Some face-to-face events are returning. Check carefully for any requirements.
Egyptomania: The Allure of Ancient Egypt With Henrietta McCall, Department of the Middle East, British Museum 2pm Saturday, 11 October 2014 at Ashmolean Museum | Venue Information Henrietta McCall talks about the enduring appeal of[...]
‘Tutankhamun and Co. Ltd’: Arthur Weigall and the Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb With Julie Hankey, author of ‘A Passion for Egypt: Arthur Weigall, Tutankhamun and the Curse of the Pharaohs’ Ashmolean Lecture Theatre Tue 14[...]
Dr Abril Saldaña Tejeda, University of Guanajuato(Mexico) & Collen Visiting Fellow at OIPA This presentation looks into the lived experiences of young mothers in higher education in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It draws on[...]
“Everywhere the Glint of Gold”: Colourising Tutankhamun’s Tomb With Liam McNamara, Ashmolean Keeper for Ancient Egypt and Sudan and co-curator of ‘Discovering Tutankhamun’ exhibition Ashmolean Lecture Theatre Sat 18 Oct, 2‒3pm Howard Carter’s evocative description[...]
Tutankhaten ‒ Prince and King With Dr Marianne Eaton-Krauss, independent scholar Ashmolean Lecture Theatre Tue 21 Oct, 2.30‒ 3.30pm The name of Tutankhamun is familiar throughout the world, yet academics continue to dispute not only[...]
Despite our extensive knowledge of the major challenges the world faces during coming decades, impasse exists in global attempts to address economic, climate, trade, security, and other key issues. The Chancellor will examine the implications[...]
The Time of the Gods: Myths from Ancient Egypt (STUDY DAY) With Dr Garry Shaw, Egyptologist and author Tue 28 Oct, 10.30am‒4pm An introduction to Egypt’s creation myths and a history of the reigns of[...]
Japonism and the Impressionists With Julian Heslewood, art historian Ashmolean Lecture Theatre Thurs 30 Oct, 2–3pm During the Renaissance, the new science of perspective allowed western artists to create art that depicted the world in[...]
A public meeting with a short introductory talk followed by questions and discussion. Understanding other people: a science of belief systems Speaker: Dr Edmund Griffiths, author of “Towards a Science of Belief Systems” (Palgrave Macmillan[...]
Yama to Oni: Ghosts and Demons in Asian Art With Jasleen Khandari, art historian Ashmolean Lecture Theatre Fri 31 Oct, 2–3pm
Ghosts, demons and the afterlife have an important place in Asian culture. In this[...]
Dress up to party like it’s 1922 and discover the decade’s fascination with Ancient Egypt at an evening of Jazz Age performances, workshops and talks. – – – – – – – – – –[...]
Craig Clunas, Professor of History of Art at the University of Oxford and co-curator of the British Museum’s blockbuster exhibition ‘Ming: 50 years that changed China’, will discuss the exhibition with an interdisciplinary panel of[...]
Professor Sarah Whatmore, head of School of Geography and the Environment, will speak about ‘Living with flooding: the science and politics of flood risk management’. Sarah Whatmore is Professor of Environment and Public Policy at[...]
Childhood in a New Age: Adults Look at Children, Children Look at Themselves in Russia, 1890‒1920 With Professor Catriona Kelly, University of Oxford Saturday 8 November, 11am–12pm At the Ashmolean Museum – Lecture Theatre During[...]
In May 1914 Polish anthropologist Marie Antoinette Czaplicka set off for Siberia in charge of an expedition to study the reindeer-herding Evenki people. She was twenty-nine years old, had recently completed a diploma in anthropology[...]
Globalisation has brought us vast benefits including growth in incomes, education, innovation and connectivity. Professor Ian Goldin, Director of the Oxford Martin School, argues that it also has the potential to destabilise our societies. In[...]
Oxford University Archaeological Society invites you to our annual undergraduate conference, the theme of which is: CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF ARCHAEOLOGY Papers will be presented by undergraduate students from across the country on the following[...]
Panel: Professor Charles Godfray, Director, Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food and author of the chapter How can 9-10 Billion People be Fed Sustainably and Equitably by 2050? Professor Ian Goldin, Director, Oxford[...]
The Colloquium is a seminar series at Kellogg College, Oxford. Poppy is a 2nd year DPhil student at the department of Oncology. She completed her BSc Biochemistry at the University of Southampton and did a[...]
Public Seminar: Thinking About the Brain With speakers: Professor Chris Kennard; Professor Glyn Humphreys; Professor David Lomas; Dr Joshua Hordern; Dr Ayoush Lazikani; Dr Matthew Broome; Dr Chrystalina Antoniades Thursday 20 November, 5.30-8.30pm Ashmolean Education[...]
Magic Textiles (In association with the Oxford Asian Textiles Group) With Dr Susan Conway, Research Associate, School of Oriental and Asian Studies Wednesday 26 November, 6–8.30pm Ashmolean Museum Education Centre Dr Conway studies the culture,[...]
Introduction to Anthropology. Sunday 30th November. 10 – 5pm The Knowledge Project is exciting and innovative workshops this November. For one day, you will be introduced to a subject by an Oxford postgraduate with bags[...]
The Colloquium is a seminar series at Kellogg College, Oxford. Sophie Haines is a Research Member of Common Room and James Martin Fellow at the Institute for Science, Innovation, and Society (InSIS). Her research interests[...]
Medieval Scottish Gothic: Glory and Excess With Tim Porter, lecturer (ticket includes tea & cake!) Friday 5 December, 2–4pm Ashmolean Museum Lecture Theatre With the 2014 referendum for Scottish independence, the historic relationship between Scotland[...]
Knitter and artist Felicity Ford will discuss her practice and the mediums that inform her work. Her particular ‘obsession’ with combining wool and sounds began, in her own words, ‘in 2007 when I knitted a[...]
Defensive weaponry doesn’t have to be made of metal. Throughout history and in different parts of the world, man has been inspired by protective models found in nature. This illustrated talk by project curator Helen[...]
Would you like to learn more about how beliefs and customs shape your own life and the lives of others? And be made aware of the strangeness of your own culture by delving into the[...]
Zena McGreevy, Senior Assistant Curator, talks about the stages involved in selecting and researching the objects for the Nigerian Mask and Masquerade display. There is never enough room to include everything. What influences the choices[...]
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