Some face-to-face events are returning. Check carefully for any requirements.
Reuters Institute seminars “The business and practice of journalism” The following seminars will be given at 2pm on Wednesdays, normally in the Barclay Room, Green Templeton College. Convenors: James Painter, Richard Sambrook, David Levy Tom[...]
Three high-profile SPC alumni return to their college to discuss the impending EU Referendum in a forum chaired by the Master, Mark Damazer CBE. Join the Editor of the Sunday Times, Martin Ivens (BA Modern[...]
Simon will investigate class and literature ranging across British writers from the early 19th century through to the present day. Across poetry and fiction, Simon will present works – classic and not so well-known –[...]
Meeting on the politics of LGBT liberation with Noel Halifax author of “Out, Proud and Fighting: Gay Liberation and the Struggle for Socialism”.
Is there anything wrong with putting a price on health, education, citizenship, and the environment? Where do markets serve the public good, and where do they not belong? Join us for a lively discussion with[...]
An introductory talk of about twenty minutes, followed by Q&As and an hour or so’s discussion among the audience. You’re welcome to come along just to listen, or to take an active part in the[...]
The political, economic and social landscape is changing and, as in similar circumstances in the past, the Fabian Society is at the cutting edge. As Andrew Harrop, General Secretary of the Fabian Society, recently wrote[...]
Reuters Institute seminars “The business and practice of journalism” The following seminars will be given at 2pm on Wednesdays, normally in the Barclay Room, Green Templeton College. Convenors: James Painter, Richard Sambrook, David Levy Hannah[...]
Drawing primarily on his own research, interviews and observations, David Timberman will address three topics: 1) the May 9 elections and what they reveal about contemporary Philippine politics, 2) the Aquino administration’s accomplishments and likely[...]
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[...]
Join us for our final pre-Referendum meetup – a social event to present our campaigning activities, and to convince your undecided British friends! RSVP here or on our Meet-up page: http://www.meetup.com/New-Europeans-Oxford/events/231400152/
An introductory talk of about twenty minutes, followed by Q&As and an hour or so’s discussion among the audience. You’re welcome to come along just to listen, or to take an active part in the[...]
A one-day conference, with Professor Dame Marina Warner and featuring a rehearsed reading of Roberto Cavosi’s Bellissima Maria (after Phaedra/Hipploytus). Registration is £25, or £20 for students, and includes: lunch, refreshments, a drinks reception and[...]
On June 11th, St Anne’s College will be running Oxford Translation Day, a celebration of literary translation consisting of workshops and talks throughout the day at St Anne’s and around the city, culminating in the[...]
Where poetry meets science creative sparks fly, so come along and hear ideas catch fire at SciPo – a day of talks, panel discussions and readings with the distinguished Welsh poet, Tony Curtis, Director of[...]
Reuters Institute seminars “The business and practice of journalism” The following seminars will be given at 2pm on Wednesdays, normally in the Barclay Room, Green Templeton College. Convenors: James Painter, Richard Sambrook, David Levy Yulia[...]
An introductory talk of about twenty minutes, followed by Q&As and an hour or so’s discussion among the audience. You’re welcome to come along just to listen, or to take an active part in the[...]
Local songwriter and Shelley specialist John Webster’s new DVD ‘Shelley’s Golden Years in Italy’ takes Shelley from the printed page and into the flux of contemporary culture. Teaming up with poet, playwright and Shelley admirer[...]
A collaboration between Japanese artist Isao Miura and poet Chris Beckett, presented to the Glass Tank by the Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre. In spring 1689, Matsuo Bashō sold his house in Edo (now Tokyo) and[...]
A special postcolonial seminar with Professor Brinda Bose and Professor Prasanta Chakravarty (University of Delhi). This event is CHCI funded and supported by TORCH, the English Faculty Postcolonial Seminar, and Rhodes House.
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, 16:30 Venue: Story Museum, Pembroke Street, Oxford Admissions: £5/£4(conc.)/£16(fam.) Suitability: 16+ Book here: http://www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.com/sat-opening-weekend.html Apocalypses and politics go hand in hand as University of Oxford physicist Fran Day takes a break[...]
Date/Time: Saturday 25 June, 17:00 Venue: Oxford Town Hall, Long Room Admissions: £5/£4(conc.)/£16(fam.) Suitability: 14+ Book here: http://www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.com/sat-opening-weekend.html Why do people move? How do you decide between the risk it takes to make the journey,[...]
Date/Time: Sunday 26 June, 14:30 Venue: Story Museum, Pembroke Street, Oxford Admissions: £5/£4(conc.)/£16(fam.) Suitability: 14+ Book here: http://www.oxfordshiresciencefestival.com/sun-opening-weekend.html How to assess potential treatments for a disease such as Ebola, during the largest outbreak in history?[...]
How to stop spending time you don’t have with people you don’t like doing things you don’t want to do. Are you stressed out, overbooked and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else[...]
What can be learned from three sketchbooks, a family commonplace book, a handful of letters, an essay notebook, and a few other “scraps, orts and fragments”? The Hopkins “remains” at Balliol, although comparatively few, have[...]
Art historian, novelist and journalist Iain Pears discusses his latest book ‘Arcadia’ whilst highlighting how technology is changing the way we tell stories today.
Ludo, snakes & ladders and draughts are all popular pastimes, but in the past couple of decades a new generation of board games from designers with backgrounds in maths and science has begun to break[...]
On 23 June, in a historic referendum, the UK voted for Brexit – that is, to leave the European Union. The vote has triggered an extraordinary chain of events, including the resignation of the Prime[...]
Shakespeare lived in one of the most unhealthy times and places in history. Disease was rife and hygiene poor, physicians could only be trained abroad, and there was no such thing as a public medical[...]
Subscribe to filtered calendar