Public Affairs
Lectures and Seminars
The Oxford London Lecture
This is an annual lecture series hosted in London by the Vice-Chancellor. Exploring the newest research emerging from Oxford, the lecture and panel discussion considers how research at Oxford impacts on the world in the twenty-first century.
The Romanes Lecture
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. The first lecture was given in 1892 by William Gladstone.


