Humanities Division

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:

Meet the 2026 Holberg Laureate, Professor Lyndal Roper, University of Oxford. Professor Roper receives the Holberg Prize for her ground-breaking research into early modern European history.

Congratulations to Prof Lyndal Roper of @oxfordhistory @UniofOxford for being awarded the 2026 @HolbergPrize humanities.ox.ac.uk/article/oxford…

The 2026 Holberg Prize is awarded to Australian-British scholar Lyndal Roper of the University of Oxford for her ground-breaking research into early modern European history. holbergprize.org/laureates/holb…

We congratulate the 2026 Holberg Laureate Lyndal Roper and the 2026 Nils Klim Prize Laureate Majse Lind! holbergprize.org/news/holberg-p…

News || University of Oxford theologians have been featured in the Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS for their work helping define the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence. Read the news here: theology.ox.ac.uk/article/oxford…

All are welcome to join us in the Recital Hall at 5pm on Wednesday for this discussion with Katherine Spencer and Alison Balsom, chaired by Dr Maria Razumovskaya. More details at music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-03-11…

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This time last week we celebrated the appointment of Professor Laura Tunbridge to the Heather Professorship of Music at her inaugural lecture in the Holywell Music Room, where a capacity audience of staff, students, and guests gathered for the occasion. music.ox.ac.uk/article/profes…

NEWS | Faculty of Theology and Religion contributes to understanding of the human dimensions of medicine, establishing a new research stream within the Medical Humanities hub under @TORCHOxford, focused on spiritual care in clinical practice. Read here: tinyurl.com/4ph75ype

AI built with communities, not just for them 🌍 In our latest Accelerating AI Ethics episode, Dr Caroline Green is joined by Dr Joy Buolamwini and Angela Oduor Lungati (@ushahidi) to discuss data justice, algorithmic bias, women’s leadership in tech, and Africa’s role in shaping the future of AI. From exposing bias in facial recognition and founding the @AJLUnited, to leading a global platform for crisis and human rights data, they explore grassroots innovation, accountability across the AI supply chain, and Africa’s growing role as a builder, not just consumer, of AI. 🎧 Listen here: accelerating-ai-ethics.captivate.fm/listen

The ENGLISH FACULTY STATE SCHOOLS' OPEN DAY is taking place on 14 March. The Open Day is an online event, featuring taster lectures, information about the admissions process, plus a Q&A with current students. Aimed at Year 12s. Pls share! #EnglishLit english.web.ox.ac.uk/event/oxford-e…

At 3pm on Thursday, Professor Nomi Dave will deliver a public seminar in the Schwarzman Centre Cinema, titled 'Fictions of Legal Hearing'. All are welcome to attend this lecture, which explores un-hearing, refusals to listen, and institutional mishearing. music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-02-26…

Applications open: Michael Huffington Chair of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Apply for a senior appointment in the Faculty of Theology & Religion (with Merton College), renewing & expanding @UniofOxford research and teaching in Eastern Orthodoxy. Link: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit…

We're delighted to announce that this year's Visiting Professor of Creative Media will be Bernardine Evaristo @BernardineEvari. As part of her Professorship, she will give a lecture on 6 May at the Sheldonian Theatre. Save the date! english.web.ox.ac.uk/article/bernar…

Last week, Professor of Law and Regulation of AI at the Institute for Ethics in AI, @IgnacioCofone, delivered the annual lecture of the Centre for Business Law and Practice at the University of Leeds. In his talk, “How AI Requires Rebuilding Data Protection Law,” Professor Cofone explored how modern AI systems challenge the traditional foundations of data protection. The lecture highlighted why existing consent-based frameworks may no longer be sufficient, and why data protection law must increasingly focus on constraining harmful inferences and addressing real social impacts of data practices. To learn more about Professor Cofone's work, please visit: oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/ignacio-cofone Discover how we are approaching AI policy, law and regulation at the Institute for Ethics in AI: oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/ai-policy-law-…

We are delighted to announce a new collaboration between the Accelerator Fellowship Programme @EthicsinAI_AFP of the Institute for @EthicsInAI and the @BBC on a project exploring truth, trust and AI in the lives of young people. Read more: afp.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/article/announ…

All are welcome to join us at 3pm on Thursday in the Cinema, Schwarzman Centre for this public seminar. Dr Giles Masters' talk combines elements of what Naomi André (2018) terms ‘engaged musicology’ with the practices of music education and community music music.ox.ac.uk/event/26-02-12…

📢 New report published today- Navigating homelessness: challenges faced by survivors of modern slavery explores the structural and systemic housing barriers survivors face in the UK. Read the findings 📷 #ModernSlavery #Homelessness @PassageCharity bit.ly/4sN9r7p

Events happening this week at the MEC ⬇️ sant.ox.ac.uk/middle-east-ce… @AllenLaneBooks @HurstPublishers @Dr_Ulrichsen @ismail_raih @OxfordHistory @FacultyofAMES #Syria #SaudiArabia

Designed by leading British architects, Hopkins Architects, the Schwarzman Centre is a major new cultural campus in the heart of Oxford's Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. 📍 Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4ahIoav #ExperienceOx #Oxford #OxfordUniversity