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International 1 week Summer School 1st -7- September 2025 At Friends Meeting House, Oxford, UK Inspiring Change: Low Carbon Economies, Low Carbon Futures, Low Carbon Careers. Green Visions, Green Economy, Green Research, Green Jobs, Green Careers, Inspiring Change. Introduction to the programme Setting the scene- the world today- inherent contraditions, perverse incentives, investment trails, and investment time lag to the future. Theories of change making. The Golden Age of investment in a cycle. Tracking a pathway to a sustainable future- the just transition, building back better, the race to zero, enhancing climate ambition and many other initiatives and narratives from around the world. 2 Expert speakers Participatory Workshops Health of all living creatures on the planet The human drivers of environmental change: Social constructs and the economy The issues in the pandemic age- human and health of living things under threat. The human and species impacts: Pressures, impacts, species migration The life cycle, youth, middle age, ageing. Social welfare issues in the pandemic age- the changing human demographics. Historicial and future trends -green narratives. Green Economy, Green Finance, Green Trade, Green Budgets, Green Management of Economies, The values, valuation and valuing of green economies, green deals, green investment and finance programmes. Climate finance and biodiversity programmes. 2 Expert Lectures Workshops with worked examples Social support, equality of distribution, wealth concentration avoidance regimes and green ideas, Equity, preventing poverty, green theories for fairness and distribution and meeting basic needs. UBI etc. Contraction and convergence- Introducing the literatures. Taxations. 2 Expert Lectures Workshops with worked examples Green visions for the future; Green Ideas, green theories, green solutions, green regimes. Green Jobs, green careers -building a green world. 2 Expert speakers Workshops with worked examples Graduation Ceremony with inspirational speakers: Student speeches and workshops presenting their learning Certificates for all participants. This summer school is supported by materials from The Green Economics Institute, including its research programme, Green Economics Institute Research Group, its Peer Reviewed Academic Journal -The International Journal of Green Economics- and the Books from The Green Economics Institute Publishing House. www.geibooks.org.uk , our vimeo channel, our websites www.greeneconomicsinstitute.org.uk, our flickr photos, our facebook, instagram, and our twitter accounts. Our diplomatic channels are part of our global network. Our work also feeds into our official United Nations Delegations. Please book early- as the last few were sold out and very popular The summer schools are suitable for CPD Proposed Programme Schedule of Lectures Monday Week 1: Morning: Introductions and welcome Lecture Orientation for Oxford Workshop Lunch Afternoon Tour of Oxford Day 2 Week 1 : Lecture Lunch Lecture Day 3 Week 1 Morning Lecture Lunch Day 4 Week 1 Morning Summary workshop Keynote Lunch Lecture Day 5 Week 1 Morning Summary workshop Keynote Lunch Wine Tasting Weekend Oxford conference- 1-2 days Presentations from students and other participants Keynote ideas and papers from speakers, lecturers etc Key note speeches Certificates Information Source: Green Economics Institute | eventbrite

Green Economics Institute Trusts Summer Schools September 2025,Oxford and Borneo Join us at the Green Economics Institute Summer Schools 2025 for an eco-friendly learning experience! Date and time 10 days in September 2025 Locations Borneo and Malaysia and Oxford, United Kingdom Overview Green Economics Institute Trusts Summer Schools September 2025 Get ready for a summer of learning, networking, and fun at the Green Economics Institute Trusts Summer Schools 2025! Join us for a series of interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions on all things green economics. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something for everyone. Come meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights into the world of sustainable economics. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to creating a greener future! 4 summer schools: A. 5 days in Oxford including lectures, field trips and exciting varied inputs and activities from a programme which has been running for 18 years. 1-5th September 2025, This can be booked with accomodation or without. B. 1 week in Borneo, September 2025 8th- 13th September 2025 all inclusive except flights. C. 2 days in Oxford October 25th and 26th October 2025 in Oxford at our Green Economics Institute Summer School. Can be booked with or without accomodation included. You can book to include acommodation or without and you can book all of them or just one summer school. A and B summer schools in Oxford and Borneo can be booked together to run back to back as one 2 week summer school, with 2 transfer days in the middle. We reserve the right to make alterations to the schedules according to demand and practicalities. We keep our work under constant review to ensure you have the very best experience with us. We appreciate your contacting us with questions early on so we can create your best summer school. All applicants will be interviewed on zoom. Everyone will need to take out health and travel insurance and fill in a health and safety form. We are diverse and inclusive. We wont tolerate any form of discrimination or bullying or harassment either of other participants or our team members or lecturers. We reserve the right to select the best cohort of participants for our courses without giving a reason. But we look for kindness, empathy, sharing, caring and supporting each other in our very vibrant and effective team members and participants. If you need a visa to come to the Uk, please apply in very good time, or contact us early on. We can provide visa support letters to serious applicants. Please contact us to ask for advice. We sometimes make a charge if its alot of work for us. We may take a deposit for this service but it is returnable if the person attends and completes the course satisfactorily. This is protect our courses from misuse in this respect. Bookings open March 2025 info@greeneconomicsinstitute.org.uk and here on eventbrite. Information Source: Green Economics Institute | eventbrite

Recalibrating our relationship with nature. Embracing nature as within us and we are within it. Relaxing together after the immense recent challenges in 2025 and introducing the new world order and new axis around green solutions- the key to peace and human and natures prosperity and survival- how does it work and what does it mean ? Who are we as humans How the pandemic was caused by our devastation of nature and our economic systems Values, valuation and valuing Ecosystems services, nature based solutions Equality inclusion Sessions: Day 1 Introduction to Philosophy and nature Poetry in Nature. Understanding nature in 2025- what is means to us now Stopping the 6 th ever mass extinction of species.How has it happened and what can we do? What does it mean to value nature- values, valuation and valuing nature. Nature, monotisation, commons, ecosystems, use value -and needs of nature and people and other species, the planet and its systems. Day 2 How we rebuild our economy and live within nature? What do we need to do to stop the 6th mass extinction of species. Recalibrating our own relationships with nature- opening ourselves up to nature Our role in protecting the nature we meet- nature as personal interactions Examples and workshops and lectures- going out in nature around the lovely centre Stopping the 6 th ever mass extinction of species. Our new role Working in the real world in 2025 in the context of IPBPES and the COP30 United Nations Conferences Understanding that the role of ecosystem services and nature based solutions and more technological and privatised agriculture are being promoted this year- and how to counter that to ensure that nature can be encouraged to flourish again and to enhance the biodiversity. Natural capital, environmental movements Green Economics - Enclosure - Other sentient beings - Intelligence of Octypus and other creatures. Human nature and our evolution in nature Capital and economics, women, indigenous people, agroeconologist- Agriculture and food- biodiversity United Nations. Economy privatisation and nature and the role of the state as intermediary between us and nature. Literature and philosophy- introduction to the changing philosophy of nature Preparing our input and response to the pandemic -and the role of the United Nations IPBES NB Should the covid situation be too challenging we can run this event on line Information Source: Green Economics Institute | eventbrite

Mindfulness Now is a certified teacher training course which is approved by The British Psychological Society. This 5 day intensive course is run in-person at Oxford University and 3 times during the year; April, August and September The Mindfulness Meditation teacher training course (in a 5 day, Monday to Friday format) is available at a cost of £900, which is inclusive of all training materials, assessment, certification and accreditation as a Mindfulness Now teacher.After completion of the course,(which includes subsequent assignment) successful graduates are offered the opportunity to join the network of Mindfulness Now licensed and accredited teachers. What is Mindfulness Now? The Mindfulness Now programme offers an integrated approach to using mindfulness techniques to help clients deal with serious physical and emotional trauma, as well as building emotional resilience. Mindfulness Now offers a fusion of key elements of mindfulness-based approaches, including the evidence-based Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). The latter, developed by Professor Mark Williams of the University of Oxford and colleagues, offers a breakthrough in the treatment of depression, anxiety and emotional trauma, and is recommended by NICE as a treatment of choice for depression. Course Tutors Aston Colley is a principal teacher at The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation. He is a professional psychotherapist, yoga teacher (BWY) and mindfulness practitioner. Working from his own therapy centre he helps people with kinds of anxiety issues. Runs six weekly Hatha Yoga classes in Worcestershire and monthly Mindfulness/Meditation and Yoga Nidra group sessions. He holds workshops and retreats for groups around the world. Works regularly with companies to help reduce employee stress through the Mindfulness Now Corporate Programme. His vocational qualifications include: Yoga BWY Dip - QCF level 4. Psychotherapy - D. Hyp HPD. Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Nidra Teacher - Satyananda Bihar School of Yoga, India. He is currently studying Progressive Stages of Meditation with Martin Varmaase. Jennie Thornton is a teacher of Drama and English who has worked in educational settings for over 35 years. She is also a Mindfulness teacher and trainer, working for the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, NHS Public Education England, schools, colleges and privately. For a year in 2020, Jennie co-ran mindfulness sessions for the College of Medicine to help alleviate the stress that that period created for medical professionals, therapists and ordinary individuals alike. Jennie teaches all ages, however, she specialises in teaching young people. Irena Sekulska started her career in the corporate world after an MSc in Quantitative finance. In her early 30s, amidst a burnout and severe depression, she discovered mindfulness at the London Buddhist Centre. The practice changed her life profoundly and led her on a spiritual journey that continues to unfold today. She is a certified advanced hypnotherapist, yoga teacher, sound healing practitioner and trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. She finds her inspiration from the non-duality teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, Gangaji and Ganga Mira. The Mindfulness Now teacher training programme is run regularly throughout the year. For more information on The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, visit the Mindfulness Now website Information Source: The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation - A,Colley Licensee | eventbrite

The BSPR’s Sixteenth Conference Creativity and Creation 4th – 6th September, 2025 Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford Keynote Speakers: Clare Carlisle (King's College London) Jessica Frazier (Oxford) Catherine Pickstock (Cambridge) Michael Puett (Harvard) The 2025 conference theme encompasses both human creativity and divine creation, across the full range of religious and philosophical traditions, theistic or otherwise. Presentations may focus on either human creativity or divine creation, or consider the relationship between the two. They may explore the metaphysics, ethics or phenomenology of creative acts (human or divine). We welcome philosophical reflection on the role of the arts in religious life and thought. We also want to consider the creative aspects of philosophical work itself. Conceptual and historical approaches are equally welcome, and attention to both practice and theory is warmly encouraged. Questions addressed by the conference may include, but are not limited to, the following: What is the relationship between human creativity and divine creation? To what extent is philosophical thinking a creative activity? How can we think philosophically about the role of the arts in religious life? What is the connection between creativity and desire / knowledge / freedom / flourishing? What account of agency underpins our conceptions of creation and creativity? How do alternative models of theism (e.g. pantheism, panentheism, polytheism, classical monotheism) conceptualise creation? Information Source: British Society for Philosophy of Religion | eventbrite

The Luke Combs Experience is set to take Oxford by storm at the renowned O2 Academy Oxford on September 5, 2025, at 18:30. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable evening, showcasing the raw talent and captivating performances of Luke Combs, a country music sensation known for his chart-topping hits and compelling stage presence. Fans can expect to be enthralled by his soulful voice and energetic renditions of popular tracks, creating an atmosphere that’s nothing short of electric. With the O2 Academy Oxford providing the perfect backdrop, attendees will be immersed in a musical journey that highlights the essence of country music. The Luke Combs Experience is not just a concert; it's a celebration of artistry and passion, making it a must-attend event for music enthusiasts.

The future of finance is a thrilling and ever-evolving landscape, driven by technological innovations, shifting business models, and rising customer expectations. Finance departments must be agile, resilient, and ready to embrace change to drive value creation and contribute significantly to organisational success. As a finance professional, the impact on your role is profound and transformative. But how can you ensure your skills stay relevant and integral to the business decision-making process? Join us at this conference as we delve into key trends and imperatives that will shape the finance function in the coming years. The day will include sessions on: The Finance Workforce (Panel session) is undergoing significant changes. Technology and AI are transforming the finance industry by improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experiences, and mitigating risks. Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly important, with new standards and regulations being introduced to ensure transparency and accountability. Data-driven decision-making is crucial for effective management. Who should attend? Members and students from all sectors (public, private, charity, finance, practice) will benefit for the content of the conference. Programme of the day The full programme of the day will be available shortly. Information Source: AICPA & CIMA | eventbrite

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services invites you to attend its hybrid 2025 Elder Law Conference on Friday, September 5, 2025. For complete details and to REGISTER ONLINE, visit eventbrite.com. This program is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers for 6 continuing education contact hours. In person or Online Admission is $25 for social workers and AAA staff if seeking CE credit. Please note: Lunch will be on your own for this event. We won’t be providing lunch, but you’ll have plenty of time to grab a bite at one of the many restaurants nearby the Oxford Conference Center. Information Source: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services | eventbrite

Oakstone Trio - Album Launch: Fettle & From w/ support from Tamise Come join us at St Barnabas Church, Oxford to help us launch Oakstone Trio's debut album Fettle & Form ! Join us for an afternoon of both concert and ceilidh; welcoming support from local artists Tamise and calling from Erin Mansfield . www.oakstonetrio.co.uk/fettle-form Information Source: eventbrite

The history of medicine is always a bit uncomfortable. This tour walks you through the medical history of the city from medieval plagues, to the founding of the medical school, and the first trials of penicillin. Far from a straightforward linear progression, Oxford’s medical history is a complicated conversation about health equity, medical ethics, and continued clashes over the control of the body. Using the built environment, we examine health geographies, resistance to public health policies, and the tensions inherent in medical progress. This tour platforms diverse stories while discussing histories of empire, race, class, and gender, highlighting how these narratives have an enduring impact on our modern lives. All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience. Tour recommended for ages 12 and older. Tour Itinerary Bridge of Sighs (Hertford Bridge) New College Bodleian Quadrangle Clarendon Building Kings Arms Pub Museum of Natural History War Memorial Garden Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Please note that the itinerary can vary slightly depending on time and tour guide. Full details on our website. Information Source: Uncomfortable Oxford | eventbrite

This 90-minute walk led by local historian Liz Woolley will take you on a tantalising tour of the quirky world of food and drink in 19th century Oxford. From the ‘ Celebrated Oxford Sausage ’ to Frank Cooper’s famous ‘ Oxford Marmalade ’, Liz will expertly guide you through locations associated with Oxford’s unique food and drink heritage. Find out how Oxford’s eponymous delicacies went hand-in-hand with the city’s growing importance as a desirable tourist destination as you visit sites including Morrell’s Lion Brewery , the 250-year old Covered Market and some iconic pubs . You’ll also discover the city’s long history of malting and brewing, and how this important trade contributed to Oxford’s burgeoning industrial economy. Find out how the significant families which controlled these businesses influenced Oxford’s developing economic, social and political life. Join a Beer, Sausages and Marmalade walking tour to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and discover the unique food heritage embedded in the heart of Oxford. As part of the tour, you will see: Frank Cooper’s Marmalade Factory, the old Swan Brewery malthouse, the street that was once described as a ‘dreadful sort of place’ – and more historic Oxford locations. Accessibility and further information Meeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. The walk lasts 1.5 hours. The itinerary includes cobbled streets, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. The walk will go through Westgate Shopping Centre and down a flight of stairs to Castle Street; lift access is also available there. Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. Please note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. Tickets cost £15 and are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Meet your tour guide: Liz Woolley Liz Woolley is a local historian specialising in the history of Oxford’s ‘town’ – as opposed to ‘gown’ – and of the everyday lives of ordinary working people, chiefly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Liz has lived in Oxford for forty years and has an MSc in English Local History from the University’s Department for Continuing Education. She is an experienced tour guide, speaker, tutor, researcher and writer, who enjoys helping people discover the perhaps less well-known history of Oxford and its citizens. Access at the Museum The Museum is accessible for wheelchair users, buggies and baby carriers. There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you'd like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access Information Source: Museum of Oxford | eventbrite

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F or more details about the conference, and to download the timetable, conference papers and so forth, please visit our main website at https://ethnographyandeducation.org/ Please click on details to see registration fee and New College accommodation options and prices. To book your delegate place at the conference, select from the ticket options. Discounted fees are available for all delegates from Global South countries . We use the list of Global South countries published by BISA [https://www.bisa.ac.uk/become-a-member/global-south-countries]. Please note that we are a separate organisation to BISA. Proof of institutional status will be required (e.g. email account/scanned copies of institutional credentials). Please note that while the conference is able to provide invitation letters, we are not able to support with visa applications or travel arrangements which are the responsibility of the delegate. To book accommodation in New College, select from the add-on options. Please note that rooms at New College are mostly single rooms. Some double rooms are available and are charged on a per person, per night basis (please contact Marilyn using the email address below to check availability before booking two accommodation places for each night through Eventbrite). For queries about accommodation please contact Marilyn Blake m.j.blake@virginmedia.com For queries about registration please contact Jonathan Tummons jonathan.tummons@durham.ac.uk Information Source: Ethnography and Education | eventbrite

Indignity 'There must be hope somewhere, between memory and imagination. Perhaps it takes the form of faith in the redeeming power of art.' When Lea Ypi discovers a photo of her grandmother, Leman, honeymooning in the Alps in 1941 posted by a stranger on social media, she is faced with unsettling questions. Growing up, she was told records of her grandmother's youth were destroyed in the early days of communism in Albania. But there Leman was with her husband, Asllan Ypi: glamorous newlyweds while World War II raged. What follows is a thrilling reimagining of the past, as we are transported to the vanished world of Ottoman aristocracy, the making of modern Greece and Albania, a global financial crisis, the horrors of war and the dawn of communism in the Balkans. While investigating the truth about her family, Ypi grapples with uncertainty. Who is the real Leman Ypi? What made her move to Tirana as a young woman and marry a socialist who sympathized with the Popular Front while his father led a collaborationist government? And why was she smiling in the winter of 1941? By turns epic and intimate, profound and gripping, Indignity explores what it means to survive in an age of extremes. It reveals the fragility of truth, both personal and political, and the cost of decisions made against the tide of history. Through secret police reports of communist spies, court depositions, and Ypi's memories of her grandmother, we move between present and past, archive and imagination, fact and fiction. Ultimately, she asks, what do we really know about the people closest to us? And with what moral authority do we judge the acts of previous generations? Lea Ypi Lea Ypi is Professor in Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science and an Honorary Professor in Philosophy at the Australian National University. A native of Albania, she has degrees in Philosophy and in Literature from the University of Rome La Sapienza, a PhD from the European University Institute and was a Post-Doctoral Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford University. She is the author of Global Justice and Avant-Garde Political Agency, The Meaning of Partisanship (with Jonathan White), The Architectonic of Reason , and Free: Coming of Age at the End of History which has been translated into thirty-five languages. Her academic work has been recognised with the British Academy Prize for Excellence in Political Science and a Leverhulme Prize for Outstanding Research Achievement. She is a fellow of the British Academy, of Academia Europea and of the Albanian Academy of Sciences. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

George is MP for Mid Norfolk. He was Elected to Parliament in 2010 after a 15 year career in the Cambridge cluster founding high-growth technology companies. George has served in the last three Governments as UK Trade Envoy, the first UK Minister for Life Science, Chair of the Prime Minister’s Policy Board and Minister of State for Decarbonisation, Disconnection & Digitalisation at the Department for Transport. In 2022 he was appointed as Minister of State for Science, Technology, Research and Innovation at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. In 2023 George was appointed as Minister of State in the newly-created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Information Source: Jens Tholstrup | eventbrite

50 of the industry's rising stars will be heading to the stunning grounds of The University of Oxford, September 10th to 13th, for our annual 3-day PAC course. Aimed at media professionals with 2-5 years experience, PAC provides delegates with a mix of theoretical and practical skills, and the opportunity to work on a live client brief. Each year we are privileged to have a different global brand set a live brief for the delegates to respond to in their teams. This year the live client brief for PAC 2025 will be set by Burberry. We are excited to see how our PAC 2025 cohort responds to the Burberry brief, and would like to extend a warm thank you to the team at Burberry and OMD, their media agency, for joining us this year. Information Source: IAA UK | eventbrite

This Is For Everyone The most influential inventor of the modern world, Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a different kind of visionary. Born in the same year as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, Berners-Lee famously shared his invention, the World Wide Web, for no commercial reward. Its widespread adoption changed everything – transforming humanity into the first digital species. Through the web, we live, work, dream and connect. In this intimate memoir, Berners-Lee tells the story of his iconic invention, exploring how it launched a new era of creativity and collaboration, while unleashing a commercial race that today imperils democracies and polarizes public debate. Filled with his characteristic optimism, technical insight and wry humour, this is a book about the power of technology – both to fuel our worst instincts and to profoundly shape our lives for the better. As the rapid development of artificial intelligence heralds a new era of innovation, Berners-Lee is the perfect guide to the crucial decisions ahead – and provides a gripping, in-the-room account of the rise of the online world. Peppered with rich anecdotes and amusing reflections, This is For Everyone is an essential read for understanding our times, and a bold manifesto for advancing humanity's future. Tim Berners-Lee Sir Tim Berners-Lee was born on 8 June 1955 and grew up in London. He studied physics at the University of Oxford before working at CERN, the European Particle Physics Laboratory in Geneva. While at CERN, he wrote a program for storing information including using random associations that he named ‘Enquire’. While never published, Enquire became Sir Tim’s conceptual basis for marrying hypertext with the internet to create a system for sharing and distributing information globally. He published this proposal in a paper titled ‘Information Management: A Proposal’ in 1989. This was the World Wide Web (WWW). Sir Tim has been a tireless advocate for shared standards, open web access for all and the empowerment of individuals on the web. He founded the World Web Consortium (W3C), the global web standards body, where he remains Emeritus Director. He is also the co-founder of the Open Data Institute and World Wide Web Foundation. As co-founder/CTO of Inrupt he has developed the Solid Protocol, pioneering open-source technology to provide data sovereignty for citizens, governments and companies. Sir Tim is an Emeritus Professor of Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Oxford, and has been the recipient of several honorary degrees and awards, including the Seoul Peace Prize and the Turing Prize widely recognised as akin to the Nobel Prize for Computing. He was knighted in 2004 and later appointed to the Order of Merit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Oxford is exceptionally rich in its associations with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood , a 19th-century artistic movement known for its veneration of detail, elegance and beauty. This insightful 90-minute walk will bring the artistic spirit of mid-19th century Oxford to life, taking you to the key locations in Oxford associated with the movement and its artists, and with particular reference to Oxford-inspired paintings. You’ll see where Jane Burden , embroiderer and muse, once lived at ‘Hell’s Passage’, the Oxford Union , home to Pre-Raphaelite murals and a noteworthy debacle involving Dante Gabriel Rossetti , Magdalen College Tower and the story of a particular May Morning , plus more locations significant to the works and lives of John Millais , William Holman Hunt , Dante Gabriel Rossetti , Edward Burne-Jones , William Morris , Jane Burden , Elizabeth Siddall – and not forgetting author-cum-photographer Lewis Carroll – plus their important patrons, John Ruskin and Thomas Combe . The walk is near-circular, beginning at the Museum of Oxford and ending outside the Oxford Union (St Michael's Street). Join a tour of Pre-Raphaelite Artists in Oxford to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and uncover the artistic histories embedded in our city. Accessibility and further information Meeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. The walk lasts 1.5 hours. The itinerary includes cobbled streets, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. Additionally, one of the stops is accessed via a very narrow passageway (optional). Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. Please note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. Tickets cost £15 and are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Meet your tour guide: Mark Davies Mark Davies is an Oxford local historian, public speaker, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways ( A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty! ); historical crime ( Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder ) and a biography of the Oxford pastry cook who was the first Englishman to fly ( King of all Balloons ). Until 2020 he had lived on an Oxford residential narrowboat for nearly 30 years, and is the Chair of the Jericho (Oxford) Living Heritage Trust. He is also a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society, a member of the Society of Authors, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. Access at the Museum The Museum is accessible for wheelchair users, buggies and baby carriers. There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you'd like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access Information Source: Museum of Oxford | eventbrite

The Oxford County Fair display products like milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies etc. The exhibitors gathering here will showcase a wide range of products and services such as sowing and farm work clothes and safety gear, masks and hoods, building tools, time cutting, cattle management equipment, organic food, bike and vehicle maintenance apparatus, DIY kits and tool kits, home utility products, garden and home improvement tools, fencing tools and equipments, cleaning and moving apparatus, moving machinery, artifacts, farm products, livestock feed and management machines Information Source: Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs | expotobi

OxPropAwards - Time to celebrate! Thursday, 11th September 2025 AFTERNOON WALKS - Icons or eyesores? Details A walk and talk around the many and varied 21st century additions to Oxford’s historic centre, aiming to decide whether they should be saved or nuked. There will be two groups led by local architects Adrian James (Adrian James Architects) and Nick Hardy (TSH Architects). Both are winners of multiple design awards, including the uber-prestigious OxProp Awards. NOTE - UK Prop Social Members: limited to one place per company. Non-members must purchase a ticket for the Walk. Timings Meet at 13.45 outside Keble College on Parks Road and we will return by 16.00, allowing time for attendees to go back to their hotel and get ready for the evening awards. EVENING AWARDS We aim to develop an evening that achieves the holy grail of events - recognising the range of skills, company services, and projects completed in Oxfordshire in 2024/25 while providing guests time to network and have a memorable evening! Details The awards will be hosted in the Great Hall at Keble College which has a capacity of 308 and is one of the largest and most impressive venues in the City of Oxford. Sitting on college-style tables, guests will experience an evening that will be unique and memorable. Please also note that this event is often sold out by July and has become a popular date for the property community. Timings Champagne reception from 18.15 and formal proceedings start at 19.15 with a charity element followed by a three-course dinner, the awards ceremony to finish around 22.30, and finally, networking in the Keble College Bar which will close at midnight. Terms & Conditions Apply Information Source: UK Property Forums | eventbrite

Join Kimberly Ann Johnson for a one-day exploration into the foundational wisdom of the bones. Before mothering the bones, we must locate ourselves at the Bonehouse. Bones are the last of “us” to decompose. Bones are dense, and also porous. Bones are echo locators- master orienters. We can find ourselves in space through our bones. Being deeply located is true grounding. This one-day workshop is a grounded initiation into the architecture of the female pelvis - a space where instinct, memory, and power live. Drawing from the nervous system-informed roots of Jaguar work, and a precursor to Mothering the Bones , this day is a real time exploration of structural and relational support, and landing more fully in the felt sense of your body and on the body of the earth. Through body and relationship, we will explore what it means to inhabit the pelvis beyond anatomy - as the dwelling of ancestry, memory and knowing - a place where boundaries live and can be built, where repair is possible, and vitality lives. This is an opportunity to awaken instinct, track the presence of threat and safety, and cultivate greater capacity for pleasure. Whether you are returning to this work or encountering it for the first time, Lean and Land is a grounded initiation into your bones and their relationship with the world around you. Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Structural Integration practitioner, birth doula, yoga teacher and single mom. Kimberly helps women heal trauma, awaken their power and feel at home in their bodies to start living life on their own terms. She is the author of the early mothering classic The Fourth Trimester (Shambhala, 2017) , translated in 8 languages and the feminist Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power and Use It for Good (HarperWave, 2021), as well as the co-author of Reckoning with Stephen Jenkinson. She is the creator of the 6 hour audio training Reclaim the Feminine: Embodied Sexuality as Spiritual Practice (Sounds True, 2022). - PRICING - Earlybird pricing - £199 available up to and including Friday 15th August. £225 Thereafter. - THE DAY - 9:30 - Arrive anytime from 9.30am to enjoy the garden at the Quaker Meeting House and get signed in 10:00 - Workshop starts We will break for lunch where you will be free to enjoy food in the garden or head into Oxford for a bite to eat (lots of local options are a close walk to the venue) 17:30 - Workshop ends GETTING TO THE VENUE Information on how to find and get to the venue can be found here - https://oxfordquakers.org/contact-us/ Information Source: Emily Carson | eventbrite

A rising star at our early Jazz at St Giles' series 13 years ago, talent spotted by our founder Jean Darke, we knew Ben would become a national figure in Jazz and so it has turned out. Ben possesses an innate sense of swing rhythm (something which often eludes classical players), breathtaking technical ability and true showmanship on stage. He offers flawless musicianship, heaps of energy and personality and a visible passion for his craft. "It was great to see Ben Holder so well received. He is such an extraordinary talent." - FestJazz, France Ben will be joined by Jez Cooke (Guitar) and Paul Jeffries (Bass) The Jazz at St. Giles ' concerts are raising funds to support the development of young choral and keyboard muscians at St. Giles' Church Oxford, and for a new organ for performance, teaching and worship. Information Source: David A Clover | eventbrite

We're pleased to host this very special event in collaboration with the Bodleian Libraries “The supreme novelist of his generation” Sunday Times What We Can Know 2014: A great poem is read aloud and never heard again. For generations, people speculate about its message, but no copy has yet been found. 2119: The lowlands of the UK have been submerged by rising seas. Those who survive are haunted by the richness of the world that has been lost. Tom Metcalfe, an academic at the University of the South Downs, part of Britain’s remaining island archipelagos, pores over the archives of that distant era, captivated by the freedoms and possibilities of human life at its zenith. When he stumbles across a clue that may lead to the lost poem, a story is revealed of entangled loves and a crime that destroy his assumptions about people he thought he knew intimately well. What We Can Know is a masterpiece, a fictional tour de force that reclaims the present from our sense of looming catastrophe, and imagines a future world where all is not quite lost. Ian McEwan Ian McEwan is the critically acclaimed author of eighteen novels and two short story collections. His first published work, a collection of short stories, First Love, Last Rites, won the Somerset Maugham Award. His novels include The Child in Time , which won the 1987 Whitbread Novel of the Year Award; The Cement Garden; Enduring Love; Amsterdam, which won the 1998 Booker Prize; Atonement; Saturday; On Chesil Beach; Solar; Sweet Tooth; The Children Act; Nutshell; Machines Like Me ; and Lessons. Atonement, Enduring Love, The Children Act and On Chesil Beach have all been adapted for the big screen. Richard Ovenden Richard Ovenden is the Bodley’s Librarian and the Helen Hamlyn Director of the University Libraries. He also serves as Head of Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) at Oxford. All tickets include a copy of the book. Concession tickets are available with a valid student card. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Ferment FERMENT gives you all that's needed to start on the adventure of fermented foods - whether you want to make simple pickles, prepare miso from scratch or discover flavour-packed recipes to cook with shop-bought ferments. Pickles and ferments bring so much flavour and variety to meals and are easy to make, but they can seem daunting. Enter third-culture cook and fermenting expert Kenji Morimoto, who shows just how simple it is to introduce homemade kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso, super-quick pickles and more into your everyday cooking with delicious, gut-healthy results. Recent research encourages us to eat thirty plants a week to help our microbiome to thrive. Thanks to Kenji's incredibly inventive and modern recipes, eating fermented foods becomes a pleasure as well as the healthiest choice. Whether it's Kimchi Bhajis served with Miso Coriander Chutney, One Pot Citrus Miso Salmon and Edamame Rice, Kombucha Sorbet or Pickled Rhubarb Pound Cake, this is flavour-forward food that you won't have seen before. Part one shows how to make ferments and pickles, giving you all the trouble-shooting advice and step-by-step guidance you need. Part two introduces more than 70 exciting recipes to make with them, or if you prefer you can prepare them with your favourite shop-bought varieties instead. FERMENT is a stylish and practical cookery book that simplifies an ancient technique. Kenji Morimoto Kenji Morimoto is a content creator and food writer based in London. As a fourth generation Japanese American, his cultural identity has always been grounded in food. As a child, he was in charge of making tsukemono (Japanese pickles) for family gatherings, learning from and surrounded by elders recreating flavours of home. In 2020, he started his Instagram @kenjcooks to document his interest in fermentation and connecting the dots between diasporic traditions and his own. Since then, he's cooked in kitchens in Poland, led fermentation and Japanese focused supper clubs in London, taught workshops on koji and kimchi and collaborates with Ottolenghi Test Kitchen and Zoe. He has been published in Waitrose Food magazine and Delicious magazine, and spoken on panels at the British Library on themes of community, food and immigrant narratives. In 2023 he was a finalist for the BBC Food & Farming Digital Creator of the Year Award. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Limited to 20, B4 Members & their guests only. SEPTEMBER B4 Members Lunch at Brasserie Blanc Join B4 Members for a relaxed lunch at the wonderful Brasserie Blanc. There’s no formal structure, just come along to connect with B4 Members whilst enjoying a fabulous three course meal with drinks included. Information Source: B4 NATIONAL | eventbrite

Drop in any time from 10am to 3pm. Feel free to grab a free ticket. However, there is a suggested donation of £5, or you can choose to donate more if you'd like to support our work. More event information coming soon! Information Source: Makespace Oxford | eventbrite

Come celebrate Maine fly fishing and raise money for the ASGA Striper Initiative with a weekend-long tournament and celebration stacked with awards and prizes from our friends at YETI, Simms, Patagonia, Costa & more! 2025 will have an expanded weekend schedule, making this the biggest celebration yet. Join us for 3 days of fly fishing, tunes, community, and lots of Oxbow beer. Friday 9/19: ASGA Bass Bash Rising Tide Brewery, Portland ME. 4:00pm - 9:00pm Tournament check in will take place on-site alongside the event. The Friday Night Event is far more than your average “captains meeting”. This community gathering will feature live music, local food provided by Portland chefs, and cold cans of the new Striper Season beer (of which all proceeds support ASGA). Experience live and silent auctions, as well as interactive art installments that increase awareness of critical issues with our striped bass fishery and inspire heartfelt advocacy for its long-term conservation. This will be a welcoming environment full of cultural energy, with several well-known sporting and local artists creating live art pieces on-site. Come (re)connect with industry folks, raise money for an Association that unites our community through relentless advocacy, and set the vibe for an unforgettable weekend. This will be a ticketed event for the Portland community, but all tournament participants get in free. Additional information and seperate ticketing will be updated soon! Saturday 9/20: Tournament Day 1 Anglers may start fishing at 5 am, fish until dark. ***Rules Below Sunday 9/21: Tournament Day 2 & Fly Fishing Celebration All anglers must return to Oxbow Beer Garden by 1:00pm on Sunday to submit their results. Sunday is much more than your average awards ceremony. It is a celebration. The incredible outdoor space in Oxford will be our gathering place, and all are welcome (not just tournament participants). We will have local and national brands represented on site, engaging folks with creative activations and some friendly competition. The greatest pizza EVAH will be provided by the Oxbow crew and other cuisine from local Maine chefs. There will be several bands, an award ceremony, grand prize raffle, and interactive art displays. This will be a culmination of the weekend; a place to celebrate, share memories, and connect with new and old friends. Tickets: Single Angler Entry: $75 Team Entry: $150* *sign-up as a team of two and create a group name during registration Tournament Details: As the name implies, all legal game fish species that swim in Maine waters are eligible for qualifying points in this unique tournament. The grand prize package will be awarded to the team or solo angler that catches, photos, and releases the most variety of fish species over the weekend. Additional winning categories for largest catches of brook trout, landlocked salmon, striped bass, and smallmouth bass. The list of included Maine Game Species is below: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fish-wildlife/fisheries/species-information/index.html The tournament headquarters are at Rising Tide Brewery in Portland, Maine and Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford, Maine. These locations are conveniently located within minutes of the salty coast and surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams that contain almost all of Maine’s fish species. Tournament Rules: This tournament is run largely on the honor system and is fly fishing only. Remember, karma! All fishing must be done within the state of Maine. All catches must be recorded on a smartphone or digital camera and released safely. All fish must be caught on a fly, using a fly rod and reel. Photos should be taken with the provided measuring tape and tournament token (given at check-in). Please follow proper fish handling and catch & release techniques. We strongly encourage anglers to review and utilize the Keep Fish Wet Principles. For the All Species categories, the total number of species caught determines the winner. For the comprehensive list of qualifying species, see below. Each team or angler may also include up to two ‘Wildcard’ species in their scorecard (these are other species not included in the Qualifying Species List). In the event of a tie, the total number of inches will be tallied. Note that no preference or weight is given to any species in this category. 21+ unless accompanied by a guardian All anglers must obey Maine fishing laws to participate For the Best in Class categories, the longest fish wins! Winning Categories: All Species 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Best in Class Brook Trout Landlocked Salmon Striped Bass Smallmouth Bass Prizes: This page will be updated as prizes are collected, but suffice to say, it’s worth your time. See you in September! Information Source: Oxbow Brewing Company | eventbrite

Uncharmed Set in the same enchanting world as Wood's hugely popular Rewitched , this eternally endearing cosy fantasy revolves around a high performing witch whose life begins to unravel when she is charged with mentoring a troubled student. Annie Wildwood is practically perfect, in every witch way. Her life is a haze of pink, magic and impossibly high standards, but when she is tasked with mentoring a troubled teenage witch with extraordinary powers, Annie’s charmed existence is quickly thrown into utter chaos. Set in the same enchanting world as Rewitched, Uncharmed celebrates found family, unconditional love and the joy of swapping perfectionism and people pleasing for being your true, magical self. Lucy Jane Wood Lucy Jane Wood is an online content creator, avid reader and cosiness-seeker from the Wirral. These days, you’ll find her living in London, giant coffee in hand, and being headbutted at any given time by her cat. Rewitched was her first novel. At this event she'll be celebrating the release of Uncharmed and signing copies after the talk. Sarah Underwood Sarah Underwood trained as a data scientist obtaining her MEng in Computational Bioengineering at Imperial College, London. Her debut novel Lies We Sing to the Sea was a New York Times bestseller and followed in 2024 with Gentlest of Wild Things. Information Source: Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford | eventbrite

Theme: Great Is His Faithfulness: Anchored in Hope Enjoy a delicious dinner , inspiring video reflections , uplifting music , and a commemorative worship service as we honor our rich history and look forward to God’s future blessings. It’s a time to reconnect, remember, and rejoice together. Let’s make this milestone unforgettable— you belong here. Information Source: Oak Hill Bible Church | eventbrite

Day 2 - Monday 22nd September 2025 10.00am-3.00pm This course is aimed at anyone new to the head of science role or anyone thinking of going for promotion over the next year. Working with experienced science leaders, you will develop your vision and leadership skills to enable you to lead an effective and vibrant science team. By improving your leadership and management skills you will help your team teach more effectively so students achieve their potential. The course will also include a section on applying for promotions – what headteachers are looking for, and on challenging conversations – how to hold your team to account. Here's what a graduate from last year’s course said “I really can’t thank you both enough for the wonderful course we have just completed. It’s probably been the most useful CPD I have ever done. I really appreciate it – thank you!” The facilitator for this event is Amanda Clegg, assisted by Claire Hamnett Amanda has over 24 years experience in the secondary state sector as a science teacher, Head of Science, and senior leader, ultimately becoming a Headteacher. As a school improvement lead, she has worked with numerous schools in challenging circumstances, helping them achieve 'Good' judgements within 18 to 36 months. Also served as an ECT facilitator, SCITT mentor, visiting tutor, and senior Practical Adviser for A-level Biology. As a qualified coach, Amanda finds satisfaction in empowering teachers to reach their full potential by serving as a professional sounding board and asking insightful, non-judgmental questions. She has worked as a head of department, an AST, a SCITT trainer and mentor, an ECF facilitator and a science advisor to a number of schools. Claire has more than 25 years of teaching and leadership experience, curently teaching at Oxford Spires Academy as well as running the Spires Science Curriculum hub, with which she has been involved for ten years. She is passionate about state education and about the importance of keeping teachers inspired and motivated in order to improve teacher retention and promote curiosity in students. Information Source: Spires Science Curriculum Hub | eventbrite