Some face-to-face events are returning. Check carefully for any requirements.
Come listen to a curator with the Smithsonian Institute, Dr. Ellen Feingold, talk about the ongoing fascinating ‘Money in Arica’ project at the British Museum, which aims to piece together African monetary history and its[...]
Adobe specialists Richard Curtis and Niels Stevens are coming to Film Oxford for a special presentation on the new features of Creative Cloud for photographers, designers and film makers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see[...]
The Knowledge Project is an amazing social enterprise that provides fantastic evening courses in central Oxford on a variety of unique subjects, from Understanding China to What the Ancients Did for Us. All of TKP’s[...]
Workshop with writer and performer Ahmed Masoud. It follows his reading and performance of Home/Less.You can book tickets for the performance here. Dabke (Arabic: دبكة) is a modern Levantine Arab folk circle dance of possible[...]
This Workshop will focus on the challenges that life-writers face in constructing narratives about their own or their subject’s emotional lives. It is intended for postgraduate students working in life-writing as well as professional or[...]
This conference is intended to challenge the commonly held view of the prolonged gap in the progress of Western civilisation’s understanding of the natural world between the theories of the Ancient Greeks, led in particular[...]
An introductory talk of about twenty minutes, followed by Q&As, and an hour or so’s discussion. All welcome. No need to book.
If you’re wondering whether the academic path is right for you, but cannot imagine wasting the technical skills you’ve developed in academia, you might want to consider a career in data science, ‘the sexiest job[...]
The Oxford Hub of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers invites you to a new lecture with Saif Kamal (Founder of Toru & Curator of the Dhaka Hub of the Global Shapers). Saif is visiting[...]
IN[SCI]TE is a new interdisciplinary science, technology, and engineering conference, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday of 0th Week Trinity Term 2016. IN[SCI]TE is run by undergrads, and the talks will be both[...]
Prof. Daniel Wakelin and Anna Sander in conversation with Oxford MSt students about creating, using and sharing images of medieval manuscripts, during a lunchtime break in a hands-on MS handling and photography workshop day. What[...]
Learn about new digital tools for humanities research and build your own virtual workspace for viewing books and manuscripts from libraries around the world in this short talk and workshop presented by Bodleian Library Systems[...]
In such a competitive and fast-moving industry, what measures can publishers take to remain fresh and unique? Today, innovation in publishing goes far beyond the e-book. From crowdfunding to creating book apps, to interacting directly[...]
Leopold Eyharts flew on the Atlantis Shuttle to the International Space Station in 2008. Part of his mission included the installation of the Colombus Space Laboratory, the main contribution of Europe to the International Space[...]
Working in wools on a linen ground in the style of the Arts and Crafts designer May Morris, students will stitch a botanical motif suitable for a small cusion cover.
We all know that our satnav systems use GPS and weather forecasting uses meteorological satellites, but do you know that satellites are also used in farming, finance, transport systems, helping with natural disaster management, tracking[...]
Astronomers have discovered that the Universe is full of potential homes for life, with planets around the vast majority of stars, yet the skies remain disappointingly free of swooping starships, visiting aliens or radio signals[...]
Check out http://www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.com/oxford-science-fair.html for a full list of stalls. This is a FREE, drop in event with something for the whole family. Saturday 25 June 12-5pm, Sunday 26 June 1-5pm.
Date/Time: Saturday 25 June, 13:30 Venue: Oxford Town Hall, Assembly Room Admissions: £5/£4(conc.)/£16(fam.) Suitability: 14+ Book here: http://www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.com/sat-opening-weekend.html What’s the closest environment to space on our planet? Antarctica ranks high on the list. Scientists and[...]
How did the Universe begin? We are now on the hunt to find signals from the Big Bang itself, looking for ripples in space-time put in at the beginning of time. Engage in a fascinating[...]
In one hour flat, Jim Baggott tells the story of our universe, from the Big Bang to the emergence of humans as conscious intelligent beings, 13.8 billion years later. Physics, cosmology and biology all combine[...]
Gain insights into the space programme thanks to astronomer Fred Taylor. How can the motivations of researchers and politicians merge to generate the large budgets required? How is the technology planned and developed to make[...]
In August 2011, the NASA spacecraft Juno was launched on a five year trip to Jupiter. Following a planned arrival in July 2016, Juno will spend the next year orbiting the gas giant, getting closer[...]
Journeys in an expanding Universe: Astronomers from around the world are descending on Oxford to plan for the arrival of a new telescope, LSST. This evening will feature members of the collaboration telling their stories[...]
Einstein’s theory of general relativity is possibly the most perfect intellectual achievement of modern physics. For almost a century now, physicists have been delving into Einstein’s theory, seeking an understanding of the history of the[...]
Talk followed by questions and discussion. All welcome.
From rovers on Mars to balloons on Venus and boats on Titan, robotic spacecraft are exploring very distant frontiers indeed. One of the most pressing ethical considerations is how to protect these alien environments, and[...]
This workshop increases understanding of conflict and wrongdoing from a restorative perspective and explores the principles and values underpinning a restorative approach. Designed for professionals in the legal field, case referral managers, supervisors of restorative[...]
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