HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE 🫨
Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, storming to a historic 1:59:30‼️
@KejelchaYomif, on his marathon debut, also breaks 2 hours with a stunning 1:59:41 and @jacobkiplimo2 clocks 2:00:28, also faster than the previous world record 😤
Set a treadmill at 21kph ( max most will go to) and try to run for 30 seconds on it.
That's what he did for 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.
The peak of human physical achievement. Insane, absolutely insane.
Applications are open for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship programme until 15th May 2026. A great opportunity for African researchers to be a fellow @UniofOxford for a year. Click here to see the range of partnerships we have and to apply: https://t.co/CmpmjwLyY8
Did you know?
Under #Agenda2063, the African Union is advancing the creation of three continental financial institutions to strengthen Africa’s economic sovereignty and reduce reliance on external financing.
These are:
The African Investment Bank (AIB) – to finance infrastructure and strategic development projects
The African Monetary Fund (AMF) – to promote macroeconomic stability and provide financial support to Member States
The African Central Bank (ACB) – to deepen financial integration and support a future common African currency
These institutions are designed to ensure that Africa finances Africa, strengthens integration, and builds long-term resilience.
Hello @Hughes_Hall! 👋
A progressive and friendly College, Hughes Hall supports people and ideas to make a positive difference to society.
Its undergraduate community is for students aged 21+, alongside around 700 postgraduates from all over the world.
Explore all our Colleges through our virtual tour: https://t.co/PaBOTfLRb8
How can we address extreme risks?🚨
Kennedy Mbeva, Hughes Fellow and Research Associate at the @CSERCambridge, focuses his research on the governance of global catastrophic risk.🌎
Learn more about what that means👇
https://t.co/zXYC4dtGqN
@deusse@cambridge_uni
📢 Call for Papers
After Sendai: Governing Catastrophic Risks in the Emerging Global Order (@CSERCambridge)
💻 Virtual workshop | 🗓 11–12 May 2026
📝 Abstracts due: 30 Sept 2025
📄 Full manuscript drafts due: 15 Mar 2026
👉Abstract submission: https://t.co/iG3kB7Knyz
📢 One week to go!
Applications for our Master of Public Policy open on 8 September. The MPP is a one-year degree for future public leaders, combining theory, practice and global insight to tackle real-world challenges. 🌍
Find out more 👇
https://t.co/QudSO2u6R5
💥JOB💥
Are you the new Exec Director of the Oxford Climate Policy Monitor?
https://t.co/zaiazzDJ13
The ED will help lead this new resource to drive implementation of climate goals. Nurture our law firm network, build the tool, ensure impact.
🗓️Sept 5
✍️ https://t.co/9VBmPnbHw8
Join us for a hybrid webinar: Fragile States & Governance of Global Catastrophic Risk (@CSERCambridge)
📅 Thursday 28 May 2025 ⏰ 2–3 PM BST
📍 Syndics Building (17 Mill Lane) & Online
🔗 Register: https://t.co/0zZDyhPruf
I very much look forward to joining esteemed guests in participating in this premier conference, which could not come at a more relevant time given our rapidly changing world.
We’re honoured to welcome @deusse, climate policy expert & Research Fellow @Cambridge_Uni, to #OxfordAfrica2025! His work spans climate risk, global justice & Africa’s development futures.
🔗 https://t.co/W6Djfd7ip3
🎟 Tickets are sold out.
📢 Public lecture:
Long Problems: Governing in an Era of Existential Risk
📅 Thu 29 May, 17:30–19:00 BST
📍 Fellows Auditorium, Homerton College, Cambridge & online
🎙️ Prof @thomasnhale (@BlavatnikSchool, Oxford)
🔗 Register: https://t.co/V9oOueh3xl
1/ I had the honour of facilitating the panel “Africa’s Role in the Global Order” at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue, joined by a stellar panel and 🇿🇦 Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
We asked: How can Africa use its new G20 seat to shape the emerging global order? 🧵
5/ 🌞 Optimism
We must act on the belief that the future is not something we inherit, but something we shape.
📑 Concrete policy recommendations from all sessions are being compiled for submission to the G20 via South Africa’s presidency.