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There seems to be a growing consensus that previous assumptions about the long term consequences of China’s rise have turned out to be misplaced. Rather than China becoming ‘socialised’ into the liberal global order (and[...]
Newspapers often feature studies that sound too good to be true and often they aren’t – they are myths. Some myths may be harmless but the phenomenon affects most kinds of research within evidence-based science.[...]
– GPES Seminar Series – Oxford Brookes
Maddie Breeze is a sociologist and Chancellor’s Fellow in the School of Education, University of Strathclyde. Her book Seriousness in Women’s Roller Derby was awarded the 2016 Philip Abram’s Memorial Prize by the British Sociological[...]
Abstract: Current commentary in legal and political philosophy conceptualises political parties either as private organisations, immune from legal regulation in their internal affairs, or as quasi-public institutions, where the state may justifiably mandate certain internal[...]
Two-thousand and nineteen marks the centenary of the Addison Act, the housing legislation which realised Lloyd-George’s ‘Homes fit for Heroes’ and the start of a nationwide system of state-owned housing that has lasted most of[...]
Talk followed by questions and discussion All welcome This is the latest in a series of eight weekly talks. The full list is: Brexit: archaic techniques of ecstasy Thursday 17 January: 7:30pm–9:00pm Wesley Memorial Church[...]
The day will consist of a range of events, hosted by speakers from different areas of STEM and industry. Expect to hear from keynote speakers, engage with panel discussions, and get hands on experience in[...]
An afternoon of celebration and debate marking the legacy of former Cabinet Secretary Jeremy Heywood.
– GPES Seminar Series, Oxford Brookes University
Talk followed by questions and discussion
We need to talk about Brexit. This crisis which affects all our lives is now evolving day by day, in the balance between danger and hope. Our actions can still affect the outcome. Join us[...]
This is a joint lecture with The Rockefeller Foundation Economic Council on Planetary Health at the Oxford Martin School Cooling is critical for many of the sustainable development goals, including those relating to health, shelter,[...]
This talk has been cancelled. Sorry. Talk followed by questions and discussion
Duncan Dollimore, Head of Campaigns, Cycling UK wants to hear our views on local cycle campaigning Cycling UK has spent the last few months considering how to work with local campaign groups. Duncan is coming[...]
Dung beetles in the British Isles are a vital part of their associated ecosystems but have been historically rather overlooked probably due to their chosen habitat. Now our native dung beetles are finally beginning to[...]
The Global Politics, Economy and Society (GPES) Research Centre at Oxford Brookes will be hosting its first annual lecture, given by the writer and activist George Monbiot. All welcome, but please book via the registration[...]
Organised by Oxford Civic Society @oxcivicsoc. Should we prioritise the Green Belt or new homes for Oxford? In this, the first of a series of public debates to mark the 50th anniversary of Oxford Civic[...]
Jennifer Eberhardt, associate professor at Stanford University, joins us for the next in our Let’s Discuss series. She will be discussing unconscious racial bias in the context of her new book Biased. The talk will[...]
The Lecture will analyse the phenomenon of Donald Trump’s presidency against the backdrop and contrast of the European Enlightenment’s influence on the Founders of the United States. It will also explain why his stark antithesis[...]
We are delighted to invite to a documentary film-screening of the film Dreamland, followed by a Skype Q&A with one of the film-makers, Professor Britt Kramvig. The film: Viewed through the camera lens of a[...]
The ecology and history of one of the largest atolls in the world. Aldabra, situated in the South West Indian Ocean, supports the largest population of giant tortoises worldwide. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it[...]
Talk followed by questions and discussion. All welcome
In our first of two seminars on the future of work after automation Dr Brendan Burchell will investigate the potential for a five-day weekend society. Machine-learning and robotics technologies promise to be able to replace[...]
H.E John Mahama, former President of Ghana will give his insightful lecture at Saïd Business School in collaboration with the African Studies Centre and the Oxford Africa Business Alliance. H.E. John Mahama was the President[...]
The conflictual politics of Brexit – characterized by entrenched divisions between Leavers and Remainers – can be traced back to long-standing and more recent features of the British constitution that encourage discord over dialogue; tribal[...]
Professor Eudine Barriteau will give a talk on: ‘Coming into our own? Women and Power in the Caribbean’. Professor Eudine Barriteau is a Grenadian born Caribbean feminist, scholar and activist with considerable experience in research,[...]
This lecture is being given by social responsibility expert, Professor Andy Westwood – the former President of the OECD’s Forum for Social Innovation and an adviser at the IMF. Andy is Professor of Government Practice[...]
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:[...]
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