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Socio-demographic Changes and Future Challenges for the GCC Countries

A one day symposium on “Old and New Challenges in the Arab countries of the Gulf and the Levant” was held on Saturday, 16 November at the Social Science Lecture Theatre, Oxford Universi...


Designated Bursaries for 2013/14

The Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, University of Oxford, invites applicants with a research, policy and/or practice background to join its Collen Visitors’ Programme as part of the re...


Dr James Martin - 1933 to 2013

We pay tribute to a great visionary, leader and generous supporter of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing - Dr James Martin.  Dr Martin applied his success to making a true difference.&n...


Announcing BSG Annual Conference 2013

British Society for Gerontology Conference 2013 Theme:  Global Ageing: Implications for Individuals and Society 11 to 13 September 2013, University of Oxford Conference ...


4 million Euros for New Demography Programme on Fertility

The role of education and environment in changing the fertility decisions and behaviour of women in developing countries will form the basis of a new Demography Research Programme to be undertaken ...


Job Vacancies: Two Research Fellowship positions in Demography

The Oxford Institute of Population Ageing is currently seeking two new Research Fellowship positions in Demography:   A full time Research Fellow (2 years fixed term contract)...


The Demography of Death in Latin America | 11-19 March 2013, Mexico City

Conference: 'Demography of Death' 11 March 2013 Institute for Economic Research at Ciudad Universitaria, National Autonomous University of Mexico. The National Autonomous University ...


Nobel Prize winner Professor Sir John Sulston and Dr George Leeson speak on Overpopulation

Dr George Leeson has chaired a panel debate on Overpopulation, introducing Nobel Prize Winner Professor Sir John Sulston, diplomat Roger Martin, Chair of Population Matters, and environmentalist Ni...


Watch OIA & Oxford Martin School seminars on webcast

OIA & Oxford  Martin School Seminars on Intergenerational Justice are now available on webcast: ‘Is the fiscal crisis forcing a rethink of our intergenerational compact ...


Announcing the results of the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food funding call 2012

Modelling how the food system interacts with health, development and the environment; examining emerging links between social media and food consumer behaviour; and studying the impacts of enviro...


Institute Director addresses Oxford Business Alumni

Dean of Said Business School Peter Tufano has welcomed Oxford Business Alumni members to celebrate the New Year at the Institute of Directors in London on Saturday 2 February 2013. The event&nbs...


Institute given 2011 Public Health Award

Institute academics Prof. Sarah Harper and Dr. Kate Hamblin received the RSPH Arts and Health Award 2011 for excellence in research. The theme of this year’s awards was the contribution of...


Watch the entire Oxford London Lecture 2012 online

The Oxford London Lecture 2012, by Professor Sarah Harper, is now available in streamed video format on the University of Oxford Website.  > WATCH VIDEO: Oxford London Lecture 2012


Dr George Leeson awarded British Academy International Partnership and Mobility Grant

Dr George W. Leeson has been awarded a three year British Academy International Partnership and Mobility Grant, beginning September 2012, to work with Dr Alejandro Klein from the University of Guan...


Sarah Harper consults for Demographic Change Committee, House of Lords

The Demographic Change Committee, House of Lords, has been established to look at the impact of an ageing population on public services, such as health and social care. On 16 October 2...