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> From: OII Newsletter <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 16 October 2008 11:53:20 BDT
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> Subject: OII News [2008.10.16]: Apply Now for OII MSc and DPhil  
> Courses
>
> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> We are delighted to announce that the application process for our  
> new MSc in Social Science of the Internet is now open. The first  
> application deadline for the course is 21 November 2008 (for start  
> in October 2009). The next deadlines are: 23 January 2009 / 13  
> March 2009. The same deadlines apply to our DPhil course in  
> Information, Communication and the Social Sciences.
>
> We are seeking applications from outstanding candidates, who have  
> already achieved excellence in their chosen field and who display  
> deep intellectual and practical curiosity about the many social  
> aspects of ICTs. Further information about these courses, including  
> course structure and reading lists, potential funding for students,  
> and application process, are available at: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/ 
> teaching/
>
> I hope you will forward this email to anyone who you think might be  
> interested in applying for either of these courses, and that you  
> will consider attending the MSc Launch Reception at the House of  
> Commons (27 October 2008), or our Departmental Open Day on 18  
> November 2008.
>
> Best wishes,
> Dr Victoria Nash
>
> Director of Graduate Studies
> http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/teaching/
>
>
> 1. Parliamentary Launch of New MSc Course
> 2. Departmental Open Day for Prospective Students
> 3. Contact
>
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> 1. Parliamentary Launch of New MSc Course
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> We would like to invite you to the launch of our MSc in Social  
> Science of the Internet at a reception to be held at the House of  
> Commons on 27 October 2008.
>
> Kindly hosted by Derek Wyatt MP, speakers at the reception will  
> include the Rt Hon. Paul Murphy (Minister for Digital Inclusion)  
> and Phil Dunkelberger, President and CEO of PGP Corp. We would  
> particularly like to welcome any colleagues in industry,  
> government, academia and civil society organisations who are keen  
> to find out more about the opportunities for study or collaboration  
> with the OII.
>
> 27 October 16:00 - 18:00 / House of Commons
> http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/events/details.cfm?id=221
>
> [please note that places are limited / deadline to register: 20  
> October]
>
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> 2. Departmental Open Day for Prospective Students
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> We will be hosting a Departmental Open Day for prospective MSc and  
> DPhil students on Tuesday 18 November from 14.00 - 16.30.
>
> This will be a great opportunity to find out more about the  
> department and the courses we offer. The Director of Graduate  
> Studies will be available for informal discussion and to answer  
> questions, as will the MSc Course Convenor and research staff and  
> students. Please come!
>
> 18 November 14.00 - 16.30 / Oxford Internet Institute
> http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/events/details.cfm?id=224
>
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> 3. Contact
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> Laura Taylor
> Academic and Student Affairs Officer
>
> Email: mailto:[log in to unmask]
> Tel: +44 (0)1865 178222
> http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/teaching/
>
>
>
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>
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