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Blavatnik School of Government
The Blavatnik School of Government is the school of public policy of the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. The School was founded in 2010 following a £75 million donation from business magnate Len Blavatnik, supported by £26 million from the University of Oxford. The school has consistently been recognised as among the best public policy schools in the world.
The Blavatnik School of Government is part of Oxford's Social Sciences Division, which aims to train current and future leaders in the practice of government.
Oxford University has a long and storied tradition of educating global leaders, dating back to 1096. Over the centuries, it has produced nearly 60 heads of state and government, cementing its role as a hub for leadership and intellectual excellence. Building on this legacy, the Blavatnik School of Government was envisioned as a modern institution to prepare leaders for the complex challenges of the 21st century.
The idea for the School originated in 2008 during a conversation between John Hood, then Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, and Ngaire Woods, who would become the School's founding dean. Woods, as the founding dean, contributed to developing the School's academic structure to address the changing needs of public policy education. . On a train journey back from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Hood remarked on Oxford's lack of a grand institution dedicated to public policy or government studies, despite its historical leadership role.
A transformative milestone came in 2010, when businessman and philanthropist Len Blavatnik made a significant donation to support the establishment of the School. The Blavatnik School of Government officially opened its doors in 2012, welcoming its first Master of Public Policy (MPP) students. In 2014, the School introduced the DPhil in Public Policy, followed by the launch of its executive programs in 2015, aimed at senior practitioners tackling critical global challenges.
In 2016, the School moved into its iconic purpose-built home, inaugurated by HRH Prince William. Designed to reflect openness and collaboration, the building embodies the School's commitment to addressing the needs of governments and societies worldwide, rather than solely focusing on academic output.
Since its inception, the Blavatnik School of Government has rapidly risen to prominence, becoming the UK's most prestigious school of government and public policy.
The School's flagship program is the Master of Public Policy (MPP), an intensive one-year graduate degree designed to equip students for impactful careers in public service. Additionally, the School offers an MSc in Public Policy Research and a DPhil (PhD) in Public Policy, a rigorous three-year, full-time research degree. For senior professionals and practitioners, the School provides a variety of executive programs and specialized courses tailored to address specific policy challenges.
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Blavatnik School of Government
The Blavatnik School of Government is the school of public policy of the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. The School was founded in 2010 following a £75 million donation from business magnate Len Blavatnik, supported by £26 million from the University of Oxford. The school has consistently been recognised as among the best public policy schools in the world.
The Blavatnik School of Government is part of Oxford's Social Sciences Division, which aims to train current and future leaders in the practice of government.
Oxford University has a long and storied tradition of educating global leaders, dating back to 1096. Over the centuries, it has produced nearly 60 heads of state and government, cementing its role as a hub for leadership and intellectual excellence. Building on this legacy, the Blavatnik School of Government was envisioned as a modern institution to prepare leaders for the complex challenges of the 21st century.
The idea for the School originated in 2008 during a conversation between John Hood, then Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, and Ngaire Woods, who would become the School's founding dean. Woods, as the founding dean, contributed to developing the School's academic structure to address the changing needs of public policy education. . On a train journey back from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Hood remarked on Oxford's lack of a grand institution dedicated to public policy or government studies, despite its historical leadership role.
A transformative milestone came in 2010, when businessman and philanthropist Len Blavatnik made a significant donation to support the establishment of the School. The Blavatnik School of Government officially opened its doors in 2012, welcoming its first Master of Public Policy (MPP) students. In 2014, the School introduced the DPhil in Public Policy, followed by the launch of its executive programs in 2015, aimed at senior practitioners tackling critical global challenges.
In 2016, the School moved into its iconic purpose-built home, inaugurated by HRH Prince William. Designed to reflect openness and collaboration, the building embodies the School's commitment to addressing the needs of governments and societies worldwide, rather than solely focusing on academic output.
Since its inception, the Blavatnik School of Government has rapidly risen to prominence, becoming the UK's most prestigious school of government and public policy.
The School's flagship program is the Master of Public Policy (MPP), an intensive one-year graduate degree designed to equip students for impactful careers in public service. Additionally, the School offers an MSc in Public Policy Research and a DPhil (PhD) in Public Policy, a rigorous three-year, full-time research degree. For senior professionals and practitioners, the School provides a variety of executive programs and specialized courses tailored to address specific policy challenges.
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