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Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· 25d

💡 Job alert! 💡 We're seeking a Postdoc Researcher to join the most comprehensive global study of the patterns & determinants of growing within-country disparities in reproductive behaviour 🌏 Full-time for 3 years, working with Dr @ewabatyra.bsky.social. Apply ➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

We're hiring: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Demography, deadline: 16 September 2026

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Jul 16

💡🚨 We’re seeking a Postdoc for a project on the socio-economic factors driving youth hacking & cybercrime! We’re looking for someone with a strong mixed-methods background in cybercrime, criminology, sociology, education or related fields. Apply ➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

We're hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Deadline: 1 September 2026

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Jun 23

🚨 New jobs! 🚨 We're looking for 2 Postdoctoral Research Fellows (1 quant, 1 qual), for a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 4 years! The Fellows will have full control over the nature/direction of their research while here 📝🌏 Deadline: 31 July 2026 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/postdo...

Image of the Department of Sociology building overlaid with text: We're hiring! Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2 Positions). Deadline: 31 July 2026

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Jun 18

👏🎉 Congrats to @ruonan-ji.bsky.social, who received the Judges’ Commendation at the @ox.ac.uk's Three Minute Thesis competition! 🎤 Ruonan successfully presented her DPhil work on relationships among children of inter-ethnic unions in Europe in under 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience!

Ruonan Ji presenting her research at the Three Minute Thesis Competition.

Ruonan Ji receiving her commendation at the Three Minute Thesis Competition.

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Jun 9

📣 We are inviting Expressions of Interest for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoc Fellowships 2026! The grants provide an allowance to cover living, travel and family costs. Find out how to apply with us ➡️ www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/oxfo...

Image of dome of the Radcliffe Camera, alongside text: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026, Express Interest by Wednesday 24 June

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· May 14

Huge congrats 🎉 to Prof @ridhikashyap.bsky.social, who received the Early Achievement Award 🏆 from the @popassocamerica.bsky.social! The award recognises scholars who have made major contributions to population research within 10 years of their PhD 👏📚 ➡️ www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/prof...

Quote from Ridhi Kashyap: "I was honoured to receive the PAA Early Achievement Award and am so grateful to my wonderful mentors and colleagues who supported my nomination.

I am so proud to be a part of the population research community and the work showcased at PAA was testament to the thriving and innovative directions of the field."

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Apr 29

What’s driving the rise of identitarian thinking? 🤔 Professor Chetan Bhatt (LSE) explores how it has taken hold across politics & academia - and what it means for polarisation & political possibility. 📅 Fri 8 May, 5pm 📍 Nuffield College Register 👉 forms.office.com/e/fbKEQZVJ1j

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Feb 20

🌡️ New research published in @pnas.org finds that high temperatures may influence the sex ratio at birth. Analysing 5+ million births, researchers show that exposure to temps above 20°C during pregnancy is linked to fewer boys being born 📊👶 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/new-...

Quote from Jasmin Abdel Ghany: "Extreme heat is not only a major public health threat. Temperature fundamentally shapes human reproduction by influencing who is born and who is not born.

Our findings show that temperature has measurable consequences for foetal survival and family planning behaviour, with implications for population composition and gender balance.

Understanding these processes is essential for anticipating how the environment affects societies in a warming climate."

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Feb 12

📝 Research from Turkey finds that visible religious markers like headscarves & beards can reduce perceived trustworthiness among strangers 🤝 This held even among highly religious respondents - challenging the idea that these markers signal trust. 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/reli...

Image of Dr Ozan Aksoy with quote: Religious symbols do not operate in a vacuum. While they may communicate piety, they also signal other social and political identities that shape how people are perceived.

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Jan 22

📝 New research in @natcomms.nature.com shows most studies on substandard & falsified medicines in Africa are led by Global North researchers, with limited regional collaboration. The paper offers 5 recommendations to strengthen Africa-led research 🤝🌍 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/afri...

Image of Fanqi Zeng and quote: "The fight against substandard and falsified medicines is often framed as a regulatory challenge.

Yet, it is equally a research challenge. Africa cannot regulate what it cannot see, and it cannot see what it has not studied.

The current evidence base on substandard and falsified medicines in Africa is too sparse, skewed, and externally driven to support meaningful and sustained progress."

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Dec 16

Don’t forget! ⏰ The first deadline for 2025–26 MSc, MPhil & DPhil applications is 9 January. It’s also the latest deadline for most Oxford scholarships - apply by then to be considered 🎓

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Dec 12

Next week! 📢 We’re hosting 'Facing AI: Research Opportunities & Challenges in Today’s Social Sciences' - an in-person workshop with 14 presentations from scholars across the social sciences. 🗓️ 18–19 Dec 2025 | ⏰ 10:00–17:00 📝 Registration required: www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/facing...

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Dec 11

✍️ A new article by Prof Heather Hamill explores how one organised crime network exploited legal frameworks and commercial infrastructures to traffic £7 million of fake pharmaceuticals into the UK supply chain 💊 Read more ➡️ www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/crim...

Quote from Heather Hamill: "This case vividly reveals the blurred boundary between legal and illegal markets. Operation Singapore did not operate in isolation from the formal, legal pharmaceutical market but was deeply entangled with it.

In this context, illegality appears not as a parallel system but as an alternative mode of participating in formal economic processes by adapting to ambiguity, exploiting gaps, and mimicking legitimacy."

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Dec 10

✍️🌎✈️ A new study shows global migration research is heavily skewed: some countries get disproportionate attention while many others are overlooked. Using 125k publications, researchers reveal persistent gaps, especially in lower-income regions. 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/lowe...

Quote from José Ignacio Carrasco: "It is important to encourage researchers to reflect on the theories and generalisations that have emerged in this field, which are often concentrated along geographies that are not necessarily the most exposed to immigration and emigration dynamics.

One key priority is strengthening training and academic infrastructure for migration research in lower-income countries, as limited data and existing inequalities in these settings contribute to their continued underrepresentation in the field."

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 25

📢🎓 Join us tomorrow for an online information session on applying to the DPhil in Sociology! We’ll walk you through: 📋 Admissions requirements 💰 Funding opportunities 🎯 Programme & key milestones 🤝 Supervision & research support Sign up now: forms.office.com/e/zhQ9TUiYWf

Online Info Session for the DPhil in Sociology: 14:00, 26 November 2025

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 19

📢🎓 Join us tomorrow for an online info session about applying to the MSc in Sociology! We’ll cover 📋 admissions, 💰 funding, 🎯 course structure & milestones, and 🤝 supervision. Sign up now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/mmMRmqz7vF

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 19

✨🥳 We’re delighted to announce the new Anthony Heath Scholarship, supporting UK students on the MSc in Sociology! 🧑‍🎓 Covering fees + a living stipend, it honours our first Head of Department, Professor Anthony Heath. Find out more ➡️ www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/oxfo...

Image of three students walking in Oxford with text: 'Oxford Sociology launches the Anthony Heath Scholarship for UK MSc students'

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 18

📢 Join us TOMORROW for an online info session about applying to the MPhil in Sociology & Demography! 👨‍🎓 We’ll cover 📋 admissions, 💰 funding, 🎯 course milestones, and 🤝 supervision. Sign up now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/DTt26zSjwL

Online info session for the MPhil in Sociology and Demography, 16:00 GMT, 19 Nov 2025

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 13

💡💻 How is digital transformation shaping gender equality? Join us on Monday to hear about the Digital Gender Gaps project from Prof Ridhi Kashyap ✨

'Can the digital revolution promote gender equality? Evidence from the Digital Gender Gaps project' - Professor Ridhi Kashyap, Monday 17 Nov 2025 and 12.45pm

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 12

📚 Remember to join us to celebrate the publication of Dr @maxmorris.bsky.social's book 'Not Sex Work' this Friday! The book explores the parallel histories & intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities & sex workers. 🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception! RSVP ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ

Poster for Book Launch: Book Launch: Not Sex Work - Queer Intimacy, Post-identity, and Incidental Encounters in the Digital Era
Friday 14 November, 5.00pm
Department of Sociology, University of Oxford

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 10

🚨 JOB ALERT! 🚨 We're hiring an Associate Professor in Sociology in association with @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social! We welcome applicants with a wide range of empirical specialisations and regional focuses 🌍 Apply now ➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

We're hiring: Associate Professorship in Sociology. Deadline: 5 January 2026

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 7

📢 Join us on Monday for a seminar with Dr Florian Foos, who will discuss whether Get-Out-The-Vote interventions reduce or deepen turnout inequality - and introduce a new Gini-based measure of electoral participation 🗳️ 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/differ...

Weekly Seminar 10 November 2025, with Dr Florian Foos, LSE

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Nov 5

📢 We're looking for a full-time Research Assistant to work with Prof @aksoyundan.bsky.social on a project evaluating the DfE's Fundamental British Values initiative. 🌟 Perfect for those who've done an undergrad in sociology, politics or economics! 🔗➡️ my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

We're hiring a Research Assistant in Quantitative Analysis of Fundamental British Values. Deadline: 24 November 2025

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Oct 31

How does being first in the family to attend university influence life after graduation? 🎓 Join Professor Morag Henderson on Monday for a seminar exploring education choices and labour market outcomes in England. 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/first-...

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Oct 30

📝 A study co-authored by Fanqi Zeng finds that surveillance cameras affect how safe Chinese citizens feel - but not equally. More spending on cameras boosts locals’ sense of safety, while migrants feel safer only when strong social ties are present. 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/article/surv...

Quote from Dr Fanqi Zeng: "Our findings show that while public security technologies can enhance residents’ sense of safety, sustainable urban governance ultimately depends on human-centred development.

Integrating technological measures with initiatives that strengthen social cohesion is vital for building inclusive and resilient cities.

These insights have significant policy implications, particularly for identifying and supporting vulnerable groups to improve their security and wellbeing."

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Oct 28

Researchers from Oxford Sociology are at the Museum of Oxford today (until 1pm!) for the Festival of Social Science ✨ Learn about invisible work - the unseen labour in homes, workplaces & communities. Stop by and say hi! 👋 @socsci.ox.ac.uk #ESRCFestival

The Gentime research team at their stall in the Museum of Oxford

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Oct 24

Join us on Monday for a seminar by Dr José Ignacio Carrasco @carrasco-jig.bsky.social, who will explore how migrant networks shape emigration rates at the population level 🌍 📅➡️ www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/immigr...

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Oct 24

Women are 19% less likely to use the internet and 8% less likely to own a mobile phone than men. That’s 320 million fewer women online and 190 million fewer with phones globally 🌍

Quote from Ridhi Kashyap: "This paper underscores the importance of sub-national data for a more complete understanding of inequality in digital adoption, especially in countries with the lowest overall levels of human development.

Our estimates provide a valuable lens for researchers and policymakers through which to assess areas that stand to benefit from the increasing rollout of digital programmes within global development policies, as well as those at risk of being left behind."

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Oct 10

🧠 Join us on Monday for a seminar by Dr Lynn Schneider! She will explore the lived experiences, psychosocial outcomes, and support needs of children in families linked to extremism and terrorism. 📍 Online & in person 🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/extrem...

Graphic for seminar: "Extreme Childhoods: The Lives of Children in Families with Extremist and Terrorist Affiliations" by Lynn Schneider

Sociology at Oxford@sociologyoxford· Oct 9

Michaelmas term seminars start Mondays at 12:45pm! ✨🗣️ University members are welcome to join in-person and everyone is welcome online! Find out more ➡️ www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/seminars