Oxford London Lecture

This is an annual lecture series hosted by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. Exploring the newest research emerging from Oxford this lecture and discussion will consider how research at Oxford impacts on the world in the twenty-first century.

This lecture has been made possible by the generous support of the Romanes Fund.

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Introducing the lecture (7 min)

Oxford's Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Hamilton introduces the 2012 Oxford London Lecture

  • Introducing the lecture (7 min)

    Introducing the lecture (7 min)

    The Vice-Chancellor introduces the event

  • The lecture (56 mins)

    The lecture (56 mins)

    Professor Sarah Harper's lecture

  • Q and A session (22 mins)

    Q and A session (22 mins)

    Post lecture Q and A

Find out more about this lecture and the speaker

This event is run in association with the Guardian's Comment is free. Comment is free is the online home of comment and debate from the Guardian and Observer. As well as the papers' regular columnists, it hosts a huge range of voices from around the world.

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