News from #RussianAndEastEuropeanStudies Do Ukrainians still prefer self-defence against Russia at any cost? Read the new article co-authored by Dr @marniehowlett.bsky.social (Departmental Lecturer in Russian and East European Politics @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) www.rees.ox.ac.uk/article/do-u...

📣 We are now accepting expressions of interest for the #BritishAcademy International Fellowships 2026! The Programme enables researchers working outside the UK and not hold UK citizenship to work for 2 years at a UK institution. OSGA Deadline 30 Jan www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/British-Acad...

News from #NissanInstituteofJapaneseStudies Why did Takaichi decide to call an early election? @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Professor in the Politics and International Relations of Japan @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) answers critical questions⬇️

Thinking about graduate study on LatAm? Applications now open for LatAm Studies at Oxford! Understand the region’s past and engage with its present! Scholarships available! MSc: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g... MPhil: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g... Funding: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/scholarships...

A warm welcome to Dr @rita-abrahamsen.bsky.social joining @osgaoxford.bsky.social in HT26! Dr Abrahamsen will be teaching a course ‘Pan-Africanism: Past, Present, Futures’. Read our interview to discover why Dr Abrahamsen is so excited to be joining OSGA! ▶️ www.osga.ox.ac.uk/article/inte...

Is it true? Yes it is! The #RESCMondaySeminar is back. Katri Pynnöniemi (@helsinkifi) on #Russian disinformation during the attack on #Ukraine. Convened by Roy Allison & @marniehowlett.bsky.social for @osgaoxford.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk. In-person only - all welcome! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/888...

News from #NissanInstituteOfJapaneseStudies 📣 Calling all permanent residents of Japan, Chinese mainland or Hong Kong SAR interested in applying for MPhil, MSc or DPhil at St Antony’s College. Swire Scholarship applications now open for 2026/27 Apply by 2 March: www.nissan.ox.ac.uk/article/swir...

Attention - #Oxford academic vacancy ! Associate Professorship in International Relations of #Russia, Eastern #Europe and #Eurasia! Apply now/tell your friends! Closing date: 28th January 2026 www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/vacancies @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

NEWS from #LatinAmericanCentre Congratulations to @felipekrause.bsky.social (Departmental Lecturer in Latin American Studies @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) awarded a John Fell Fund Grant. Read more about the research project that the grant will support: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/article/feli...

Read NEW publication 'Escalating Japan-China Tensions: Insights from the Past and Prospects for the Future' by @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Professor in the Politics and International Relations of Japan @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) and Bonny Lin.⬇️

“Given the Kremlin shows a lack of genuine interest in ending the conflict, no peace agreement is likely any time soon" @marniehowlett.bsky.social (Departmental Lecturer in Russian and East European Politics @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) comments in @cnbc.com article: www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/p...

#Hiring Executive Assistant and Events Coordinator This is a fantastic part-time opportunity to provide admin support to @osgaoxford.bsky.social plus help coordinate events across the School. Apply by 5 Jan 26 www.osga.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

New Article: Violence Is the Heart of Brazilian Politics Dr Felipe Krause (Brazilian Studies Programme coordinator at Latin American Centre) argues that Brazil’s “war on drugs” has evolved into a political economy of coercion. Read @foreignpolicy.com article: www.lac.ox.ac.uk/article/viol...

📣 #Hiring Associate Professorship in International Relations of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia in association with St Antony's College. Exciting opportunity to join OSGA to undertake advanced, internationally excellent research and teach at graduate levels. www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

#Hiring: Associate Professorship in the Economy and Business of Japan, in association with St Antony's College. A fantastic opportunity if you have: 🧑‍🎓Doctorate in Economics/Business 💴 Record of research in Economics & Business of Japan 🈂️ Fluency in Japanese www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

#JOB: Associate Professor in International Relations of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Great opportunity @osgaoxford.bsky.social & St Antony's College. Open to all subfields of International Relations, but expertise in FP of former Soviet & EE states desirable my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

Живи, Україно, прекрасна і сильна! Join us for the Wk 7 #RESCMondaySeminar - Olena Palko (Basel) discusses the interwar Soviet nationalities policy. In-person only, all welcome! Convened by Zbig Wojnowski for @osgaoxford.bsky.social @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/f3d...

Graduates from our Latin American Studies Master’s courses pursue diverse career paths, including #academia, government, NGOs & #journalism. Applications are now open! Become part of a global network of scholars. MPhil: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g... MSc: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/g...

🌍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.

#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...

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.

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

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...

🎓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.

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...

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-...

📣 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...

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-...

Dr @jingbojiun.bsky.social (Senior Research Fellow) comments on the strengthening relationship between #Taiwan and the #Philippines in The Straits Times. ⬇️ 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...

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...

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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...

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-...

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...

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. 👀 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

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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 www.africanstudies.ox.ac.uk/article/afri...

In the event of an oil spill, how does the emergency response work to avoid disaster? Professor Kate Sullivan de Estrada (Associate Professor in the International Relations of South Asia @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) reports from a simulated oil spill in the Indian Ocean. ⤵️

NEW Hallyu South Korea Studies Programme to be launched @ox.ac.uk The programme, funded by a generous gift from Samchully Corporation, will support two new academic posts at @osgaoxford.bsky.social and Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. Read more: www.osga.ox.ac.uk/article/new-...

#JobAlert An exciting opportunity to join @osgaoxford.bsky.social as Senior HR Officer & Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officer Postholder will: - manage the HR function in OSGA - lead on academic recruitment - act as the School’s EDI Officer Apply by 12 Aug: www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

📖Publication spotlight #AfricanStudiesCentre NEW report on democracy in Zimbabwe by Chipo Dendere & Miles Tendi (Associate Professor in Politics @osgaoxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social) is part of a @brookings.edu ‬project. Read report: www.africanstudies.ox.ac.uk/article/mile...

'I am thrilled to join the intellectual community at OSGA' Welcome to Professor Adnan Naseemullah @dnaseemullah.bsky.social joining the Contemporary South Asian Studies Programme in Oct 2025 as Professor of Comparative and South Asian Politics. Read interview: www.osga.ox.ac.uk/article/welc...

Want to know more about the yakuza – the Japanese mafia? NEW article by Niles Breuer (DPhil in Sociology) & Martina Baradel (Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellow @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) explores the yakuza's structure. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic the adoption of various remote research tools has emerged, increasingly blurring the line between our homes and fields. Read NEW article co-authored by @marniehowlett.bsky.social (Departmental Lecturer in Russian and East European Politics)