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Precarious Labour in Precarious Times: The Impact of the War in Israel/Palestine on Non-Citizen Workers

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Although overshadowed by the scale of atrocities in Gaza since October 2023, employment and workers’ rights significantly affect individual lives, non-citizen workers, and the region’s political economy

The scale of atrocities in Gaza since October 2023 has overshadowed less catastrophic issues such as employment and workers’ rights. Yet these concerns, while less urgent, significantly affect individual lives, non-citizen workers, and the region’s political economy. Key developments include the replacement of Palestinian workers with migrant workers and the adoption of problematic recruitment mechanisms discarded in the past. These developments reflect a tension between three logics underlying the political economy of non-citizen labour in Israel/Palestine: a capitalist, an ethno-nationalist, and a colonial logic. They show how events since October 2023 have shaped the relationship between the three logics. Conflicts around the use of national security rhetoric following the 7 October attack to promote a far-right political ideology and around domestic and international checks and balances that used to offer (limited) protection of workers’ rights demonstrate these tensions.
Dr Maayan Niezna is a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool School of Law and Social Justice. Before joining the School, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Modern Slavery and Human Rights at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on trafficking for labour exploitation, the regulation of labour migration, and the rights of non-citizens. She previously worked at the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants-Israel, the Office of the National Anti-trafficking Coordinator, Israeli Ministry of Justice, UNHCR, and worked on issues concerning the rights of Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories as a lawyer at Gisha-Legal Center for Freedom of Movement.

Dr Niezna's co-author Dr Yahel Kurlander is a sociologist of labour markets specialising in migration and work. Her research explores the intersections of labour migration, agriculture, law, and health, with a focus on Thai and other migrant workers in Israel. She has published extensively in leading academic journals and collaborates on international research with partners from academia and civil society. Her current projects address the impact of war on migrant workers, agricultural policy, and access to healthcare for marginalised groups. She is a Senior Lecturer at Tel-Hai Academic College.

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Israel Studies Seminar

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Department: School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies (SIAS)

Date Added: 23/10/2025

Duration: 00:52:50

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After the End Episode 2: The Immortal Jellyfish – Miranda Lowe

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After the End

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The Jellyfish that refuse to die. MIRANDA LOWE CBE, a principal curator in the Department of Life Sciences at the NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM in LONDON, introduces us to the extraordinary world of the immortal jellyfish.

In this episode of the podcast series After the End, Miranda Lowe of the Natural History Museum explores the immortal jellyfish and what it teaches us about cyclical time, scientific legacy, and the fragility of life.

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Department: Ethox Centre

Date Added: 23/10/2025

Duration: 00:13:28

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After the End Podcast Introduction – Patricia Kingori

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After the End

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Who decides when it’s over? In this episode of the podcast series After the End, Professor Patricia Kingori introduces the project and sets the stage for what’s to come.

As the opening episode of the series, this episode unveils an eight-year global research collaboration exploring the politics of endings and their aftermaths. From global health crises to cultural transitions, Prof Kingori asks: who gets to declare an ending—and what happens next?

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Department: Ethox Centre

Date Added: 23/10/2025

Duration: 00:05:18

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After the End

The AFTER THE END research project is an eight-year collaboration bringing together researchers from around the world. Its principal focus is what happens in the aftermaths of global health crises, but what do endings look like in other contexts? Do cultural perspectives influence our perception of time? Does time exist?

In this series, presented by PATRICIA KINGORI, Professor of Global Health Ethics at the UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD and lead investigator for AFTER THE END, we explore endings and their aftermaths - who decides when an ‘end’ has been reached, whether ‘the end’ for one person is the end for everybody, and what happens after these so-called ends?

The series grew out of the AFTER THE END launch workshop in Oxford in July 2024. PATRICIA KINGORI had brought together a group of people from very different disciplines – all experts in their own fields – to explore the concept of endings. The discussions were fascinating and thought-provoking, and this podcast series captures some of them.

We hope you enjoy listening.

This work was supported by the Wellcome Trust, 225238/Z/22/Z

Beyond the Headlines: Oxford, EDI, and What Belonging Really Means

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In this episode, SU President for Welfare, Equity and Inclusion, Alisa Brown, speaks with Oxford’s Chief Diversity Officer, Professor Tim Soutphommasane, about belonging, access, free expression, and how EDI is shaping the future of the University.

In this episode of Oxford Student Voices, SU President for Welfare, Equity and Inclusion, Alisa Brown, speaks with Professor Tim Soutphommasane, Oxford’s first-ever Chief Diversity Officer and Professor of Practice in Human Rights and Political Theory.
At the heart of their conversation is the idea of belonging: what it means to arrive at Oxford and truly feel part of its community. They explore how the University’s Everyone Belongs Strategic Plan aims to make that sense of belonging real for every student, from their first week through to graduation. Together they discuss the impact of initiatives such as Opportunity Oxford, the Astrophoria Foundation Year and Academic Futures, alongside the University’s ongoing work to close awarding gaps and strengthen graduate access.
The discussion also moves into more difficult territory: from how universities should respond to racism and online abuse, to questions about whether EDI plays a part in admissions, and how to balance inclusion with free expression in a diverse academic community.
Drawing on new research into public attitudes towards equality and fairness, Alisa and Tim consider what fairness and opportunity mean in today’s national climate, and how Oxford can lead by example.
This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of belonging at Oxford, and how together we can make the University a place where everyone feels at home and able to thrive.
References and Resources:
• Everyone Belongs: The Collegiate University EDI Strategic Plan 2024–27 – https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/article/everyone-belongs-new-collegiate-university-edi-strategic-plan
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2023–24 – https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-annual-report-2023-24
• Finding Common Ground on EDI – https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/our-work/research/finding-common-ground-on-edi/

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Department: Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)

Date Added: 23/10/2025

Duration: 00:25:47

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What is it like to be a careers advisor? A conversation with Dr Susan Black

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Susan was a post-doctoral researcher in biochemistry, before she decided to change gears and go into the career advisory sector. Curious about the move? Look no further! Tune in for all the tips, insights, and a fun peek into the world of career advice.

Hosts Linus Milinski and Thomas Nicol sit down with Dr. Susan Black, a career advisor at the University of Oxford. Susan shares her personal journey from academic research to a role in career services, and what it is like to work as a careers advisor. She also offers invaluable advice for PhDs and post-docs looking to transition into non-academic careers. With years of experience advising researchers, she provides practical tips on how to navigate career changes, the importance of self-reflection, and the power of networking.