With a history that stretches back 4.6 billion years, telling the story of our planet is no easy feat. In her latest book, The Earth: A Biography of Life, Dr Elsa Panciroli discusses some of the most fascinating organisms that have shaped our world. From ancient fungi as tall as houses to space-faring flies, her upcoming […]
World experts come together with a hybrid audience to ask: what was the artistic relationship between ancient India, Greece and Rome? Generously supported by the Bagri Foundation, and building on the success of our Gandhara Connections project, this workshop launches CARC's new #AncientArtConnections initiative, looking at relationships between Graeco-Roman art and the wider ancient world. […]
This one-week residential workshop, presented in collaboration with Fordham University, will bring together participants from around the world, learning how to configure and deploy a model-driven health records system. We will use the open source cityEHR system, with an example ontology model for Fracture Liaison Services, which has been created by students at the University […]
Important note: this hackathon is not an introductory course on how to use PyBaMM. Experience with Python and PyBaMM is required, and basic experience with git is strongly recommended. PyBaMM (Python Battery Mathematical Modelling) is an open-source battery simulation package written in Python. Our mission is to accelerate battery modelling research by providing open-source tools for multi-institutional, […]
In 2019, scientists at the University of Surrey studied the "restorative benefits of birdsong"; testing if it really does improve our mood. They discovered that, of all the natural sounds that were investigated, birdsong and bird calls were the most often cited in helping people recover from stress, allowing them to restore a sense of […]
With expert speakers and interactive Q&A sessions, we debate the imminent demand for PGMs driven by the hydrogen economy's growing momentum. Held at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the Oxford Platinum Lectures is a staple of the London Platinum Week calendar, and 2023 will be no exception. With speakers from across the PGM […]
Join us for this inspiring two-day conference, taking a holistic look at floodplain meadow restoration with plenty of opportunities for networking and sharing best practice. In the historic setting of the Oxford Natural History Museum, we’ll hear practical talks about restoring meadow soils and plants, take a look at measuring success, and identify mechanisms for […]
Join us for the first UK screening of this remarkable documentary about the Dutch scientists who managed to resurrect the extinct aurochs. The aurochs, Europe's native wild cattle, went extinct in 1627, but some of its DNA lived on in domestic ancestors. This allowed Dutch conservationists and scientists to use back-breeding techniques to creature the […]
Get inspired, network and connect with local businesses at the Oxford Business Expo Join hundreds of local businesses at Oxford's largest business show which is taking place on 15th June 2023 at the Kassam Stadium. Enjoy the opportunity to openly network with attendees, whilst exploring the exhibition packed with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing […]
Oxford Blockchain Conference is the premier blockchain event in collaboration with Oxford University, where founders, researchers and executives of leading blockchain companies and institutions share their view on the industry. Sponsored by leading firms in the industry like Coinbase, Cardano, Solana and AAVE, the conference is the flagship event of Oxford Blockchain Society, the world’s […]
A one-day conference to explore the life, work, collaborations and connections of the Victorian architect and designer, William Burges. You are most welcome to attend both the keynote lecture (Monday 19th) and conference (Tuesday 20th) but please note that you will need to book separate tickets. Please also note that due to catering restrictions, there are fewer […]
In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, introducing the world to the Theory of Evolution. A few months later, a contentious public debate was hosted at Oxford University Museum of Natural History to discuss Darwin's revolutionary ideas. Join historian Diana Preston as she whisks us back to June 1860 to reflect on the notorious […]
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