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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Nuffield Professorial Fellow Melinda Mills is a co-investigator on a new €8 million Horizon Europe-funded initiative using artificial intelligence to strengthen the detection, assessment and response to emerging infectious disease threats. 🔗 : buff.ly/AKdxQbb #PANDAI #PublicHealth #HorizonEurope

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The autumn sun is shining, and a new academic year awaits! #WelcometoOxford, our new students and Fellows 🍂🎓️👋

A tranquil college courtyard with a narrow lily pond and green lawn between honey‑colored stone buildings, seen through a glass door with a decorative decal of the Nuffield College crest. A tall tower with a green spire rises up against blue sky.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New research led by Melinda Mills, Nuffield Professorial Fellow and Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, has been highlighted at an event in Parliament exploring community and cohesion across the UK. Read more: buff.ly/TGfHr9L #NationalConversation #NuffieldCollege

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What an amazing day! We welcomed 1000 visitors to the College in only four hours as part of #OxfordOpenDoors, and met so many interesting people A huge thank you to all our volunteers and to former Art Fellow Richard Mayou who led our fully booked art tours #HeritageOpenDays #HiddenOxford

A golden-stone Nuffield College building with a lawn in the foreground. A modern stone sculpture is in bottom left of the image, and two Open Doors visitors sit on a bench in front of the building.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Welcome to everyone visiting Nuffield College today for #OxfordOpenDoors! We’re opening our gardens and some of our buildings – including our John Piper Chapel (pictured) – to the public from 12 to 4pm (last entry 3.45pm)

Narrow cobbled alley framed by red-brick buildings, vintage lamp posts and parked bicycles leading to a stone tower topped by a green spire - Nuffield College Tower - under blue sky, with a red "Open Doors" banner from the Oxford Preservation Trust at the lower left.

Nuffield College Chapel. Small chapel with three stained-glass windows, flanked by white wooden pews with black cushions and a checkerboard tile floor.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Curious what’s behind our gate? This Saturday we’re taking part in #OxfordOpenDoors – you can visit our gardens and buildings and see some of our artwork between 12 and 4pm (last entry 3.45pm) More info at www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/nuffield-col...

Stone arched gateway with a black wrought-iron gate and red-and-gold crest above, the Nuffield College nameplate on the right, framing a view into a formal courtyard and limestone college buildings beyond.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We are delighted to share the new edition of the Nuffield College Magazine. Inside, you'll find interviews with the Warden, Fellows and alumni, news from across the College community, and thought-provoking articles. View online here: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/media/secp5v...

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New research from Nuffield College Fellow Lauren Sukin and Samuel Seitz, explores how public opinion shapes the credibility of nuclear threats and finds that nuclear threats from democracies are perceived as significantly less credible when the public opposes nuclear use. 🔗 : buff.ly/jKEzSMe

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📞 Calling academics in Sociology, Social Policy or Demography Join us in Oxford as a Sociology Group Visitor in 2027 to 2028 Applications are now open 📆 Deadline: Mon 28 Sept ✍️ Find out more and apply at: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/our-research... #nuffsky

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Congratulations to Nuffield College Postdoctoral Researcher Gonzalo Di Landro @gdilandro.bsky.social, who has won the 2026 GESIS Klingemann Prize for his article, “Party Behaviour and the Gender Voting Gap,” published in the British Journal of Political Science. Read more: buff.ly/lPN6WEV

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Congratulations to Nuffield College Professorial Fellow Ozan Aksoy, who has received the 2026 Robert K. Merton Award from the International Network of Analytical Sociologists (INAS), together with Dr Aron Szekely (UCL), for their article Making Sense of Honor Killings. Read more: buff.ly/JuOHuOQ

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congratulations to Jane Green, Professorial Fellow at Nuffield College and Professor of Political Science and British Politics at the University of Oxford, on being awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Market Research Society (MRS). Read more: buff.ly/awmJ4OQ

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Thanks to Nuffield College Alumni, Fellows and Friends for joining us at the Nuffield Economics Reunion last Saturday at Nuffield College. It was a great morning with wonderful speakers reminiscing about Jim Mirrlees' legacy and 'A Very Silent Auction' designed by Paul Klemperer and Edwin Lock.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Congratulations to Nuffield alumna Nan Sandi (DPhil Public Policy, 2020), who has received the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) Award for Best Doctoral Dissertation in Environmental and Resource Economics. 🔗 buff.ly/CWdzQ9B

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Congratulations to Osteria del Bowle, winners of this year's Nuffield College Bowls Match - Eli Harris-Trent, Joe Marshall, Janke Tolmay, Jesse Hoekstra! Thanks to everyone who played, cheered from the sidelines, and helped make it another brilliant summer tradition at West Oxford Bowls Club. 🌿

Eli Harris-Trent, Joe Marshall, Janke Tolmay, Jesse Hoekstra in white clothes holding their award. Green meadow in the background.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Marshall on her being selected for the Great Britain senior rowing team! 🇬🇧🚣 After helping Oxford Women secure their first Boat Race victory since 2016, Sarah has made her senior international debut while continuing her Economics research at Oxford. 🔗 buff.ly/cKMrxYp

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Congratulations to Nuffield College Professorial Fellows Barbara Petrongolo and Martin Weidner on being awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants. #nuffsky #NuffieldCollege #EconomicsResearch Read more: www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/... (1/3)

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Congratulations to Ridhi Kashyap, Professorial Fellow at Nuffield, on receiving the inaugural Early Career Award from the European Association for Population Studies @eaps-pop.bsky.social, which recognises outstanding contributions to demography and population studies. 🔗 buff.ly/AdsEymh

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Giving Day is a brilliant occasion to come together and celebrate the College and the people who make it such a special place. This afternoon, those celebrating in the Upper Quad enjoyed tea, conversation and a welcome dose of sunshine. nuffieldcollege.givingday.co.uk #NuffGiving2026

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

With less than 11 hours remaining, Giving Day has already raised over £72k thanks to the remarkable response of donors and friends around the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported Nuffield so far. Support Students. Nuff Said. nuffieldcollege.givingday.co.uk #NuffGiving2026

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Triple Match Funding Challenge! This is your chance to make THREE times the impact. From 7pm to 8pm (BST), every £1 you donate will be tripled through our special match funding challenge. Maximise your impact and help us reach our challenge goal. nuffieldcollege.givingday.co.uk #NuffGiving2026

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Jugglers assemble! Ten jugglers in the Dining Hall can mean only one thing: a challenge and £5,000 unlocked! Thank you to everyone who helped turn a juggling challenge into support for Nuffield students. nuffieldcollege.givingday.co.uk #NuffGiving2026

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Jorge Padilla (DPhil Economics 1990), donor and alumnus, shares why he chose to support Nuffield. On Giving Day, join fellow alumni and friends in supporting the next generation of Nuffield students. Thank you Jorge! nuffieldcollege.givingday.co.uk #NuffGiving2026

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Throwback to last week’s Stated Meeting Seminar, where College members were eagerly anticipating tomorrow’s Giving Day! Caught on camera showing their support are Honorary Fellow Jon Cruddas, some of our Economics Fellows, and students Sarah and Josh. #NuffGiving2026

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Congratulations to Zachary Parolin, Professorial Fellow at Nuffield College, on receiving two major international early-career honours for his contributions to the understanding of poverty, inequality and social mobility. Read more: tinyurl.com/y54uyhyk

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Giving Day is coming up at Nuffield College on 17 and 18 June! Find out more at www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/.... We’d love to get as many of the Nuffield community as possible involved. You can help us spread the Nuffield spirit by... (1/2)

Two smiling women from Nuffield College's Alumni & Development Team smile hold up a large square frame around their faces in the Fellows' Garden. The sign says 'Nuffield College Giving Day 2026, Support Students. Nuff Said'.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Edmund de Waal's newly installed works at Nuffield invite moments of contemplation in the Fellows' Garden and Cox Room. He writes: "The title of this work comes from a beautiful poem by Octavio Paz about the connectedness of the elemental wind, water and stone." 🔗 buff.ly/K7ekIII

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations to Martin Wolf CBE (MPhil Economics, 1969), Honorary Fellow, who has been honoured by two leading European institutions for his contribution to debate on Europe, globalisation, democratic capitalism and the world economy. Read more: buff.ly/ij5Lq7b

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

On Monday, we welcomed artist and writer Edmund de Waal for a celebratory lunch to mark the installation of his new works, and to recognise former Art Fellow Richard Mayou’s generous donation towards the acquisition of this new art for the College.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

What makes us feel connected to the places and people around us? Researchers at the University of Oxford and Nuffield College are launching The National Conversation, a major new UK-wide initiative exploring social cohesion, trust, belonging, and identity across Britain. Read more: buff.ly/HTZEDFU

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Last month, Ian Jewitt, Senior Research Fellow, and Andy Thompson, Professorial Fellow, brought together a group of economists from Oxford and beyond, with several members of the Global Commission of Modern Slavery, for a one-day workshop in Nuffield College. #NuffieldCollege

A group of economists including Theresa May, Ian Jewitt, and Andrew Thompson at Nuffield College

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Nuffield College joins forces with UNHCR on new research exploring how cuts to humanitarian funding can increase refugees’ vulnerability to human trafficking, exploitation, and modern slavery. Read more about the project: buff.ly/Co4se7G #NuffieldCollege #UNHCR

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Four cities, five days, countless conversations. This year it was all about AI. Our Warden and Development Director just completed a whirlwind visit across the East Coast—Boston, Washington DC, Princeton, New York. Each stop fostered new ideas and reminded us how global our community truly is.

A group of Nuffield College Alumni pose for a photo with warden Julia Black

A Nuffield College Alum converses with warden Julia Black

Two Nuffield College Alumni pose for a photo with warden Julia Black

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Enjoy some spring colour, captured last weekend by our colleague Dale at the College’s annual Bluebell Day outing to @nationaltrust.org.uk Nuffield Place Each year, staff, students and Fellows visit Lord Nuffield's former home to see their display of bluebells, which never disappoints #collegelife

A carpet of bluebells under a canopy of bright green foliage and dark tree trunks. Photo taken by Dale Morgan

Nuffield Place, an early 20th century house with a lawn and flowerbeds in the foreground. Photo taken by Dale Morgan

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Photos of Nuffield MPhil-DPhil student Sarah Marshall and her crewmates, who won the 2026 Women's Boat Race at the beginning of the month. Congratulations again to Sarah and the whole crew! Our news story at www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/... Photos courtesy of The Boat Race / AllMarkOne

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Congratulations to Nuffield student Sarah Marshall on being part of Oxford’s Women’s Boat Race victory! Sarah, an MPhil-DPhil candidate in Economics, helped secure the Dark Blues’ first win since 2016 in challenging conditions on the Thames. Read more: tinyurl.com/3utuy4st

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congratulations to Nuffield alumnus Hyun Song Shin (MPhil, DPhil Economics, 1985) on his nomination as Governor of the Bank of Korea. A distinguished economist with a global career spanning academia and policy, his leadership is widely recognised. Read more: economics.web.ox.ac.uk/article/depa...

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

This term, Nuffield College's Governing Body met for the 700th time in its 90-year history. Our catering team need no excuse to celebrate, and provided a delicious cake for the Governing Body Fellows to enjoy whilst they worked through this term's agenda, pictured here with Warden Julia Black.

Three gold balloons saying '700' and a fresh cake in the Nuffield College SCR. The Warden Julia Black stands next to them.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Nuffield College welcomed Melinda Mills, Nuffield Professorial Fellow, for a powerful and refreshingly candid talk: “How to be Brilliant Without Being Behaved.” Read more: tinyurl.com/2ve2ucmk

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Stanford President Jon Levin (MPhil Econ, 1994) met with Nuffield alumni earlier this week, following his conversation with Oxford Vice-Chancellor Irene Tracey. It is always a pleasure to bring members of the Nuffield community together, wherever they are in the world. #NuffieldCollege

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We are delighted to share that Alexandra Stafford (DPhil, International Relations) has been awarded the prestigious Max Weber Fellowship at the European University Institute (EUI). Congratulations, Alexandra, on this outstanding achievement! Read more: tinyurl.com/ynue3nzs

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Jasmin Abdel Ghany, Research Fellow in Sociology at Nuffield College, has co-authored a new PNAS opinion piece arguing that the closure of USAID’s Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Program presents a critical opportunity to rebuild global health data systems. Read more: tinyurl.com/5f5xxh4n

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Congratulations to Nuffield College alumni John de Bhal and Sam Holcroft, and current Nuffield Fellow Elsa Kugelberg, on receiving Department of Politics and International Relations prizes for outstanding DPhil theses. Read more: tinyurl.com/2d9ervh3 Image credit: Kinga Lubowiecka

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

New research led by Jasmin Abdel Ghany, Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellow in Sociology, reveals that rising temperatures can influence the sex ratio at birth — with important implications for population health and gender balance in a warming world. Read more: tinyurl.com/yr6tn5jv

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thank you to alumni, Fellows, and friends for joining us for New Year's Drinks in London! It was wonderful to see the room full of social scientists of all fields and ages #nuffsky

Smartly dressed people of all ages smile and converse in a Georgian room. In the centre of the image, a man in a suit and a woman in a red top greet another man with his back to the camera.

A wide shot of a blue Georgian room with many small groups of adults of varying ages conversing. In the background is a screen saying 'Welcome Nuffield alumni' and dark bookcases line the walls.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Aarushi Kalra, Nuffield Fellow, has been awarded the 2025 Global Empowerment Meeting (GEM) Incubation Fund by the Harvard Center for International Development. This award recognises her research, selected from a competitive international cohort. Read more: tinyurl.com/3mmr7mzf

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Congratulations to Mathias Fjællegaard Jensen on being awarded an ESRC New Investigator Grant for his project Beyond Identity: Understanding the Role of Sexuality in Shaping Lives and Wellbeing. Read more: tinyurl.com/3h7us6ej

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

🌅 As the sun rises over a new year, we wish you all a Happy 2026! #nuffsky

A rosy sunrise over Nuffield College, with the College tower against an orange, pink and purple sky. Some lights are on in the building, and the windows reflect the sunrise.

A warm pink sunrise over the lower quad of Nuffield College. Lights are still lit and a Christmas tree sits in front of the pond. The main gate and the new Porters' Lodge is in the background.

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Nuffield College, Oxford @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Wishing you all peace, happiness and light for the holiday season from everyone at Nuffield College🎄🌟❄️ #nuffsky

Nuffield College at twilight with a Christmas tree in the foreground. The Library tower and other college buildings are lit with warm yellow lights against a rich blue twilight sky. The ground glitters with rain, and in the foreground is a Christmas tree with multicoloured lights.

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