In 4th Week Michaelmas 2008, U8 Oxford launches three new projects.
1) A Review of Uganda's Development Strategy
2) How can outsiders improve public health in Burma?
3) Food insecurity in Guatemala
How do they work?
Each project is undertaken by a student team of 5 to 10 students at Oxford, under the guidance of a Project Leader and outside academic advise.
The projects intend to produce original and interesting research, not through academic brilliance, but through access to primary data and by tackling topical issues. Most of all however, the projects familiarise the participants with new issues and places.
Participants are asked to commit four hours to research every week, which will be the basis of each participant's contribution to the project. We hope that all participants will be able to become 'authorities' on their niche subtopics. Informal seminars, film nights anddiscussions will be arranged to broaden the student team's knowledge and help make connections between ideas.
Do I need to be a grad student or an expert to do this?
No.
Priority number 1 for the projects is to let everyone involved get their teeth into some issues, whether they're beginners to the subject or academics looking for pet research interests.
How do I get involved?
The information evening is being held on Thursday 23rd October, at 8pm in Corpus Christi.
When?
Project sign up runs until Monday of 4th week.
The projects run until late January.
Doesn't this sound boring?
Yes, but it only sounds boring. If the inspiration project leaders and film nights don't make it seem more like fun, the socials will.
What if I want to run a different project?
We're always looking for new project topics. If we can't fit you in this term, we can in Hilary. Get in touch to begin organising something new.
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U8 is a student parternship for international development. It isa network of 36 universities (and growing) that provides ways for students to engage and learn about international development, engage critically with policy-makers, and connect to students with differing perspectives and from different cultures.
Forum series:
We run of series of forums (discussion groups) on issues in international development. Hear a student speaker present a topic, and then watch or engage in the discussion that follows. Because we run a series on one subject area, we can go into enough depth to really get to the bottom of some issues.
Last term, we asked African Studies graduates to speak on African Politics. If you would like a series on a certain topic, or would like to give a talk, please contact us.
Oxford Hub (OxHub) is the focal point for charitable activity at Oxford University. Through events, a website and office, we can connect you with a cause to help tackle the social and environmental challenges of today.
