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A storytelling lecture about how we cope with climate change from the ‘attractively impish’ (The Guardian) Dr Matt Winning. Presented by Oxford Comedy Festival. As seen as the Environmental Correspondent on ‘Unspun with Matt Forde’[...]
An amusing talk and exploration of AI and the future of technology. Is the future more absurd than comedians can imagine? Will a driver-less BMW still cut you up? What do we do when a[...]
Discoveries at the frontiers of science take us into territory previously only accessed through mystical experiences. This talk is delivered by Neville Hodgkinson. Neville is an author and journalist. He worked for more than 30[...]
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[...]
We are delighted to be hosting a very special event with Randall Munroe at the Sheldonian Theatre on his latest book How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Real World Problems. For any task you might[...]
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[...]
Astrophysics is the science of the stars, and more widely the science of the Universe. During this stellar event, Prof James Binney will present extracts from his Very Short Introduction to Astrophysics (OUP). You will[...]
The world scientific community has spent decades developing and refining magnetic confinement fusion theory and experimental devices for the ultimate goal of safely, effectively, and economically generating power from a nuclear fusion reaction. Magnet systems[...]
How do our minds and bodies alter as we age? Can attitudes change from one generation to the next? How have the built and natural environments around us changed in the last 200 years? What[...]
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[...]
Joris Luyendijk was born in Amsterdam and studied in Kansas, Amsterdam, and Cairo. He is a writer, journalist and anthropologist. He has written about the Middle East, the banking crisis and Brexit.
Grab a pint and join us for a cabaret with a difference as six stellar acts take you out of this world with their entertaining riffs on life at the edge of existence. From outer[...]
In this fascinating and accessible overview, renowned paleontologist Michael J. Benton reveals how our understanding of dinosaurs is being transformed by recent fossil finds and new technology. Secrets locked in prehistoric bones including the colour[...]
Michael Obersteiner will present new insights from co-producing a set of new sustainability scenarios. Major sectoral transitions will be presented to achieve development targets in line with improved ecosystem and human health. He will conclude[...]
Big data and AI are starting to feature in cancer research today, and will will play an even greater role in the future. Join researchers from Cancer Research UK to discover the technologies and methods[...]
Join Oxford University Press for a special science-themed “speed dating” event. Mingle with a range of topics, including reptiles, psychopathy, environmental law, synaesthesia and circadian rhythms with expert authors from the Very Short Introductions series.[...]
Scientists need your help! As we get more information about the Universe, we risk becoming overwhelmed but – as Oxford astronomer Chris Lintott explains in his new book, you can help. Hear from Oxford scientists[...]
This mesmerising and entertaining film reveals the true potential of interdisciplinary collaboration, pushing the boundaries of science storytelling. Nine scientists visit extraordinary places to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. How did[...]
A Taste of Pompeii, with Sally Grainger Evening Talk and Tasting Tue 29 Oct, 6.30–9.30pm Join author of The Classical Cookbook Sally Grainger as she shares her knowledge of classical Roman recipes adapted for the[...]
Dr David Nabarro, former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Food Security and Nutrition, will give a talk on what implications there will be for the planet and us in linking nature, food[...]
Pompeii Rediscovered A talk with Massimo Osanna, Director General, Parco Archeologico di Pompei Mon 11 Nov, 6.30–7.30pm This event will be followed by drinks in the museum and a private view of the Last Supper[...]
A growing middle class in the developing world, as well as increasing concerns about the healthfulness, environmental footprint and inhumaneness of conventional livestock production have given rise to neo-Malthusian concerns about how to address what[...]
Join us to learn about the progress being made in biomaterials, the next generation of innovative solutions that aim to tackle current health challenges, and what it takes to start your own venture. The event[...]
Plants & Food Culture in Roman Britain Wed 20 Nov, 1–2pm Institute of Archaeology, 36 Beaumont Street, Oxford With Alexandra Livarda, ICAC, Tarragona At our Roman Discussion Forum research seminars you can join experts in[...]
This is an exclusive event brought to you by the SIU in partnership with the Oxford Pharmacology Society. The application of big data and genomics in healthcare is vast, with tremendous opportunities to revolutionise current[...]
This talk will describe a class of machine learning methods for reasoning about complex physical systems. The key insight is that many systems can be represented as graphs with nodes connected by edges. I’ll present[...]
Poor diet is the leading risk factor for ill health in the UK, carrying more risk than smoking or hypertension. But in an era where we seem to be constantly bombarded with often conflicting messages[...]
Food Remains from Pompeii: The Difficulties of Reconstructing Diet Wed 27 Nov, 1–2pm With Mark Robinson, University of Oxford At our Roman Discussion Forum research seminars you can join experts in the field of archaeology[...]
We have an exciting event lined up for you on the 27th of November, 17h30 -20h30 in the Main Seminar Room of the New Biochemistry building in the department of Biochemistry. This will be an[...]
Plants and photosynthetic microbes have the extraordinary ability to convert light energy to chemical energy and as a consequence, they are the foundation of virtually all ecosystems and all agricultural systems on the planet. The[...]
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