Oxford School of Global and Area Studies
@osgaoxford.bsky.social
OSGA at the University of Oxford. Research & teaching programmes dedicated to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia & Eastern Europe, South Asia, & Comparative Area Studies
🌍Get a deep understanding some of the biggest contemporary global challenges with our MPhil in Global and Area Studies.
Applications are now OPEN!
Drawing on @osgaoxford.bsky.social SEVEN regional centres, the course delivers an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme.
Applications are now OPEN!
Drawing on @osgaoxford.bsky.social SEVEN regional centres, the course delivers an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme.
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🌍Get a deep understanding some of the biggest contemporary global challenges with our MPhil in Global and Area Studies.
Applications are now OPEN!
Drawing on @osgaoxford.bsky.social SEVEN regional centres, the course delivers an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme.
Applications are now OPEN!
Drawing on @osgaoxford.bsky.social SEVEN regional centres, the course delivers an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme.
#HIRING: Associate Professorship in the Politics of Latin America at LAC
Exciting opportunity @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social & St Antony's College.
✅Doctorate in Political Science
✅Ambitious research agenda
✅Expertise in Latin American Politics
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Exciting opportunity @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social & St Antony's College.
✅Doctorate in Political Science
✅Ambitious research agenda
✅Expertise in Latin American Politics
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November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#HIRING: Associate Professorship in the Politics of Latin America at LAC
Exciting opportunity @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social & St Antony's College.
✅Doctorate in Political Science
✅Ambitious research agenda
✅Expertise in Latin American Politics
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Exciting opportunity @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social & St Antony's College.
✅Doctorate in Political Science
✅Ambitious research agenda
✅Expertise in Latin American Politics
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Discover our MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies & MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies ⬇️
9-month MSc offers core courses on contemporary China & research methods training.
2-year MPhil offers language training, courses on Chinese society, politics & culture & a term abroad.
9-month MSc offers core courses on contemporary China & research methods training.
2-year MPhil offers language training, courses on Chinese society, politics & culture & a term abroad.
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Discover our MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies & MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies ⬇️
9-month MSc offers core courses on contemporary China & research methods training.
2-year MPhil offers language training, courses on Chinese society, politics & culture & a term abroad.
9-month MSc offers core courses on contemporary China & research methods training.
2-year MPhil offers language training, courses on Chinese society, politics & culture & a term abroad.
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Close people? Wojiech Zajaczkowski discusses the role of informal ties in #Soviet & post-Soviet politics at this special RESC seminar. Convened by Roy Allison & Stephen Whitefield for @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social In-person only, all welcome! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/267...
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Close people? Wojiech Zajaczkowski discusses the role of informal ties in #Soviet & post-Soviet politics at this special RESC seminar. Convened by Roy Allison & Stephen Whitefield for @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social In-person only, all welcome! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/267...
📣Spotlight on our Japanese Studies courses:
Our 1-year MSc includes an intensive language programme for non-native speakers & a research methods course.
Our 2-year MPhil offers an immersive academic experience ideal for those aiming to work in Japan or pursue doctoral research
Our 1-year MSc includes an intensive language programme for non-native speakers & a research methods course.
Our 2-year MPhil offers an immersive academic experience ideal for those aiming to work in Japan or pursue doctoral research
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📣Spotlight on our Japanese Studies courses:
Our 1-year MSc includes an intensive language programme for non-native speakers & a research methods course.
Our 2-year MPhil offers an immersive academic experience ideal for those aiming to work in Japan or pursue doctoral research
Our 1-year MSc includes an intensive language programme for non-native speakers & a research methods course.
Our 2-year MPhil offers an immersive academic experience ideal for those aiming to work in Japan or pursue doctoral research
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Да здравствуетъ #RESCMondaySeminar! Stephen Lovell (KCL) visits the pre-revolutionary State Duma in Week 4. Convened by Zbig Wojnowski for @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social @osgaoxford.bsky.social. In-person only, all welcome!
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/9e0...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Да здравствуетъ #RESCMondaySeminar! Stephen Lovell (KCL) visits the pre-revolutionary State Duma in Week 4. Convened by Zbig Wojnowski for @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social @osgaoxford.bsky.social. In-person only, all welcome!
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/9e0...
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/9e0...
🎓Elevate your academic journey with our Latin American Studies programme!
Discover our 2 Master's courses:
- MSc provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the region's key developments from 1900-present
- MPhil spans 21 months and includes a unique fieldwork opportunity.
Discover our 2 Master's courses:
- MSc provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the region's key developments from 1900-present
- MPhil spans 21 months and includes a unique fieldwork opportunity.
October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🎓Elevate your academic journey with our Latin American Studies programme!
Discover our 2 Master's courses:
- MSc provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the region's key developments from 1900-present
- MPhil spans 21 months and includes a unique fieldwork opportunity.
Discover our 2 Master's courses:
- MSc provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the region's key developments from 1900-present
- MPhil spans 21 months and includes a unique fieldwork opportunity.
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Прывітанне! At the Wk 3 #RESCMondaySeminar Alexa von Winning (Tübingen) checks market transition in post-socialist #Russia & #Belarus. Convened by Zbig Wojnowski for @resc25.bsky.social @osgaoxford.bsky.social @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social. In-person only, all welcome! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/97c...
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Прывітанне! At the Wk 3 #RESCMondaySeminar Alexa von Winning (Tübingen) checks market transition in post-socialist #Russia & #Belarus. Convened by Zbig Wojnowski for @resc25.bsky.social @osgaoxford.bsky.social @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social. In-person only, all welcome! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/97c...
NEW ARTICLE from #RussianAndEastEuropeanStudies
Read "Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’" by Dr Dimitar Bechev (Senior Associate).
Dr Bechev comments on how the war in Ukraine has weakened Russia’s hold over its neighbours.
www.osga.ox.ac.uk/article/mold...
Read "Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’" by Dr Dimitar Bechev (Senior Associate).
Dr Bechev comments on how the war in Ukraine has weakened Russia’s hold over its neighbours.
www.osga.ox.ac.uk/article/mold...
Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’
www.osga.ox.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
NEW ARTICLE from #RussianAndEastEuropeanStudies
Read "Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’" by Dr Dimitar Bechev (Senior Associate).
Dr Bechev comments on how the war in Ukraine has weakened Russia’s hold over its neighbours.
www.osga.ox.ac.uk/article/mold...
Read "Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’" by Dr Dimitar Bechev (Senior Associate).
Dr Bechev comments on how the war in Ukraine has weakened Russia’s hold over its neighbours.
www.osga.ox.ac.uk/article/mold...
NEW to teaching at OSGA this year?
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🤖 AI in teaching & assessment
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Centre for Teaching & Learning offers fantastic resources to ensure your students achieve their academic potential!
🤝 Guide freshers through academic transition
🤖 AI in teaching & assessment
💻 Technologies to support inclusive teaching
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Resources to support you in enabling all our students to achieve their academic potential
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October 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
NEW to teaching at OSGA this year?
Centre for Teaching & Learning offers fantastic resources to ensure your students achieve their academic potential!
🤝 Guide freshers through academic transition
🤖 AI in teaching & assessment
💻 Technologies to support inclusive teaching
ctl.ox.ac.uk/teaching-in-...
Centre for Teaching & Learning offers fantastic resources to ensure your students achieve their academic potential!
🤝 Guide freshers through academic transition
🤖 AI in teaching & assessment
💻 Technologies to support inclusive teaching
ctl.ox.ac.uk/teaching-in-...
📣 Are you an early-career researcher keen to undertake a significant piece of publishable work?
Don’t miss the chance to apply for the #LeverhulmeTrust Early Career Fellowships with @osgaoxford.bsky.social
OSGA Deadline: 10 Dec 2025
More info & apply: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/leverhulme-t...
Don’t miss the chance to apply for the #LeverhulmeTrust Early Career Fellowships with @osgaoxford.bsky.social
OSGA Deadline: 10 Dec 2025
More info & apply: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/leverhulme-t...
Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships
www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
📣 Are you an early-career researcher keen to undertake a significant piece of publishable work?
Don’t miss the chance to apply for the #LeverhulmeTrust Early Career Fellowships with @osgaoxford.bsky.social
OSGA Deadline: 10 Dec 2025
More info & apply: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/leverhulme-t...
Don’t miss the chance to apply for the #LeverhulmeTrust Early Career Fellowships with @osgaoxford.bsky.social
OSGA Deadline: 10 Dec 2025
More info & apply: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/leverhulme-t...
New blog from #LatinAmericanCentre: 'Tango in Japan' by Dr Asaba Yuiko (Lecturer @soasuni.bsky.social ) who shares insights from her research studying the historical and ethnographic dynamics of tango in Japan.
Read more: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/article/lac-...
Read more: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/article/lac-...
LAC Forum: Tango in Japan by Dr Yuiko Asaba
www.lac.ox.ac.uk
September 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
New blog from #LatinAmericanCentre: 'Tango in Japan' by Dr Asaba Yuiko (Lecturer @soasuni.bsky.social ) who shares insights from her research studying the historical and ethnographic dynamics of tango in Japan.
Read more: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/article/lac-...
Read more: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/article/lac-...
Dr @jingbojiun.bsky.social (Senior Research Fellow) comments on the strengthening relationship between #Taiwan and the #Philippines in The Straits Times.
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The article also references his contributions to a July report for The National Bureau of Asian Research: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
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The article also references his contributions to a July report for The National Bureau of Asian Research: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
‘Pragmatic move’: Taipei, Manila strengthen people-to-people ties amid China tensions
Such connections are important in building trust and confidence, say experts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Dr @jingbojiun.bsky.social (Senior Research Fellow) comments on the strengthening relationship between #Taiwan and the #Philippines in The Straits Times.
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The article also references his contributions to a July report for The National Bureau of Asian Research: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
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The article also references his contributions to a July report for The National Bureau of Asian Research: www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
NEW issue of International Affairs featuring article from Prof Roy Allison (Professor of Russian & Eurasian International Relations, Director of Russian & Eurasian Studies Centre):
'Averting acute escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine'
Read article: doi.org/10.1093/ia/i...
'Averting acute escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine'
Read article: doi.org/10.1093/ia/i...
September 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
NEW issue of International Affairs featuring article from Prof Roy Allison (Professor of Russian & Eurasian International Relations, Director of Russian & Eurasian Studies Centre):
'Averting acute escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine'
Read article: doi.org/10.1093/ia/i...
'Averting acute escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine'
Read article: doi.org/10.1093/ia/i...
ICYMI: @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Professor of Japanese Politics and International Relations at the #NissanInstituteOfJapaneseStudies) comments on BBC's 'The Inquiry' discussion 'Is Japan moving to the right?'
🎧Listen from 00:17:54: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
🎧Listen from 00:17:54: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Is Japan moving to the right?
Sanseito, the party led by Kamiya Sohei with a 'Japanese first' agenda, is gaining ground
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 8:53 AM
ICYMI: @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Professor of Japanese Politics and International Relations at the #NissanInstituteOfJapaneseStudies) comments on BBC's 'The Inquiry' discussion 'Is Japan moving to the right?'
🎧Listen from 00:17:54: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
🎧Listen from 00:17:54: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
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Over the years, Prof @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Prof of Japanese Politics & International Relations @osgaoxford.bsky.social) has worked in academia, government & non-profit organisations.
Read interview as she looks ahead to the new academic year: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/inte...
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Interview with Professor Kristi Govella
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September 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Over the years, Prof @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Prof of Japanese Politics & International Relations @osgaoxford.bsky.social) has worked in academia, government & non-profit organisations.
Read interview as she looks ahead to the new academic year: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/inte...
Read interview as she looks ahead to the new academic year: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/inte...
BBC News interview with Dr @marniehowlett.bsky.social (Departmental Lecturer in Russian and East European Politics @osgaoxford.bsky.social) discusses why Donetsk 'fortress belt' matters so much for Ukraine's defences.
Read full interview: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/why-...
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Why Donetsk 'fortress belt' matters so much for Ukraine's defences
www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk
September 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
BBC News interview with Dr @marniehowlett.bsky.social (Departmental Lecturer in Russian and East European Politics @osgaoxford.bsky.social) discusses why Donetsk 'fortress belt' matters so much for Ukraine's defences.
Read full interview: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/why-...
Read full interview: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/why-...
Congratulations to @pm-thornton.bsky.social (Director of #ContemporaryChinaStudies Programme and University Lecturer in the Politics of China @osgaoxford.bsky.social) who has received the title of ‘Professor in the Politics of China’.
Read more: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/patr...
Read more: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/patr...
Patricia Thornton receives title ‘Professor in the Politics of China’ in Oxford University’s Recognition of Distinction exercise 2025
www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk
September 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations to @pm-thornton.bsky.social (Director of #ContemporaryChinaStudies Programme and University Lecturer in the Politics of China @osgaoxford.bsky.social) who has received the title of ‘Professor in the Politics of China’.
Read more: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/patr...
Read more: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/article/patr...
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Happy to share that today is my first day as Associate Professor in Central and Eastern European Politics @politicsoxford.bsky.social & @osgaoxford.bsky.social. It has been a long journey & I am grateful to all the people who helped me, especially to my brilliant collaborators & generous mentors
September 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Happy to share that today is my first day as Associate Professor in Central and Eastern European Politics @politicsoxford.bsky.social & @osgaoxford.bsky.social. It has been a long journey & I am grateful to all the people who helped me, especially to my brilliant collaborators & generous mentors
Spotlight on #NissanInstituteJapaneseStudies
Hear the story behind @radiohead.wastehq.social The Bends album cover with Dr Lena Fritsch (Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, University of Oxford), Curator of the latest @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social exhibition.
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Hear the story behind @radiohead.wastehq.social The Bends album cover with Dr Lena Fritsch (Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, University of Oxford), Curator of the latest @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social exhibition.
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The story behind Radiohead's The Bends album cover
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September 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Spotlight on #NissanInstituteJapaneseStudies
Hear the story behind @radiohead.wastehq.social The Bends album cover with Dr Lena Fritsch (Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, University of Oxford), Curator of the latest @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social exhibition.
👀 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Hear the story behind @radiohead.wastehq.social The Bends album cover with Dr Lena Fritsch (Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies, University of Oxford), Curator of the latest @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social exhibition.
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📣CLOSING SOON! GPI Postdoctoral Research Officer
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Are you a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher with a passion for:
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✅AI & real-world impact?
Global Parenting Initiative (GPI) have an exciting new role creating a tool to improve family support.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Spotlight on #AfricanStudiesCentre 2025 Newsletter
Get up-to-date with ASC news, developments, research and collaborations including:
- ASC Annual Lecture
- Miles Tendi book launch
- Articles by Dr Michael Odijie, Dr Marion Wallace & Dr Jonathan M. Jackson
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Get up-to-date with ASC news, developments, research and collaborations including:
- ASC Annual Lecture
- Miles Tendi book launch
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African Studies Centre Newsletter 2025
African Studies Centre Newsletter 2025 now published
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August 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Spotlight on #AfricanStudiesCentre 2025 Newsletter
Get up-to-date with ASC news, developments, research and collaborations including:
- ASC Annual Lecture
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- Articles by Dr Michael Odijie, Dr Marion Wallace & Dr Jonathan M. Jackson
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Get up-to-date with ASC news, developments, research and collaborations including:
- ASC Annual Lecture
- Miles Tendi book launch
- Articles by Dr Michael Odijie, Dr Marion Wallace & Dr Jonathan M. Jackson
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