Oxford events

• Oxford event listings can be found via Oxford Events. Please note that not all events listed are open to the public; check before booking.
• If you're thinking about applying for an undergraduate degree at Oxford, please also see the information on open days, events and visiting for potential undergraduates.
• Online and part-time courses at the University are offered at Oxford Lifelong Learning. Please see the course listing for more information.
• Divisions, departments and colleges may advertise their own events; please see the divisions and departments listing or visiting colleges page to find individual websites.
• The University's Gardens, Libraries and Museums hold a variety of events open to the public. You can find out more at:
  • Ashmolean Museum
  • Bodleian Library
  • Oxford Botanic Gardens and Arboretum
  • Museum of Natural History
  • History of Science Museum
  • Pitt Rivers Museum
• The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities runs a variety of events as part of its cultural programme

The academic year at Oxford University runs from October to June. The year is divided into three eight week terms, Michaelmas (autumn), Hilary (spring), and Trinity (summer). These are the regular high-profile events and varsity sports:

• Encaenia – Oxford's annual ceremony to award honorary degrees.
• Sheldonian Series – A termly event convened by the Vice-Chancellor aimed to promote discussions about the big issues of the day.
• The Romanes Lecture – The principal lecture held in Oxford and open to the public.
• The Boat Races – 250,000 spectators watch the world famous Oxford and Cambridge boat race each year.

Oxford's year is divided into three terms and three vacations. Within each term, a 'Full Term' of eight weeks is the main teaching period. See the Dates of term.