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We are delighted to report the news about hiring a new (interim) IGSD Manager, Ms Emellyne Forman, who has accepted the position. Congratulations to Em on her successful interview, and welcome to the IGSD team!

Prof. Elena Korosteleva has been awarded Policy Support Impact (PSF) funding to connect her Oxford Belarus Observatory work with ÌÇÐÄTV's Ukraine-Belarus hub (WUB-hub). The project will focus on the topical issues in the relations between the two peoples, in the context of the ongoing Russia's war against Ukraine. The project will run webinars, podcasts, policy briefs, workshops and a conference in the summer 2024, and prepare the ground for a large bid. Watch the space! Elena is grateful for the support of Rachael Kirwan and RIS in designing this project.

In line with our ‘Way to Sustainable’ strategy, this report provides case studies under the headings of Research, Education, Operations and Engagement, however much of our activity spans these categories. Meeting the SDGs is by nature a collaborative effort, and we are proud of our University community stepping up to play their part.

As part of the report you can also read about IGSD researchers' effort to contribute to sustainable development. E.g. you can find information there about Heri's and Feng's research, and a wider reference to all our projects.

Please read the full report here: /sustainability/what-we-are-doing/strategy/performance-reporting/un_sustainable_development_goals_report_2022-23.pdf

Prof. Korosteleva was interviewed by Maksimus Milta, a Yale graduate, about her book '' as part of the Minsk Express podcast. She also gave her perspective on the developments in Belarus and the wider region. Full episode is available here:

If you use Spotify, you can access it here:

or via Apple Podcasts:

Jonathan Clarke, IGSD Thematic FellowLink opens in a new window, was interviewed about flooding on LBC on 18 October. See here:

Jonathan also features in a recent article in The Independent about Playground Cities.