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Simon Singh has been unearthing scientific and mathematical mysteries for more than 20 years. Here he will introduce his new book, The Simpsons and their Mathematical Secrets, which explores the vast amount of mathematics smuggled[...]
Join Professor Nick Bostrom for a talk on his new book, Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies, and a journey that takes us to the frontiers of thinking about the human condition and the future of intelligent[...]
Imagine that Plato came to life in the twenty-first century and embarked on a multi-city speaking tour. How would he mediate a debate between a Freudian psychoanalyst and a ‘tiger mum’ on how to raise[...]
Professor Peter Piot, Director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Professor of Global Health; and Commissioner on the Oxford Martin Commission for Future Generations, will provide his perspective on the key long-term[...]
We invite you to join us at 3pm each day from Monday 13th October to Friday 17th October when five leading academics will be lighting up Blackwell’s Bookshop and talking about their passion for their[...]
Speaker: Lina Molokotos-Liederman (Uppsala University) The first part of the seminar will look at the Orthodox Christian approach of addressing social issues of poverty, injustice and inequality, and the concept of Orthodox diakonia. The second[...]
As the dust settles after the Scottish referendum and the UK gears up for the next general election, the Oxford Martin School and the Department of Politics and International Relations bring constitutional experts together to[...]
Eating Restoration Glue to Stay Alive: A History of Hermitage With Dr Rosalind P. Blakesley, University of Cambridge Ashmolean Lecture Theatre Wed 22 Oct, 11am–12pm The Hermitage is an institute like no other,
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No other large-scale health intervention can have as big an impact on child mortality as vaccination. Across the world millions of lives have been saved by innoculation, and in the past ten years the annual[...]
Tutankhamun and Revolution With Dr Paul Collins, Jaleh Hearn Curator for Ancient Near East and co-curator of ‘Discovering Tutankhamun’ Ashmolean Lecture Theatre Sat 25 Oct, 2‒3pm This talk considers three historical periods when the image[...]
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[...]
This lecture is a joint event by the Oxford Martin School and The Oxford International Relations Society (IRSoc) Speaker: Kate Allen, Director, Amnesty International UK The lecture is free and open to all and will[...]
Dr David Clifton, Royal Academy of Engineering University Fellow in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, will discuss how healthcare systems world-wide are entering a new, exciting phase: ever-increasing quantities of[...]
Most moral philosophers and psychologists focus on explicit moral beliefs that people give as answers to questions. However, much research in social psychology shows that implicit moral attitudes (unconscious beliefs or associations) also affect our[...]
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. – – – – – – – – – –[...]
This intensive Sunday course is for anyone interested in exploring the question of ‘What should I do?’ Every one of us will have experienced situations in our lives in which the right course of action[...]
Professor Marni Thomas Wood, of Berkley University and the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, in association with DANSOX (Dance Scholarship Oxford) discuss Working with Martha Graham. Free, all welcome, no booking required.
This public lecture is held by the Oxford Martin School in conjunction with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and Wittgenstein Centre Programme: A new view on humans in the 21st century: selected[...]
A discussion with two representatives of an Israeli peace village called Neve Shalom (Hebrew) / Wahat al-Salam (Arabic). In this unique village, Arab and Jewish Israelis have chosen to live together in peace, celebrating both[...]
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[...]
Non-fat, low-fat, saturated fat, trans fats, healthy fats – in an era where we seem to be constantly bombarded with often conflicting messages about our diets, is all this information actually making us any healthier?[...]
A public meeting with a short introductory talk followed by questions and discussion. Theodor Adorno (1903–1969) and ‘pleasure hardening into boredom’ Thursday 6 November, 7:30pm to 9:00pm The Mitre, corner of High St and Turl[...]
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[...]
Why Film Matters Part of the Why Philosophy Matters Series With Professor Stephen Mulhall, New College, Oxford University Wednesday 12 November, 6‒7.30pm, Ashmolean Education Centre Join esteemed scholars to talk about the hot topics in[...]
There remain many unanswered questions in medical research about both the prevention and treatment of disease, but new technologies are opening up new opportunities to provide insights. One approach, in particular, the capacity to assemble[...]
A public meeting with a short introductory talk followed by questions and discussion. The political economy of the Gulf states Thursday 13 November, 7:30pm to 9:00pm The Mitre, corner of High St and Turl St[...]
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 next decade could see significant steps towards eradicating viruses which threaten the lives of millions of people worldwide. Major progress has been made towards a cure for hepatitis C, but at $84,000 for 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[...]
In this lecture, Frank Vibert will argue that, in order to understand the evolving patterns of governance in modern democratic societies, we need to assess these democracies not just in political terms, but in the[...]
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