Some face-to-face events are returning. Check carefully for any requirements.

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Divided Brain and Spiritual Sense of Scripture 7:15 pm
Divided Brain and Spiritual Sense of Scripture @ The Sutro Room, Trinity College
May 8 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Divided Brain and Spiritual Sense of Scripture @ The Sutro Room, Trinity College | Oxford | United Kingdom
The spiritual and second-order sense of scripture, according to which, for example, the crossing of the Red Sea denotes Baptism, and Jacob’s ladder denotes the cross, presents at least two epistemological challenges. First, the history[...]
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Places of Religion in Contemporary Society 5:00 pm
Places of Religion in Contemporary Society @ Roy Griffiths Room, ARCO Building
May 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Places of Religion in Contemporary Society @ Roy Griffiths Room, ARCO Building | Oxford | United Kingdom
In this lecture series, Naomi Richman explores the evolution of the ideas central to major global belief-systems such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Marxism, and their status in the modern world from a social-scientific[...]
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An Evening of Astronomy with Jacqueline & Simon Mitton 6:00 pm
An Evening of Astronomy with Jacqueline & Simon Mitton @ Blackwell's Bookshop
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
An Evening of Astronomy with Jacqueline & Simon Mitton @ Blackwell's Bookshop | Oxford | United Kingdom
Join Jaqueline and Simon Mitton for an evening of discussion about astronomy and the solar system. Both authors are prolific writers in the field and will be here to not only give a talk but[...]
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Oxford Scibar: The neuroscience of laughter 5:30 pm
Oxford Scibar: The neuroscience of laughter @ The Port Mahon
May 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Oxford Scibar: The neuroscience of laughter @ The Port Mahon | Oxford | United Kingdom
Why is laughter such an important human social tool? Neuroscientist and stand-up comedian Prof Sophie Scott will discuss her research on laughter (and apparently rats laugh too!).
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Magic Museums At Night 6:00 pm
Magic Museums At Night @ Ashmolean Museum
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Magic Museums At Night @ Ashmolean Museum | Oxford | United Kingdom
Magic Museums at Night Special Ashmolean Late Night Opening Friday 16 May 7–10pm FREE ENTRY For 2014’s Museums At Night event, the Ashmolean is putting on an evening of magic. Curators will be presenting the[...]
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How does the brain work? 6:00 pm
How does the brain work? @ Oxford Retreat
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
How does the brain work? @ Oxford Retreat  | Oxford | United Kingdom
How does the brain work? And how can we switch on and off specific neurons? Join us for a Pint of Science with top academics from Oxford University.
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Barbara Taylor In Conversation 12:00 pm
Barbara Taylor In Conversation @ Radcliffe Humanities
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Barbara Taylor In Conversation @ Radcliffe Humanities | United Kingdom
Internationally renowned historian Barbara Taylor will speak about her new book “The Last Asylum” with Ruth Harris (New College, Oxford) and Daniel Pick (Birkbeck College). The book charts her years of psychoanalysis and her experiences[...]
Climate Change – Is it real? What are the consequences? 6:00 pm
Climate Change – Is it real? What are the consequences? @ Wig and Pen
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Climate Change - Is it real? What are the consequences? @ Wig and Pen | Oxford | United Kingdom
You ever wanted to understand more about climate change? Is it real? what are the consequences? Come join us for an expert panel from Oxford University who will shed some light on this highly debated[...]
Unlocking Volcanic Eruptions 6:00 pm
Unlocking Volcanic Eruptions @ Wig and Pen
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
When is a volcano going to erupt and how do you measure that? What is Magma and how can we start studying it? These questions and more will be explained by top academics from Oxford[...]
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Challenged by Writing: Stumbling over words 5:00 pm
Challenged by Writing: Stumbling over words @ Headington Campus, Oxford Brookes University
May 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Challenged by Writing: Stumbling over words @ Headington Campus, Oxford Brookes University | Oxford | United Kingdom
Efficiently composing a piece of writing is an important marker of success in our education system. However, many individuals struggle to write well, particularly if they have any specific learning difficulties. In this lecture Professor[...]
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Blue Stockings – Women’s Education 5:00 pm
Blue Stockings – Women’s Education @ Simpkins Lee Theatre, Lady Margaret Hall
May 22 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Blue Stockings - Women's Education @ Simpkins Lee Theatre, Lady Margaret Hall | Oxford | England | United Kingdom
On Thursday 22nd at 6pm the Simpkins Lee will host a panel discussion exploring the battle for women’s education. Featuring a heavyweight line-up of Jane Robinson (author of the bestselling ‘Bluestockings’), Sarah Pine (OUSU VP[...]
‘A Waste of Time: Against Productivity’ 6:30 pm
‘A Waste of Time: Against Productivity’ @ The Old Library, University Church (entry via Radcliffe Square)
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Steven Poole, author, journalist, cultural critic and broadcaster, explains why the cult of “productivity” is not just inhumane but self-defeating. Followed by Q&A and discussion. 7:30-9pm in the Old Library (the oldest purpose-built university library[...]
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A Serious Job for Women? with Dame Walter 7:00 pm
A Serious Job for Women? with Dame Walter @ Blue Boar Lecture Theatre, Christ Church College
May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A Serious Job for Women? with Dame Walter @ Blue Boar Lecture Theatre, Christ Church College | Oxford | United Kingdom
We are hugely privileged to host Olivier award-winning actress, Dame Harriet Walter in Oxford on Tuesday 27th May. Best known for her portrayal of all the greatest Shakepearean female roles from Viola to Cleopatra and[...]
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Stephen Brimson Lewis on Stage Design 1:00 pm
Stephen Brimson Lewis on Stage Design @ T. S. Eliot Theatre, Merton College
May 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Stephen Brimson Lewis on Stage Design @ T. S. Eliot Theatre, Merton College | Oxford | United Kingdom
Olivier-award winning RSC designer, Stephen Brimson Lewis will be coming to Oxford on Wednesday 28th May. Known especially for his work with RSC artistic director, Gregory Doran, Stephen will be ready to answer your questions,[...]
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Workshop: As You Like It / Othello 12:45 pm
Workshop: As You Like It / Othello @ T. S. Eliot Theatre, Merton College
May 30 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Workshop: As You Like It / Othello @ T. S. Eliot Theatre, Merton College | Oxford | United Kingdom
It is an honour for us to welcome the man who must surely have the most extensive knowledge of modern British theatre: Michael Billington, The Guardian’s lead theatre critic, will be attending the Oxford University[...]
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