Inspiration Day - "Risks and Opportunities" - Saturday 6 June

Bookings closed. Walk ins are very welcome on the day to view the Magna Carta and tour the College.

To Celebrate our 700 year history, we’re bringing together Oriel’s wider community for a day of thought-provoking conversation and the chance to explore the College’s hidden treasures, including our Magna Carta!

On Saturday 6 June, experience the last of our Inspiration Days, a varied programme of talks and activities, lead by Oriel’s research fellows and academics around the theme Risks and Opportunities. 

The College will be open from 10.30am - 4.30pm for ticket holders to explore Oriel's historic spaces, with regular slots available on the day to view archival treasures including our Magna Carta and explore the Senior Library exhibition.

Across two lively sessions, Oriel’s academics will unpack their research through short accessible talks and discussion. Expect ideas ranging from the state of our current political economy to trusting AI, why we should think for ourselves and the relationship between humans and the environment. Talks are designed to be engaging for anyone of secondary-school age and above, making it a great opportunity to bring family members considering Oxbridge — or simply anyone curious about the ideas shaping our future.

Saturday 6 June Sessions:

- AM: Imagination and Expression in the Age of AI

- PM: The Price of Power: Medieval Revolts and our Modern Political Economy

Find out more about the programme of talks and speakers across our Inspiration Days

Tickets are free and include:

• The chance to attend either or both academic sessions
• Tours of Oriel and its historic spaces
• View College treasures including Magna Carta
• Access to the Senior Library exhibition
• Lunch and refreshments in College (additional charge)

To attend the sessions with our academics or dine in the hall, please add these options to your booking.

Programme of the day:

• 11.00am – 12.30pm: AM Session – Imagination and Expression in the Age of AI
• 12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch in Hall
• 1.45pm – 2.45pm: PM Session – The Price of Power: Medieval Revolts and our Modern Political Economy
• 2.45pm – 3.00pm: Refreshment Break
• 3.00pm – 3.45pm: PM Session continues
• Archive and College treasures talks: Various slots, bookable on the day

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us on events@oriel.ox.ac.uk.