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The global south, AI, and the future of sociological research

29 June 2026
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Alum Henrik-Alexander Schubert wins Otto Hahn Medal for DPhil thesis

25 June 2026
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Oxford Sociology invites applications for British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

24 June 2026
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DPhil Student Spotlight: Naa Adjeley Mensah

19 June 2026
Ridhi Kashyap wins Early Career Award from European Association for Population Studies

Professor Ridhi Kashyap wins inaugural Early Career Award from European Association for Population Studies

17 June 2026
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Sociologists propose three key principles for standards in sociology

16 June 2026
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Oxford Sociology invites applications for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

09 June 2026
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DPhil student Emma Somos among winners of Nova 111 best talent award

05 June 2026
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New study uses digital data to monitor unprecedented population displacement in Gaza

03 June 2026
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From 16,800 applicants to 1,610 awards: Oxford researcher wins global fellowship

29 May 2026
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Professor Ridhi Kashyap honoured with early career award in population research

14 May 2026
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Studies find hidden social expectations influence when people move, marry and have children

07 May 2026
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MSc Student Spotlight: Ross Harrison

30 March 2026
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Oxford Sociology ranked second globally and first in Europe in 2026 QS rankings

26 March 2026
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From adolescence to adulthood: How empowerment programmes shape women's lives

09 March 2026
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USAID cuts create 'long-overdue opportunity' to rebuild global health data system

26 February 2026
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New research shows high temperatures affect sex ratios at birth

20 February 2026
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DPhil Student Spotlight: Anupam Debashis Roy

19 February 2026
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New DPhil studentship announced on British hacking and cybercrime

13 February 2026
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Religious markers reduce perceived trustworthiness in Muslim-majority country, study finds

12 February 2026
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Engaging AI: Opportunities and challenges for the social sciences

06 February 2026
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New index assesses LGBTIQ+ inclusion in truth commissions

02 February 2026
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Africa-led collaboration essential to combat poor-quality medicines

22 January 2026
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Oxford Sociology invites applications for British Academy International Fellowships 2026

20 January 2026