Lecture series

Weekly lectures from experts in their field

Oxford University lecture series open to all

Welcoming all curious minds locally, nationally and globally.

Structured as a series of five or six weekly lectures on a given topic, our lecture series offer a comprehensive introduction to your chosen subject.

All can be watched online, with most taking place in a hybrid format – so you can choose to attend online or in person at Rewley House, Oxford.

Lectures from some series can also be booked individually.

Please note: all times stated below are UK time.

Upcoming online only lecture series

National Security and Cyber: Espionage and Warfare
28 April – 2 June 2026, Tuesdays at 6.15-7.30pm

Upcoming hybrid lecture series

Watch online or join us in Oxford at Rewley House

If joining us in person, tea and coffee are provided before or after each lecture.

Art in Britain: 1940 to the Present
Speaker: Jan Cox
27 January – 3 March 2026, Tuesdays at 2-3.30pm
Register for individual lectures.

One Term Prime Ministers: Their Reputations Revised?
Speaker: Martin Holmes
30 January – 6 March 2026, Fridays at 2-3.30pm
Register for individual lectures.

From British Subjects to US Citizens: How the Founding Fathers Became American
Speaker: Simon Targett
25 March – 29 April 2026, Wednesdays at 11am-12.30pm
Register for entire series or individual lectures.

 

Upcoming courses

Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Tue 24 Feb 2026
  • 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Fri 27 Feb 2026
  • 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Tue 03 Mar 2026
  • 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series • Hybrid - in person or online
  • Fri 06 Mar 2026
  • 2:00 – 3:30pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series
  • Tue 28 Apr 2026 – 02 Jun 2026
  • 6:15 – 7:45pm
Online - live • Short courses • Lecture series
  • Tue 16 Sep 2025
  • 6:15 – 7:30pm