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This one-day workshop with St Cross College Professional in Residence David Scrymgeour covers the steps towards building a successful organisation, from designing, starting, and growing, to managing, changing, fixing, and evolving. The workshop will be[...]
In this lecture, entrepreneur David Scrymgeour will talk about developing an entrepreneurial mindset, sharing best practice and words of wisdom gleaned from a career in business. About David Scrymgeour: David Scrymgeour has worked as an[...]
Quickly approaching 50, Daphna Baram believes she is having a midlife crisis, though her GP thinks that’s highly optimistic. She looks back with no regrets but some remorse, and cracks up some insightful ideas about[...]
Travis Jay presents his brand new, emotional roller-coaster of a show. It recounts Travis’s hilarious journey from childhood to fatherhood, and the many hiccups in-between. Nominated for The Leicester Mercury Comedian of the year in[...]
The art market is one of the most visible, yet least understood industries in the world. And it is in the midst of a digital transformation that is redefining what and how art is transacts[...]
We are delighted to be joined by writer and musician, Catrina Davies, who will be in conversation with George Monbiot on her new book, Homesick and the current housing crisis. Aged thirty-one, Catrina Davies was[...]
Talk followed by questions and discussion. This is the second in a three-part series of separate talks on democracy
Kajal Odedra has always been passionate about helping other people affect change. She is Executive Director of Change.Org and author of ‘Do Something: Activism for Everyone’. Change.org is the world’s largest petition platform with 15[...]
In this book talk the Author, Carl Benedikt Frey, will discuss how the Industrial Revolution was a defining moment in history, but how few grasped its enormous consequences at the time. Now that we are[...]
Data-driven micro-targeted campaigns have become a main stable of political strategy. As personal and societal data becomes more accessible, we need to understand how it can be used and mis-used in political campaigns and whether[...]
We are honoured to announce that Elif Shafak will give this year’s Annual Blackwell’s Lecture on Thursday 24th October 2019 at 7.30pm in the Sheldonian Theatre. Elif Shafak will deliver this year’s Annual Blackwell’s Lecture[...]
Is a parliamentary route to socialism viable? If so why hasn’t it happened already? Join us for a conversation with Leo Panitch (Professor of Political Science, York University) and Stephen Marks (Policy Officer, Oxford &[...]
Migration is present at the dawn of human history – the phenomena of hunting and gathering, seeking seasonal pasture and nomadism being as old as human social organisation itself. The flight from natural disasters, adverse[...]
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[...]
Ask the candidates where they stand on issues related to war and peace, terrorism, defence policy, Trident, etc.
Inaugural event in our new events series focusing on responsible leadership: Driving Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series. Progress on diversity in the UK civil service and why it matters. How the dial only really shifted[...]
When the UK joined the EU in 1973 all previous trade barriers with the EU were abolished, which led to a strong intensification of trade with the European continent. This situation will soon be a[...]
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[...]
Dr Jim Harris, Engaging with the Humanities at Oxford Saïd A Good Mix: Krasis and the Ashmolean as an Interdisciplinary Forum. What even is interdisciplinary work? In this talk, art historian, broadcaster and Teaching Curator[...]
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,[...]
Alice Kettle will discuss her works at the opening night of her exhibition at the Business School with Brandon Taylor, after which there will be a tour. Our new exhibition showcases Alice Kettle’s unique practice;[...]
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’
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[...]
Sir Martin will review the theory and practice of genuine gender equality in the workforce, including personal experience of leadership challenges in implementing gender balance leadership. Martin was appointed President of Boeing Europe and Managing[...]
‘Job insecurity at the end of the 20th century has given way to income insecurity at the start of the 21st.’ – Andy Haldane, July 2019 Join us for a stimulating morning of talks exploring[...]
This talk will focus on the disruptive ingredients and recipes at the heart of Ocado’s ongoing journey of self-disruption and reinvention. One of these recipes relates to growing, manufacturing and delivering our food in much[...]
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[...]
The world faces many challenges, climate change, systemic racism, a crisis of leadership and the pandemic. As governments, business and organisations pivot to survive can the social impact sector do the same? What’s changed and[...]
Leadership in Extraordinary Times: SmartSpace: the new frontier How will the commercialisation of space impact our everyday lives? The world faces many challenges, climate change, racism and the pandemic. There are also many great opportunities[...]
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