Blavatnik School of Government

🔙 The final week of term has us feeling nostalgic...It feels like only yesterday that this year's MPP class were arriving for induction and meeting for the first time! 💙

"Technology is not the solution, but it can be a powerful tool for advancing justice when it is designed responsibly and with a clear understanding of the people it is intended to serve."

Master of Public Policy student Paola Gutierrez Balderas reflects on her learning from the MPP module ‘the Tech and Justice Lab’, led by Professor Philippa Webb and Visiting Professor Amal Clooney.👇
https://ow.ly/SjOr50ZbJYU

What does it take to design a new set of global goals from scratch, in a single morning?

💡 Thirty-eight Year 12 students from schools across Oxfordshire came to the Blavatnik School of Government for the inaugural Future Development Goals Challenge to find out.

Working alongside Master of Public Policy students, they tackled complex global challenges, developing policy proposals while building skills in negotiation, collaboration and problem-solving.

In this blog, MPP student Billy Blackett reflects on the day and shares how he and his fellow students supported the next generation of policymakers. 👇
https://ow.ly/Mg0V50Z9W3V

A huge thank you to the students from Matthew Arnold School, Swan School, Cherwell School, The Marlborough C of E School and Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic Secondary School for joining us and bringing such enthusiasm – we look forward to welcoming you again!

“Good systems are built when people feel ownership over the solutions.”

Master of Public Policy student Trinidad Pacareu Silva shares how global perspectives, mentorship and practical skills are shaping her approach to policymaking. 🌎

Read the full spotlight 👉 https://ow.ly/pmYE50Z6yMZ

Trinidad is a Luksic Scholar.

Delighted to welcome former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the School this week for a conversation with Dean Ngaire Woods and our MPP class, following a meeting with our Canadian students.

The current framework of international justice was built over 80 years ago, when our world looked very different from today. Has it adapted to the challenges of the 21st century?

The Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice Co-Founders Professor Philippa Webb KC and Visiting Professor Amal Clooney were joined by Judge Theodor Meron and Professor Marko Milanovic to explore whether institutions like the United Nations and international courts can still effectively protect people when it matters most. ⚖️

The Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice is a partnership between the Blavatnik School and the Clooney Foundation for Justice. Find out more👇
https://ow.ly/uuk550Z7xpY