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3 pm – Mark Dredge ‘A Brief History of Lager’ Join us as we welcome Mark Dredge who will be exploring the history of Lager, whilst handing out complimentary larger to sample! In this fascinating[...]
4pm – Mo Moulton ‘Mutual Admiration Society: How Dorothy L. Sayers and Her Oxford Circle Remade the World for Women’ In 1912, Dorothy L. Sayers and five friends founded a writing group at Somerville College,[...]
Description ‘Philosophy in the Bookshop’ is our free monthly event that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Public Philosopher, Author and host, Nigel Warburton interviews a different speaker about their chosen topic[...]
Blackwell’s is delighted to be welcoming Alex J. Bellamy to explore his new book ‘World Peace (And How We Can Achieve It) as part of our ‘For Learning, For Life’ series. Synopsis For as long[...]
New technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. In the past, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. Yet in A World Without Work,[...]
Blackwell’s is delighted to be welcoming Kate Murphy for a free lunch time talk to explore her fascinating new book ‘You’re Not Listening’. Synopsis When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone[...]
Blackwell’s is delighted to be joined by Liz Hoare and Toddy Hoare as they explore together finding faith in literature. They will be introducing Liz’s new book ‘Twelve Great Spiritual Writers’ as well as discussing[...]
Make 2020 the year of good well-being and rest, join us for a talk with Claudia Hammond, author of ‘The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age’ as she explores why[...]
Blackwell’s is thrilled to be welcoming Klaus Dodds to the bookshop where he will be exploring ‘Geopolitics: A Very Short Introduction’ as part of our ‘For Learning, For Life’ Series. All ‘For Learning For Life’[...]
Lord Sumption will discuss the impact on our constitution and political system of the referendum of 2016 and its aftermath. Part of the Oxford Martin Lecture Series: ‘Shaping the future’
Blackwell’s is host to Philosophy in the Bookshop, A monthly series of Philosophy talks and discussions hosted by author and public philosopher, Nigel Warburton. This month, we are delighted to be welcoming Andrew Copson, Chief[...]
Hear a whole phD in just three minutes! Can you understand a whole phD in just three minutes? Perhaps you are an Undergraduate or Masters student who is aiming for a future PhD? Join Humanities[...]
In this book colloquium, a panel discussion will assess British judge and historian Lord Sumption’s provocative bestseller Trials of the State: Law and the Decline of Politics, which expands on arguments first laid out in[...]
Blackwell’s are honoured to be joined by author and literary critic Sinclair McKay who will be talking about his new book Dresden: The Fire and the Darkness, which commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the bombing[...]
We are delighted to be joined by best-selling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave to celebrate the launch of her new novel, The Mercies. Kiran will be in conversation with fellow author, Daisy Johnson. Synopsis: On Christmas[...]
In this book talk, Claas will review central findings of his research on the past 80 years of antibiotic use, resistance, and regulation in food production with introduction by Prof Mark Harrison, Director of Wellcome[...]
Blackwell’s are delighted to be joined by Petina Gappah to discuss her latest novel, Out of Darkness, Shining Light. Synopsis Petina Gappah’s epic journey through nineteenth-century Africa – following the funeral caravan who bore Bwana[...]
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:[...]
Blackwell’s are delighted to announce that we will be joined by award-winning science writer and broadcaster, Marcus Chown, who will be talking about his new book, The Magicians:The Visionaries Who Demonstrated the Miraculous Predictive Power[...]
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
Learn about the vast trade network of the Phoenicians, the goods traded and their trading partners, who included the Greeks and Etruscans, as well as people in Sardinia and southern Spain. The Phoenicians Phoenicia Part[...]
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
It is no coincidence that countries with mission-driven governments have fared better in the COVID-19 crisis than those beholden to the cult of efficiency. Join Mariana Mazzucato, UCL professor and author of The Entrepreneurial State[...]
Expert in globalisation and development, Professor Ian Goldin uses state-of-the-art maps to show humanity’s impact on the planet and demonstrate how we can save it and thrive as a species. Professor Ian Goldin, Professor of[...]
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 justified to say that we are living through a new age of globalisation, which Professor Jeff Sachs calls the Digital Age. The hugely disruptive changes were already with us before Covid-19, but now[...]
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[...]
Join Peter Drobac as he interviews Paul Farmer, in an exploration of the lessons we can learn from Paul Farmer’s phenomenal new book, Fevers, feuds and diamonds: Ebola and the ravages of history. We will[...]
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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