Some face-to-face events are returning. Check carefully for any requirements.
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[...]
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[...]
A public meeting with a short introductory talk followed by questions and discussion. Animal rights: a human perspective Thursday 20 November, 7:30pm to 9:00pm The Mitre, corner of High St and Turl St (upstairs function[...]
We are delighted to welcome Torsten Reil (CEO and founder – NaturalMotion) to Saïd Business School on Friday 21st November. Torsten founded NaturalMotion, a leading games and technology company based in Oxford, London and San[...]
Join us for a critical review of the extent to which businesses promote HR in practice. Talk of corporate responsibility, pro-bono schemes and language of sustainability and accountability continues to increase but in reality are[...]
We are delighted to welcome Michael S. Malone to Saïd Business School on Monday 24th November. Mike has covered Silicon Valley and high-tech for more than thirty years, and was twice nominated by the San[...]
Why Poetry Matters Part of the Why Philosophy Matters Series With Professor Max de Gaynesford, University of Reading Wednesday 3 December, 6‒7.30pm, Education Centre Join esteemed scholars to talk about the hot topics in contemporary[...]
Oxford C.C.S. talk and discussion All welcome. For more information about the C.C.S. you can visit our website,www.communistcorrespondingsociety.org or follow us on Twitter, http://twitter.com/CCSoc.
Humanity is at the beginning of a revolution that will change the way you think about your family, you work and yourself and bring radical change for every institution and every nation, as well as[...]
What to do when you graduate? No idea? Sylvia is here to help.. Sylvia M’Bemba, a veteran of the recruitment world, is developing an e-learning platform to help students become more aware of their strengths[...]
Public meeting. Twenty minute talk, one hour discussion. You’re welcome to come along just to listen, or participate actively in the discussion. Free entry, no need to book.
Brought to you by Blackwell’s Bookshop and the Ashmolean Museum, ‘Inspired by Blake’ is a two-week William Blake Festival celebrating the magnificent and visionary painter, poet, thinker and icon. Blake’s visions have long been a[...]
Workshop for Laurence Cruse whom you may have seen hanging out at the Launchpad! He’s creating an awesome social enterprise helping soon-to-be graduates search for jobs to make them happy. We’ll be brainstorming how to[...]
Ever more people are interested in the social impact that organisations are creating beyond their contributions to the economy (gross value added, employment, etc.). Despite an existent tradition of cost-benefit analyses and other types of[...]
Public health is a shared challenge. There is an important role for business, working in partnership with government and consumers, to ensure that our children enjoy a healthier environment than we have had. The business[...]
Science Oxford and the Manchester Science Festival team would like you to join us in unlocking the secret science of songs, an evening of science and music featuring a discussion with the experts on why[...]
What does a skilled society want from higher education in the 21st century and how does that get delivered? John will be amongst an expert panel reflecting on this issue in the light of the[...]
Twenty minute introductory talk, one hour discussion. All welcome.
Prof Wielenberg will make the case for a character trait that (i) is a virtue and (ii) is appropriately characterized as a secular version of humility. The connection with Lewis would be that the account[...]
Professor Traute Meyer, Southampton
Twenty minute talk, one hour discussion. Free entry, no need to book, all welcome.
In this lecture I argue that self-control problems typical arise from conflicts between smaller sooner and larger later rewards. I suggest that we often fail successfully to navigate these problems because of our commitment to[...]
Global Politics, Economy and Society Seminar with Dr Seán Molloy (University of Kent) on “Kant and the Political Theology of Perpetual Peace” Venue: John Henry Brookes Building, room JHB206 Date: Monday 2 March 2015 Time:[...]
‘The World(s) According to Quantum Mechanics by Professor David Wallace, Professor of Philosophy of Physics, University of Oxford
In this lecture I outline some of the main perspectives on self-control and its loss stemming from recent work in psychology. I focus in particular on the puzzle arising from the role of glucose in[...]
In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo murders and the ensuing debate on freedom of religion vs freedom of expression, Honorary Fellow of Wolfson College Professor Sir Richard Sorabji CBE will deliver this timely lecture[...]
In 2012 the nation stood tall as it hosted arguably the most memorable Games in living history. Credited with leading London’s successful bid to host the Olympics, Dame Tessa will outline how the country won[...]
Twenty minute introductory talk, one hour discussion. Free entry, no need to book, all welcome.
There is evidence that self-control is a character trait. This evidence seems inconsistent with the management approach I advocate, since that approach urges that we look to external props for self-control, not to states of[...]
https://www.facebook.com/events/790374454372168 Ever wondered how to lead your own social enterprise, business, or non-profit that really makes a difference? Find the answers from guest speaker Sharon Jackson, founder and CEO of the European Sustainability Academy and[...]
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