Sheldonian Series: The Power of Activism
The Sheldonian Series continues this term on Wednesday 4 February 2026 with a panel discussion on 'The Power of Activism'.
From climate change to democracy to peace, has activism failed? Or has our world been shaped by activism in more ways than we recognise? What role should activism play in contemporary society?
Contributors on the evening:
- Professor Federica Genovese - Professor of Political Science and International Relations, University of Oxford
- Dr Munira Mirza - Chief Executive, Civic Future
- Dominique Palmer - Climate Justice Activist, Youth Climate Justice Fund
- Shermar Pryce - President (Communities and Common Rooms), Student Union, University of Oxford
With pre-recorded contributions from:
- Baroness Shami Chakrabarti CBE - Labour peer, House of Lords, and former director of human rights advocacy group Liberty
The conversation will be moderated by Dr Julius Grower, Associate Professor of Law and Ann Smart Fellow in Law and Tutor at St Hugh’s College.
This event is open to all and aims to promote freedom of speech and inclusive inquiry within the collegiate University, as part of the wider Sheldonian Series.