With its ingenious cinematography and stunning underwater scenes, this nature
documentary by young wildlife enthusiasts Péter Farkas and Ferenc Keresztúri reveals the
hidden secrets of the Hungarian woodlands and the rich underwater world inhabiting their
lakes and streams. With English subtitles.

The panel will share their fundraising experience with the audiences. The main topic of the discussion will be on how they managed to raise substantial amount of money in their campaigns. Answers will touch topics on how they publicised the campaigns and engaged with potential donors etc.

Panellists:

Alexandra Abrahams, the Captain of Somerville Women’s Boat Club.
In the Smash and Dominate: The Women’s Boat Club Challenge on Hubbub, Somerville Women’s Boat Club successfully raised £8,300.

Andrew Cunningham, the Co-Founder of an all girls’ secondary boarding school (www.wisergirls.org) in Kenya, UNICEF Education Consultant and D.Phil student at Department of Education.
Working with WISER in using Facebook to raise funds and awareness, Andy launched a 100 day campaign to raise $25,000 and ended up raising $67,000 last year. In last month, Andy had a 48 hour challenge to raise $5,000 and ended up raising $26,000.

Elliot Falvert-Martin, the Alumni and Database Officer at Wolfson College.
In his successful campaign – Tibetan and Himalayan Studies: research and preservation on Hubhub, Elliot helped the Tibetan and Himalayan Studies Centre at Wolfson College raised £50,800 to establish a post-doctoral Research Fellowship.

Rachael Owhin, MSc student in Migration Studies.
In the #OXFORD10000 £10,000 in 10 days! campaign on Hubbub, Rachael successfully raised £10,926 to cover the tuition and college fees for her MSc course. Her campaign was reported by Daily Mail and Evening Standard and she was interviewed by various BBC stations, such as BBC Oxford, BBC Bristol, BBC Northampton, BBC Leicester and BBC Derby.

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On Wednesday of Week 2, we will be hosting Dr Joao Pedro Magalhaes who leads the Integrative Genomics of Aging Group at the Institute of Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool.

As usual, our talks cost £2 per entry, and are free for our members. Membership sign-ups available at the door!

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Talk abstract
Ageing is the major biomedical challenge of the 21st century, yet it remains largely mysterious, partly because the ageing process involves multiple genes and their interactions with each other and with the environment that remain poorly understood. Our work has focused on various high-throughput genomic approaches aimed at deciphering the genome and increasing our knowledge about how genes and pathways impact on ageing. Dietary manipulations of ageing are also of immense interest, which we have been studying using a combination of computational and experimental approaches in model organisms ranging from yeast to rats. Lastly, I will discuss our recent work in sequencing and analyzing the genome of the longest-lived mammal, the bowhead whale, to identify longevity assurance mechanisms.

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Speaker Profile

João Pedro graduated in Microbiology in Portugal. As a doctoral fellow, he studied the mechanisms of aging by joining the Aging and Stress Group at the University of Namur in Namur, Belgium. Fascinated by the genome and by the opportunities its sequencing opened, João Pedro then did a postdoc from 2004 to 2008 with genomics pioneer George Church at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. He developed high-throughput approaches for studying aging, including computational tools and databases, statistical models of mortality, and comparative genomics methods for investigating the evolution of longevity.

In 2008, he joined the Institute of Integrative Biology at the University of Liverpool as a Lecturer to develop his own group on genomic approaches to aging. “

Helen McCrory, in conversation with Edith Hall (KCL), about her performance in the National Theatre’s recent production of Medea (2014).
Free, all welcome, no booking required.

During a speech in 1957, Prime Minister Harold MacMillan declared “our people have never had it so good”. Now, more than half a century later, are we fundamentally any better off? Through discussion of technological advances, social changes, political reforms, and economic shocks and recessions, this panel will seek to question whether the world we currently live in is indeed a better place than it was in the 1950s.

Chaired by Professor Brian Nolan, Professor of Social Policy, the panel will consist of:

*Dr Max Roser, James Martin Fellow at The Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School
*Dr Anders Sandberg, James Martin Fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute
*Professor Robert Walker, Professor of Social Policy

A drinks reception will follow, all welcome.

The Annual Zola Skweyiya Lecture

Siddhartha will be reading from his books of poetry, Kalagora and Digital Monsoon, showing clips from his theatre work and film, as a way into exploring the relationship between memory, imagination and globalised environments. He will reflect on how the very idea of writing lives in the 21st century, of creatively using memory and imagination, are being renegotiated in radical ways in contemporary thought and aesthetic practice.

Twenty minute introductory talk, Q&As, one hour of discussion. Free entry, no need to book, all welcome.

This is a one-day event providing an in-depth look at at the world of documentary production in TV, Radio and Film, with five sessions exploring the areas of observational documentaries, wildlife, radio, feature-length and how to make a documentary.

Our speakers have a wealth of experience in these genres and include: Bill Oddie (TV presenter), Clio Barnard (Director, ‘The Arbor’, ‘The Selfish Giant’), Simon Elmes, (Former Creative Director for BBC Radio Documentaries), Nicolas Kent (Creative Director, Oxford Film and TV), Mike Brett (Director, ‘Next Goal Wins’) and many more.

The conference is being organised by the St Hilda’s Media Network, an alumnae group for media professionals, and is intended for a broad audience, from those with a general interest, to students, to those already working in the media.

Tickets (including lunch and all refreshments):
£45 Standard Admission
£32 St Hilda’s Alumnae
£20 Full-time Students
To book please go to: www.sthildasdocumentaryday.eventbrite.co.uk
Please see the Eventbrite link for full details and for further information please e-mail sthildasdocumentaryday@gmail.com.

As former European Commissioner for Climate Action and as host Minister of the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Connie Hedegaard has been at the sharp end of global agreements. While the Copenhagen talks ended with a breakthrough recognition of the scientific case for restraining temperature rises to no more than 2°C, the accord failed to achieve commitments to reducing emissions. The outcome frustrated many and Hedegaard has subsequently described the eight-draft, 115-country process as a ‘nightmare’. Hedegaard refused to give up.

Two years later in Durban, she made a stand against fierce opposition to push through a timetable for new negotiations, this time designed to create a global pact on emissions reductions. The 2015 UNFCCC in Paris is the culmination of that timetable and the global pact, if it is achieved, will come into force in 2020. Presiding over the European 2030 Climate and Energy Framework, which commits to a 40% reduction in emissions, Hedegaard said: “We have sent a strong signal to the rest of the world. We have now done our homework and now it’s up to other big economies to do theirs”.

Having seen the election results unfold, the topic of political strategy and communication is as relevant as ever in highlighting the ways in which politicians and organisations seek to influence public opinion and shape political debate. The Oxford Forum welcomes you to the Political Strategy Panel Debate to discuss the challenges faced, and the solutions provided, in devising an effective communication strategy.
This event will be co-hosted with the PPE society and the Journal of Political and Constitutional Studies.
Following the debate, we will be having dinner with the speakers in the private dining room of Christ Church. Tickets are available to purchase at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-forums-political-strategy-speaker-dinner-tickets-16819258856
It is an unmissable opportunity to engage more directly with the speakers!

Delivered by Astor Visiting Lecturer Dr Mary McKay, NYU

Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 7.30pm @ Film Oxford – FREE
Drones – Aerial Filming & Photography.

Everyone’s talking about Drones, come and find what the fuss is about! Speaker, Matthew Nicholson of HOLLYWOOD DRONES

Hollywood Drones is an aerial filming company based in Oxford. Fully licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority they film up to Ultra 4K using the same equipment as used by major broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV. Since setting up in 2014 they have established work for Sky Sports the National Trust and Oxford University as well as other Oxfordshire companies.

Matthew Nicholson is looking forward to visiting Film Oxford in May. His plan is to bring along all the kit with him so you can get close up and see what it is all about. Matt will explain what is involved in setting up and running the business from a legal perspective, how to operate drones legally and demonstrate some of their more recent short films. (Photos Hollywood Drones)

ALSO we will be having our ADOBE GROUPS raffle draw – one lucky person attending will win a year’s subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud!

We prefer if you can RSVP at our meetup page (but not compulsory)

Digital Film Editors (Oxford) MEET-UP PAGE
also

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Film Oxford page (includes all previous meetings) http://www.filmoxford.org/adobeusergroups/

Joint meeting with Adobe Groups: Digital Film Editors (Oxford) and Oxford Digital Creative

Have you thought about using crowdfunding to fund your next degree, innovation, entrepreneurial project, charitable work, creative arts or sports club? What support you need from your college, the university and the crowdfunding platform? Speak out and let them know.

OxFund invited Jonathan May – the CEO and Co-founder of Hubbub, the representatives from the Development Offices at Green Templeton College, Keble College, Merton College, Regent’s Park, St Hugh’s College, Somerville College (the only Oxford college has its own branded crowdfunding platform) and University College, and the staff from ISIS Innovation who are working with Hubbub to build a Oxford-branded crowdfunding platform for Oxford staff and students to raise money for their entrepreneurial projects to form a panel to listen your needs.

More college’s development offices may join, as we are still in the process of confirming. Please check the Facebook event for the updates. Even your college’s development office is not in the panel, speak out your needs and we will pass them to the development office of your college.

Delivered by Professor Philippe Van Parijs, University of Louvain

Human-caused global warming has been making headlines for over two decades, but people’s opinions on it often depend on what headlines they’re reading. How is it that a scientific theory has become so politicised? Join us to hear Adam Levy (Nature, University of Oxford; @ClimateAdam), a climate change scientist and YouTuber, discuss the key scientific evidence behind climate change, and explain why perspectives on climate change shouldn’t be a matter of belief.
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The award-winning video journalist and campaign filmmaker, Zoe Broughton, has spent more than 20 years putting herself on the frontline – going undercover at an animal-testing lab, being chased by police while filming on a high-speed motor boat and dodging landmines in Burma! Zoe presents an illustrated talk about her work at OVADA as part of their current Resistance is Fertile exhibition.

‘TRADE IN UK-AFRICA RELATIONS’: Event taking place on July 1st at Oxford Brookes University.

This is part of an ESRC seminar series on British Policy after Labour: Coalition, Austerity, Continuity and Change.

This seminar, the fifth in a series of seven and the first since the Conservative election victory in May, will focus on Trade in UK-African Relations and will feature a number of prominent speakers from the worlds of academia, policy and civil society.

It starts with coffees at 1030 and ends at 1630 (a buffet lunch will be provided).

Places are limited so if you are interested in attending could you please confirm by sending an email to me (shurt@brookes.ac.uk) as early as possible.

If you would like to read more about the ESRC series and previous/upcoming seminars then please take a look at our website – http://www.open.ac.uk/socialsciences/bisa-africa/uk-africa-policy/ – or follow us on Twitter @UKAfricaSeminar.

I have also written summaries of the main themes of the four seminars on my blog – http://internationalpoliticsfromthemargin.net/

Free Screening Event (on the 1st Thursday of every month)

Come & Screen your film

We welcome filmmakers of any level from novice to professional wanting to watch or show and discuss your work.

It can be drama, documentary, finished or unfinished. If you have any clips (up to 10 mins) you want to show, bring them along on a USB stick or a link to your video on the internet.

Please email us to let us know you are coming with a film (this works on a first come first shown basis due to numbers of films shown) –

Zoe Broughton zoe@urchin.info (put “Open Screen” in subject line!)

Watch films and socialise!

Come along and meet other like-minded people and expand your love of filmmaking, get feedback on work in progress or find new ideas for your future film projects.

Entrance is free but feel free to bring along some beverages, crisps etc. to share.
This week’s programme includes films made for Age Concern and on Film Oxford Video Activist course among others.

Special Turner Event at the Ashmolean Museum

Turner’s High Street, Oxford: a Unique Townscape

With Colin Harrison

Wednesday 8 July, 11am-12pm, Lecture Theatre

Find out more about Turner’s most significant townscape and the greatest painting of the city that has ever been made. Senior Curator of European Art, Colin Harrison, will give a special talk from 11am on Wednesday 8 July.

Tickets £5/£4 concessions. Booking is essential.

To find out more about the Ashmolean’s current campaign to secure Turner’s painting for the nation visit: http://www.ashmolean.org/turner/

Dr. Jago Cooper, Amantani and Pitt Rivers Museum invite you to a special one off Peruvian evening with a twist… We call it Meet My World! Join us for an intimate evening of unique short films created by Quechua children living in the Andes, and brought to life by directors of children’s charity, Amantani, and world renowned archaeologist and broadcaster, Dr. Jago Cooper (British Museum). You’ll have the chance to try Andean food and explore Peruvian objects on display in the Pitt Rivers while sipping a beer or cocktail! Tickets include Peruvian snacks and a drink and proceeds from the evening will support Amantani’s work in the Andean region.
What to expect: Short films created and presented by indigenous children living in the Andes of Peru; inspiring talks from Dr. Jago Cooper and Amantani; delicious Peruvian food thanks to ‘From Peru to You’.

What the World is Losing, a talk with Dr Paul Collins, Dr Robert Bewley & Dr Emma Cunliffe

A special talk with Dr Paul Collins, Curator of the Ancient Near East Collections at the Ashmolean Museum, as well as Dr Robert Bewley and Dr Emma Cunliffe from the University of Oxford School of Archaeology

Saturday 25 July, 10.30am‒12pm
Ashmolean Museum Lecture Theatre

FREE entry. No booking required.

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Middle Eastern cultural heritage is under threat as never before. These talks highlight what the world is losing in Iraq and Syria, as well as talking about Oxford University’s ‘Endangered Archaeology of the Middle East and North Africa’ project.

Dr Paul Collins spoke in April this year about the recent destruction of museums, libraries, archaeological sites, mosques, churches and shrines across northern Iraq to highlight the unique heritage that is being lost.

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This is a free Festival of Archaeology Talk. See the full programme of events at: http://www.ashmolean.org/events/Festival/

Join Curator Katie Hill for an exhibition tour of WASTELANDS, a group show of contemporary Chinese art at OVADA this summer. Katie will provide background to the project and will introduce work by each of the eight exhibitors, which includes renowned artist, Ai Weiwei. Katie Hill is Director of the Office of Contemporary Chinese Art (OCCA) and course leader of Asian Art and its Markets at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

This is a FREE event – just turn up!

Venue: OVADA warehouse – 14A Osney Lane – Oxford – OX1 1NJ

For further information visit: www.ovada.org.uk/wastelands-tour

Are there gender differences in attraction? What are we looking for in a potential mate? Can you find someone attractive online? What other features make us more or less attractive? Join us to hear Dr Martin Graff (Reader and Head of Research
in Psychology, University of South Wales) examine some of the research on romantic attraction and why attraction is important to us.

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Actress, performer and researcher, Dr Naomi Paxton explores the importance of theatre, performance and propaganda in the campaign for Votes for Women.

In 1908, the Actresses’ Franchise League was founded to support the suffrage movement. It staged suffrage events and readings, and its members wrote and produced plays in support of the cause. Eminent members included Cicely Hamilton, Ellen Terry, Elizabeth Robins, Edith Craig and Sybil Thorndike. By 1914 membership numbered over a thousand and the League was working nationally and internationally in support of the suffrage cause.

Dr Naomi Paxton has shared her passion for the work of the Actresses’ Franchise League at many events, including the National Theatre, Hay Festival and Latitude Festival and was one of the AHRC/BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinkers for 2014-15. She is the editor of The Methuen Drama Book of Suffrage Plays (2013).

This conference will consider the various ways in which libraries have served as generators of professional knowledge, and examine how they succeeded in doing so.

Keynote Address by Anthony Watkinson, Honorary Lecturer (UCL) and Principal Consultant (CIBER Research)
The growth in numbers, cost and importance of journals in the later twentieth century and how this has impacted on the role of academic libraries

Other addresses:

Folios, hedgehogs, sketches and pickles: the traffic of books, specimens and drawings between physicians in Restoration England, Lucy Gwynn
The role of manuscripts in the acquisition of professional knowledge for the seventeenth century clergy, Helen Kemp
The Library of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, Jennifer Hillyard
A Pioneer Regional Professional Association for Librarians in the UK, John Tiernan
‘For the last many years in England everybody has been educating the people, but they have forgotten to find them any books’. The Mechanics’ Institute in Britain, Martyn Walker
Building a natural history library: the collection of Willoughby Gardner, Kristine Chapman
Mind, Body, and Spiritualism: a case study of the personal collections of Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome and Harry Houdini, Daniel Gooding
The National Library of Wales’s Duplicates Section, Julie Mathias

Leo Cadogan (http://www.leocadogan.com/) will be displaying a selection of antiquarian books from his collection along with an illustrated hand-out for participants.

The Oxford Architecture Society lecture series

Lisa Finlay is coming to speak to us from Heatherwick Studio.
Established by Thomas Heatherwick in 1994, Heatherwick Studio is recognised for its work in architecture, urban infrastructure, sculpture, design and strategic thinking. At the heart of the studio’s work is a profound commitment to finding innovative design solutions, with a dedication to artistic thinking and the latent potential of materials and craftsmanship. In the twenty years of its existence, Heatherwick Studio has worked in many countries, with a wide range of commissioners and in a variety of regulatory environments.

In parodying the paranormal chartered psychologist and performer Rob Bailey discovered he was replacing audiences’ beliefs in psychic powers with unwarranted beliefs in psychological ones. So his new show sees Rob perform mindreading and psychological manipulation as well as revealing the techniques and principles behind them. Now, look in to my eyes…

This show also features magician Matt Pritchard. Matt is an award-winning magician, comedian and science and maths presenter. He performs to a range of audiences on a regular basis.

Cash bar available.

This event is a partnership between Oxford SciBar and Science Oxford.