Big Ideas: talks, tours, and activities

Spend time exploring ideas, discoveries and conversations at the heart of the Schwarzman Centre.

Drop in and out of a lively programme of bite-sized talks, discussions and interactive events running throughout the day. This is your chance to delve into the rich and eclectic research taking place at the Schwarzman Centre, brought to life by leading academics and researchers.

Programmed in collaboration with University of Oxford academics, TORCH (The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities), GLAM (Gardens, Libraries and Museums) and the Institute for Ethics in AI, we plan to offer something for curious minds of all ages. Expect hands-on object handling of museum collections, guided tours of the Bodleian Humanities Library, accessible mini-lectures, and engaging panel conversations exploring why the humanities matter in today’s world.

No booking is required. Simply drop in, explore, and get a taste of the inspiring work happening across the Schwarzman Centre.

Part of Open House, a free festival day of performances and events open to everyone.