Events

The Romanes Lecture is the annual public lecture of the University. A most distinguished public figure from the arts, science or literature is invited by special invitation of the Vice-Chancellor. The lecture was created in 1891, following an offer by John Romanes of Christ Church to fund an annual lecture, and the first lecture was given in 1892 by William Gladstone. This lecture was given in November 2011 by Lord Rees, entitled "The Limits of Science".

The Romanes Lecture is the annual public lecture of the University. A most distinguished public figure from the arts, science or literature is invited by special invitation of the Vice-Chancellor. The lecture was created in 1891, following an offer by John Romanes of Christ Church to fund an annual lecture, and the first lecture was given in 1892 by William Gladstone. The 2011 lecture was given by Professor Sir Andrew Motion, entitled "Bonfire of the Humanities".

Murder in the Cloisters is one of a series of Aimhigher Spring and Summer Schools which give students the opportunity to find out what university life is like - both socially and academically. To find out more visit:

The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, delivers the Annual Bynum Tudor Lecture at The University of Oxford.

Our Oxford Alumni Weekends aim to showcase the Collegiate University as a whole, giving prominence to a range of current research and its application to real world situations, as well as recognising the achievements of Oxford men and women. In 2010 our theme was 'Shared Treasures'.

UNIQ is a programme of free residentials in July and August for Year 12 students currently studying at UK state schools. UNIQ students follow a week-long academic course designed and taught by lecturers and tutors at Oxford University, as well as taking part in social activities, networking with alumni of the University, and chatting to current students. Applications for UNIQ 2011 open at 9am on 10th January 2011 and close at 7pm on 24th February 2011

The extraordinary recent advances in human genetics and their potential to improve healthcare, together with the challenges they bring for the individual and society, was the subject of the first ever Oxford London Lecture. This video contains the panel discussion which followed the lecture.

The extraordinary recent advances in human genetics and their potential to improve healthcare, together with the challenges they bring for the individual and society, was the subject of the first ever Oxford London Lecture, given by Professor Peter Donnelly. The new annual lecture, held in association with the Financial Times, aims to connect a wide audience with research emerging from the University, showing how that research is immediately relevant to topics of significant public importance.

Mrs Obama talked to students from the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language College (EGA), a secondary school for girls in North London, in Christ Church. The girls had a day-long university "immersion experience" at Oxford. Wednesday 25 May 2011