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Carrie Gracie grew up mostly in North-East Scotland and set up a restaurant before taking a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford. She spent a year teaching in two Chinese universities and then[...]
We are now in the Anthropocene – human activity has become a major influence on the climate and ecosystems of the earth. It has never been more important that the public are aware of the[...]
For many people science in the media is lovely science stories like gravitational waves, the God particle and incredible discoveries about our natural history. But science is also to be found in messy, politicised and[...]
Discover how propaganda images and literature during the First World War marked a change in women and their roles in society.
Our panel of acclaimed writers will explore the power of food literature to enhance our lives. Whether cookery writing that reveals the nature of cultural heritage, works of food history that highlight changing social conditions,[...]
Are we really living in a post-truth world where everyone is addicted to fake news? If so, what are the implications for communicating science and expert knowledge? The Frameworks Institute has harvested the most up-to-date[...]
http://hertfordfestival.strikingly.com/ It is a weekend which has something for everyone: Hertford alumni will give talks on a range of topics including tech and cryptocurrencies, literature, history, current affairs and entrepreneurship, while children can enjoy fun[...]
Alan Rusbridger, former Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, will present the 35th Anniversary of the Reuters Journalist Fellowship Programme keynote lecture: “Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism and Why It Matters Now”.
Caspar Henderson is a writer and journalist. His is the author of‘The Book of Barely Imagined Beings’ and ‘A New Map of Wonders – explorations of science, beauty and wonder in times of rapid change’.
Blackwell’s are delighted to be joined by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown who will be discussing her latest book ‘In Defence of Political Correctness’. Individual rights cannot always take precedence over collective, social responsibility. Without self-moderation, parks, streets,[...]
Shedding light on controversial research and investigating the ferocious gender wars in biology, psychology and anthropology, Angela Saini, to mark Ada Lovelace Day, will talk about how women are being rediscovered. She’ll explore what these[...]
Charlie Luxton is an architectural designer who combines his design work with writing and presenting TV programmes. He is best known for ‘Treehouses’, ‘Our Homes and Property’ and ‘Build a New Life in the Country’.[...]
As part of the Surgical Grand Rounds lecture series hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Professor Giles Toogood (Professor of Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds University) will talk about combining sport and surgery, and[...]
This talk is co-hosted by the Oxford Martin School, University College & Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, and is a continuation of the Trinity Term ‘Series Science and Populism: from evidence to narrative’. Clive Cookson[...]
The 5th Annual Oxford Business and Poverty Conference will feature a diverse range of speakers addressing the Paradoxes of Prosperity. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-oxford-business-poverty-conference-tickets-57733957822 Hosted at the Sheldonian Theatre, the conference will feature keynotes by:[...]
Aleksander Čeferin will discuss rebuilding the reputation of international football and his new four-year term plan for UEFA. Football, the ‘beautiful game’, is the world’s most popular sport, with an estimated 4bn fans worldwide. Yet[...]
St Peter’s College welcomes you to a talk about Lord Nuffield, a leading figure in St Peter’s early history. William Morris, Lord Nuffield, probably did more than any other individual to transform Oxford in the[...]
Joris Luyendijk was born in Amsterdam and studied in Kansas, Amsterdam, and Cairo. He is a writer, journalist and anthropologist. He has written about the Middle East, the banking crisis and Brexit.
Hella Pick is one of the trailblazers for the modern female foreign correspondent. She worked across three continents and covered the death of Yugoslavia’s leader, President Tito. Yugoslavia was always the saving grace of covering[...]
The regulation of posture is relevant in a health and clinical context – including falls prevention, healthy ageing, and obesity. Balance and therefore postural control involves attentional processes and the application of internal or external[...]
Lecture by Jinny Blom who has created over 250 gardens and landscapes, Laurent-Perrier garden which gained a Gold at Chelsea. Artist in Residence for Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, she is author of The Thoughtful Gardener:[...]
Talk, followed by walking tour of the park. Jane Kilsby, local historian shares her recent research into this well-loved 19th century public park. Maximum 20
Lecture by Linda Farrar, a freelance researcher, lecturer and author of Ancient Roman Gardens. The art of gardening has a long history, with gardens being used in most ancient cultures to enhance living areas, and[...]
Tea/coffee, biscuits on arrival in the Committee Room. Introductory talk from Sophie Huxley, Gardener, LMH, followed by tour of the garden. Parking for 5 cars only (priority to Blue Card holders). Maximum 20 persons
Friday 23 October Lecture by Advolly Richmond. Thomas Birch was a trained botanist, and head gardener at Orwell Park, Ipswich, before travelling to the Gold Coast. He became part of the international network of correspondents[...]
We are please to announce this s really important symposium on athlete welfare and the Duty to Care in sport with @oxford_brookes @OBUSportCourses in partnership with @_UKCoaching Speakers to include Tanni) Carys Davina Grey-Thompson, Baroness[...]
The FinCEN Files investigation, coordinated by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, exposed more than $2 trillion in suspicious deals. Criminals, politicians and others sent money through the world’s major banks, which initially ignored red[...]
Lecture by Hanna Zembrzycka-Kisiel, Principal Major Applications Officer at South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Councils. Hanna uses the research insights of her recent MA Thesis to explore the reality of poor urban design[...]
Lecture by Jane Owen, preceded by OGT’s Christmas drinks party. Jane Owen, Founder Member of OGT, avid gardener, garden historian and previously Deputy Editor of the Financial Times, gives us her personal take on garden[...]
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