"The Schwarzman Centre represents an extraordinary vote of confidence in the humanities disciplines at a time when the world needs them more than ever." Prof Dan Grimley, Head of Humanities at Oxford, explains why the building is so important - and so timely: humanities.web.ox.ac.uk/article/the-...

Today we are delighted to launch the new Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a one-of-a-kind space where academia and culture will intersect to create something extraordinary. Read more: humanities.web.ox.ac.uk/article/step...

Think you know the Tower of London? Think again. 🏰

In a new podcast, Dr. Catherine Jenkinson from @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social explores the myths, mysteries, and meanings behind this iconic landmark.

Listen now at: www.hrp.org.uk/listen-to-th...

Next week!

How can humanities research speak to the needs of present policy?

Join the conversation with Professors Patrick Salmon and Patricia Clavin! @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social

🗓️ Tuesday 25 February, 17:00 - 18:30

talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/be4...

How to read an ancient scroll reduced to brittle carbon by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD? 🌋

Read about the groundbreaking initiative that is allowing a @classics research team to unlock the secrets of the past:
www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/article/oxfo...

How can humanities research speak to the needs of present policy?

Join the conversation with Professors Patrick Salmon and Patricia Clavin! @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social @torchoxford.bsky.social

🗓️ Tuesday 25 February, 17:00 - 18:30

talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/be4...

We thank all who participated in a fruitful conversation on how Parliamentarians can hold the UK Government to account on its commitments on modern slavery and human rights.

The production even featured music performed in the original play, something that is only now possible with the aulos (double-pipes) having been reliably reconstructed from surviving remains.

Last week a collaboration led by the Oxford Ancient Languages Society staged a fantastic production of Euripides’ Orestes - in the original Greek!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/oxf...