join us next week for our seminar with Professor Karen Devries @lshtm.bsky.social, exploring her career and how we can conduct research into violence in a safe and ethical way ⬇️
📅 30 Oct, 4pm
Registration required for external attendees - find out more: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/e6c...
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Does 'evidence-based policy' oversimplify an inherently political process?
Join Dr Justin Parkhurst @lsehealthpolicy.bsky.social for “The politics of evidence – from evidence-based policy to the good governance of evidence”
🗓21 Oct 5pm
📍In-person & online
🔗Register: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/f33...
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📢Book your free spot at our first seminar of term!
Join Prof Mark Graham @oii.ox.ac.uk for: “The hidden human labour powering AI: Introducing the Fairwork Action Research Project”
🗓16 October 4pm
📍In-person & online
Register now: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/760...
@geoplace.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🏢 We're hiring an Office and Facilities Manager!
Responsibilities include the internal infrastructure of the building, dealing with maintenance, health and safety and security, plus providing advice and organising events.
Deadline: midday 10 Sep
Info: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
September 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
📣CLOSING SOON! GPI Postdoctoral Research Officer
Are you a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher with a passion for:
✅coding
✅stats
✅AI & real-world impact?
Global Parenting Initiative (GPI) have an exciting new role creating a tool to improve family support.
Apply: bit.ly/45ZOWM8
August 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We are #hiring a full /part-time Receptionist to join the DSPI team in the centre of Oxford.

The postholder will welcome all visitors, run the department’s reception desk and provide administrative support for departmental staff.

Deadline: Midday, 22 August

Apply now: www.spi.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
August 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
New vacancy! Associate Professorship of Climate Change and Child Health
Join a dynamic cross-university programme led by Professor Lucie Cluver.
In association with a non-tutorial fellowship @reubencollege.bsky.social

Deadline: midday, 28 August

More info and apply: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
August 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
‘Having these tools which are really scalable will be really important for measuring impact at scale’

More insights from halcooper.bsky.social (DPhil Student and Research Manager @DSPI_Oxford), reflecting on the future value of AI in researching parent-child interactions.
July 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📣
We’re hiring a Research Assistant at ‪@dspi-oxford.bsky.social‬‬‬‬‬‬
Join Dr Amiya Bhatia’s research group focusing on violence against children and women, health inequalities, and child and adolescent health

🗓 Apply by 29 July
🔗 More: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
#ChildHealth #ResearchJobs
July 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📣
We're hiring a Research Assistant at @dspi-oxford.bsky.social .‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Join Dr Bridget Steele’s research on sexual violence prevention, including the administration of a research project on the prevention of childhood sexual violence.
🗓 Apply by 29 July
🔗More:
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
July 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We're not saying that we're taking humans out of it [...] it's a partnership or a collaboration between humans and AI'
Irene Uwerikowe explores how AI can help to automate some research processes. Plus, she explains her curiosity for 'fascinating things', like applying AI to real-life situations:
July 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We understand ethics and we understand the nitty gritty of getting validated models and the important details right.‘

AI application may have its challenges, but Dr Caspar Addyman @kzzprr.bsky.social‬ explains why academics are so well trained for using AI ethically and accurately.
July 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Jeremiah Ayock Ishaya outlines the reasons this research appealed to him, exploring the intersections between #AI and psychology ⬇️

His research focuses on developing #MachineLearning models to understand caregiver-child interactions.
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📣 We are hiring!

@dspi-oxford.bsky.social is seeking an HR Assistant to undertake a wide range of administrative support for HR activities.

If you're passionate about HR with relevant experience we would love to hear from you!

📅 Apply by: 27 June

🔗Job details: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
June 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
📣 Join our team at @dspi-oxford.bsky.social!
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Manager to work with the Global Parenting Initiative (GPI). You'll hold a core supportive position in a dynamic, international team.
📆Apply by 25 Jun
Apply here: 👇 my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
June 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Join our team at @dspi-oxford.bsky.social!
We are seeking a Research Assistant to join Dr Bridget Steele’s Oxford Understanding Relationships Sex Power Abuse and Consent Experiences (OUR SPACE) Study.
Apply by 20 Jun
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
June 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
📣 Exciting Opportunity!
We're hiring a full-time Departmental Lecturer in Evidence-Based Social Intervention & Policy Evaluation (EBSIPE). This is an excellent opportunity to join our vibrant research centre. This is a fixed-term post for 2yrs.
June 13
🔗 More: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
June 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Should smartphones be banned in UK schools?
25 Evidence-Based Social Intervention & Policy Evaluation Master’s students recently took part in a 3-day Integrative Policy Exercise focusing on this real-life policy issue, including presentations to local policymakers.
www.spi.ox.ac.uk/article/ipe-...
May 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🚨 Today!
Don’t miss Prof George Leckie presenting:
‘An Introduction to the MAIHDA Approach for Estimating Intersectional Inequalities and its Statistical Advantages’
📍 Speaker online, but attendees welcome in-person
Info: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/acc...
May 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Upcoming seminar ⬇️
Prof Jo Littler (Professor of Cultural, Media and Social Analysis @mediacomgold.bsky.social) will outline The Care Manifesto (co-written with members of the Care Collective) & explore corporate carewashing.
📅 4pm, 15 May
More: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/eb8... @jolittler.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
📢 Closing date approaching!
We're hiring a Research Support Assistant to join Dr Bridget Steele’s Oxford Understanding Relationships Sex Power Abuse and Consent Experiences (OUR SPACE) Study.
🗓️Apply by: May 12
🔗 Job details: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
May 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Join us for our next seminar: 'Working with large amounts of qualitative data: the breadth-and-depth method'
Dr Susie Weller (Senior Research Fellow in the CLES Research Group & Fellow @cpmoxford.bsky.social) will explore this 4-step process.
📅 4pm, 8 May
More: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/36f...
May 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM