Events 16 Jul 16 July 2025, 08:30 - 18:30 The Public Philosopher Join us for a day of philosophical discussion in honour of Professor Jo Wolff's career. Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Past events 18 Mar 18 March 2025, 17:30 - 18:30 Blavatnik Book Talk: The Rule of Law under Pressure Join Gregory Shaffer, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of International Law at Georgetown University, in conversation with Philippa Webb and Pilar Elizalde, in discussing his co-authored book The Rule of Law under Pressure: A Transnational Challenge. 12 Mar 12 March 2025, 17:00 - 18:30 Launch of the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy Join us for the launch of the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy (OxCTP). Professor Ciaran Martin and Richard Horne, CEO of the NCSC, will discuss the evolving cyber risk landscape and its broader implications for policy, governance, and society. 03 Mar 03 March 2025, 17:00 - 18:30 A guide to the most elusive source of international law Sir Michael and Dr Sender, the authors of Identification of Customary International Law, will share guidance and insights on how to determine the existence and content of rules of customary international law. 25 Feb 25 February 2025, 18:00 - 19:00 International financial institutions and legal reform Join Michel Nussbaumer, Director of the Legal Transition Programme at the EBRD, and Philippa Webb, Professor of Public International Law at the Blavatnik School, for a conversation on the EBRD's role in driving legal and policy reforms. 21 Feb 21 February 2025, 15:30 - 16:30 A Conversation with Kyriakos Pierrakakis Join Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greek Minister of Education, in a broad conversation about growth, how to reform government, and the challenges of public service with Pepper Culpepper, Blavatnik Professor of Government and Public Policy. 20 Feb 20 February 2025, 16:30 - 17:30 Global health threats 2050 Join Professor Ibrahim Abubakar in conversation with Professor Alan Stein as he examines the key health risks of the 21st century, focusing on pandemics, migration, and the impact of climate change on health. 13 Feb 13 February 2025, 16:30 - 17:30 Policy research in maternal and child health Join Professor Marian Knight as she reflects on her experiences of research in maternal and child health and where this has had the greatest impact on public policy. 07 Feb 07 February 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 Blavatnik Book Talk: Ransom War Join Professor Ciaran Martin for a conversation with Dr Max Smeets about his new book, Ransom War: How Cyber Crime Became a Threat to National Security. 31 Jan 31 January 2025, 17:00 - 18:00 India’s democracy Join Professor Dr Rahul Mukherji, Modern Politics of South Asia Chair at the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, for a lecture examining the reasons behind the decline in India’s credentials as a liberal democracy. 30 Jan 30 January 2025, 17:30 - 18:30 The starvation of civilian populations in war Experts Tom Dannenbaum and Professor Janina Dill will explore how international law addresses civilian starvation, highlighting key challenges and legal frameworks. 30 Jan 30 January 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 Pakistan at the crossroads Join us for a discussion with Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development, and Reforms, as he shares his vision for inclusive economic growth, institutional strengthening, and long-term policy planning in Pakistan. 28 Jan 28 January 2025, 17:30 - 19:00 The Alfred Landecker Memorial Lecture: Escaping the Holocaust Join us for this year's Alfred Landecker Holocaust Memorial Lecture, delivered by author and journalist Jonathan Freedland. The lecture centers on the story of one of the few Jewish prisoners to ever escape from Auschwitz and his efforts to alert the world to the horrors unfolding there. Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next ›
16 Jul 16 July 2025, 08:30 - 18:30 The Public Philosopher Join us for a day of philosophical discussion in honour of Professor Jo Wolff's career.
18 Mar 18 March 2025, 17:30 - 18:30 Blavatnik Book Talk: The Rule of Law under Pressure Join Gregory Shaffer, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of International Law at Georgetown University, in conversation with Philippa Webb and Pilar Elizalde, in discussing his co-authored book The Rule of Law under Pressure: A Transnational Challenge.
12 Mar 12 March 2025, 17:00 - 18:30 Launch of the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy Join us for the launch of the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy (OxCTP). Professor Ciaran Martin and Richard Horne, CEO of the NCSC, will discuss the evolving cyber risk landscape and its broader implications for policy, governance, and society.
03 Mar 03 March 2025, 17:00 - 18:30 A guide to the most elusive source of international law Sir Michael and Dr Sender, the authors of Identification of Customary International Law, will share guidance and insights on how to determine the existence and content of rules of customary international law.
25 Feb 25 February 2025, 18:00 - 19:00 International financial institutions and legal reform Join Michel Nussbaumer, Director of the Legal Transition Programme at the EBRD, and Philippa Webb, Professor of Public International Law at the Blavatnik School, for a conversation on the EBRD's role in driving legal and policy reforms.
21 Feb 21 February 2025, 15:30 - 16:30 A Conversation with Kyriakos Pierrakakis Join Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greek Minister of Education, in a broad conversation about growth, how to reform government, and the challenges of public service with Pepper Culpepper, Blavatnik Professor of Government and Public Policy.
20 Feb 20 February 2025, 16:30 - 17:30 Global health threats 2050 Join Professor Ibrahim Abubakar in conversation with Professor Alan Stein as he examines the key health risks of the 21st century, focusing on pandemics, migration, and the impact of climate change on health.
13 Feb 13 February 2025, 16:30 - 17:30 Policy research in maternal and child health Join Professor Marian Knight as she reflects on her experiences of research in maternal and child health and where this has had the greatest impact on public policy.
07 Feb 07 February 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 Blavatnik Book Talk: Ransom War Join Professor Ciaran Martin for a conversation with Dr Max Smeets about his new book, Ransom War: How Cyber Crime Became a Threat to National Security.
31 Jan 31 January 2025, 17:00 - 18:00 India’s democracy Join Professor Dr Rahul Mukherji, Modern Politics of South Asia Chair at the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, for a lecture examining the reasons behind the decline in India’s credentials as a liberal democracy.
30 Jan 30 January 2025, 17:30 - 18:30 The starvation of civilian populations in war Experts Tom Dannenbaum and Professor Janina Dill will explore how international law addresses civilian starvation, highlighting key challenges and legal frameworks.
30 Jan 30 January 2025, 16:00 - 17:00 Pakistan at the crossroads Join us for a discussion with Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development, and Reforms, as he shares his vision for inclusive economic growth, institutional strengthening, and long-term policy planning in Pakistan.
28 Jan 28 January 2025, 17:30 - 19:00 The Alfred Landecker Memorial Lecture: Escaping the Holocaust Join us for this year's Alfred Landecker Holocaust Memorial Lecture, delivered by author and journalist Jonathan Freedland. The lecture centers on the story of one of the few Jewish prisoners to ever escape from Auschwitz and his efforts to alert the world to the horrors unfolding there.