About the Symposium
The Symposium for Early Researchers in Social Policy and Intervention (SERSPI) is the Department's symposium celebrating the work of its emerging scholars. SERSPI is student-led and has been organised annually since 2022.
The full day gathering brings together DPhil, MPhil, and MSc students from the EBSIPE and CSP streams to present their research, exchange ideas, and engage with faculty and peers in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
If you have any questions about the symposium, please contact us at serspi@spi.ox.ac.uk.
The symposium programme changes each year to showcase the research being presented. The day features a rich mix of sessions and opportunities, including:
- Table-top presentations with rotating peer feedback
- Long and short oral presentations in themed sessions
- Panel discussion with faculty members
- Networking opportunities throughout the day
Past themed sessions focus on:
- Mental health & health policy
- Housing and social inequality
- Child and family wellbeing
- Technology, policy, and equity in education and welfare
Find out more about past symposiums by clicking the past events highlighted below.
The symposium programme brings together plenary speakers, faculty-led panels, and student presentations delivered through three dynamic presentation formats.
Long presentations
10-minute talks supported by 5–11 slides, ideal for deeper exploration of your methodology, findings, and conclusions. Followed by a 10-minute Q&A session within your themed panel.
Short presentations
Concise 5-minute talks supported by 3–6 slides, focusing on clarity and key takeaways. Delivered within a themed session, followed by a shared 10-minute Q&A.
Table-top presentations
A highly interactive format designed for idea exchange.
7–8 round tables, each hosted by a presenter.
Presenters give a 5-minute overview of their project, followed by 3 minutes of feedback from table participants.
Find out more about past research topics and presentations by clicking the past events highlighted below.
