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IR Research Colloquium
The Colloquium provides a forum where doctoral students, post-docs, visitors and faculty can present their work; where we can discuss shared theoretical and analytical issues; and where people with diverse theoretical approaches and commitments within IR can come together. It also provides doctoral students with the opportunity to discuss shared theoretical and analytical issues within the broader Oxford IR community. The presented papers form the basis both for discussing how advanced research may best be carried out and for talking about more practical issues -such as how to turn a thesis into a journal article, how to think about publication, and how to organize conference panels.
The format is as follows: a pre-circulated paper sent to participants on the Monday before the Thursday talk; a 20-30-minute presentation by the author speaking to the main arguments of the paper and/or the broader research project of which it forms a part; and finally an open Q&A.
The Colloquium is open to all graduate students in Politics and International Relations. Papers will mostly relate to academic International Relations but the Colloquium seeks to draw in those working on the borders of Politics and International Relations and to encourage a pluralist approach in terms of methods and forms of analysis, including from within closely related disciplines and subject areas.
Type: Seminar Series
Series organisers:
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford),
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford)
Timing: Thursdays during Term Time
Organising department: Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR)
Talks:
Thursday 30 October 2025
How Domestic Politics Shape the United States' Nuclear Credibility
Date: 30 October 2025, 12:30 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Lauren Sukin (University of Oxford)
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Seminar Room C
Organisers:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Thursday 6 November 2025
The Impacts of Globalization on Political Knowledge: Evidence from Climate Awareness in Africa
Date: 6 November 2025, 12:30 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Amanda Kennard (Stanford University)
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Seminar Room C
Organisers:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Thursday 20 November 2025
Norms, Practices, and Change in a Planetary Era
Date: 20 November 2025, 12:30 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Steven Bernstein (University of Toronto)
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Seminar Room C
Organisers:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Thursday 27 November 2025
The Politics of Deference by International Courts
Date: 27 November 2025, 12:30 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Theresa Squatrito (LSE)
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Seminar Room C
Organisers:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Thursday 4 December 2025
Collective Reciprocity and the Failure of Climate Change Mitigation Treaties
Date: 4 December 2025, 12:30 - 14:00
Speaker
:
Sam Housekeeper (University of Oxford)
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Seminar Room C
Organisers:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Hosts:
Professor Inken Von Borzyskowski (University of Oxford),
Prof Krzysztof Pelc (University of Oxford)
Editors:
Holly Omand,
Rebecca Freeman,
Joby Mullens,
Rachel Roberts,
Nichola Anderson
