Oxford SU Postgraduate storytelling series

This event is organised by Oxford SU and is taking place at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

The Oxford Postgraduate Storytelling Series opens with a flagship conversation bringing together approximately 200 postgraduate students and senior University leaders for an evening of reflection and dialogue at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

The session features the Vice-Chancellor reflecting on her journey at Oxford, from arriving as a first generation student from a working class background, through her academic career and service as Warden of Merton College, to her current role as Vice-Chancellor of the University. Her reflections explore the themes of leadership, belonging, and opportunity, setting the tone for the series.

During this event, the Vice-Chancellor will officially launch the Oxford Postgraduate Storytelling Series, marking the beginning of a dedicated platform for postgraduate voices and experiences across the University.

The event will also feature two postgraduate students sharing personal stories connected to the theme, followed by an interactive audience Q&A.

Speakers

Professor Irene Tracey, CBE, FRS, FMedSci
Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
Professor of Anaesthetic Neuroscience, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Alisa Brown
President for Welfare, Equity and Inclusion, Oxford Student Union
Graduate, MSc Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
Linacre College

Maryam Nina Hardy
DPhil candidate in Molecular and Cellular Medicine, University of Oxford
Clarendon Scholar; AfOx–Kennedy Trust Prize Studentship recipient; Chevening alumna
Exeter College
Former President, Oxford Africa Society

Wantoe Teah Wantoe (Moderator)
President for Postgraduates, Oxford Student Union
MPP, Blavatnik School of Government; MSc Comparative and International Education. Pembroke and Somerville Colleges, Oxford.