James Kempton will discuss Expedition Cyclops, a scientific research expedition that he led to the remote Cyclops Mountains on the island of New Guinea. The expedition yielded discoveries of new species to science, new data on why New Guinea is the world's most biodiverse island, and it rediscovered a bizarre, egg-laying mammal, that had been thought extinct (widely reported in the international media).

James will discuss the process of planning and executing such a mission, as well as the scientific questions that drove it, and will hint at future expeditions to come.

Is Populism Back?

As Trump takes office in the United States, Reform continue to match both the Conservatives and Labour in UK polls, the populist AfD surge to prominence ahead of Germany’s upcoming election, and France’s centrist government is paralysed by populist parties, this class will focus on the return of populist. We’ll attempt to answer two questions: has populism returned as a major political force in the Western world, and what does it mean for the future of democracy?

Elizabeth Willey introduces Education as a discipline within itself. Whilst everyone has an experience- or lack thereof- of formal and informal education, we do not often stop and consider, especially while we are in education systems, the importance, past, present and future of Education.

Benedict Yorston, Physics and Philosophy at Oxford University, explores ethical dilemmas, and introduces different theories of morality. What ought we to do?

9:30am - 10:30am GMT (5:30pm - 6:30pm HKT) - Join

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This seminar is led by Cambridge Economist Alec Doherty.

Often a misunderstood subject, economics is about how resources are allocated through society, understanding how and why trade and production decisions affect our world. From deciding how many hours to work to how best to negotiate a free-trade deal, economics provides a framework to understand the complex interactions that govern our world.

This session will provide an overview of economics at university, before providing a taster on how Trump's Tariffs may affect the world economy.

Theo Furniss delves into the weird and wonderful world of early twentieth-century writing, exploring how innovative authors forged new forms to fit an unrecognisable society.

What is a poem? Regular rhythm and rhyme, following a set pattern? Or a mix of quotes from other writers? Can it just be a series of sounds? How about a novel - can we always trust who’s telling us the story? Does there even have to be a story?

Delivered by Historian and Linguist from Oxford University, Nikita Nunes, this seminar explores magical realism, a Latin American literary genre that blends fantasy with the everyday to critique history and politics.

Through Isabel Allende’s La casa de los espíritus and Elena Garro’s Los recuerdos del porvenir, participants will examine how these works portray political and patriarchal oppression in contexts like Pinochet’s Chile and 1920s Mexico.

This seminar is delivered by History MPhil graduate from Oxford and former Oxford Boat Club President Ella Stadler.

How did women go from being excluded from the Olympic Games to smashing records on the world stage? This talk uncovers the history of gender in sport, tracing the struggles and triumphs of female athletes. From gender verification controversies to landmark achievements, learn how societal and institutional barriers have shaped—and continue to challenge—the world of women’s sport.

This seminar is delivered by Human Scientist from Oxford, Alfie Dry.

From the blockbuster Jaws to sensationalised news stories, sharks are often painted as bloodthirsty villains, feeding into widespread panic and calls for mass cullings.

Through the lenses of biology, psychology, and media studies, we’ll explore how our perceptions of sharks are shaped and what’s at stake for conservation.

Phoebe Reid, Biologist from Oxford University, delivers a masterclass helping students to understand the nuances of one of the most pressing global issues - climate change.

9:30am - 10:30am GMT (5:30pm - 6:30pm HKT) - Join

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Shiv Kapila, Engineer from Cambridge, a simple topic in GCSE Maths, yet one which is phenomenally important and routinely underestimated.

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Benedict Yorston, Physics and Philosophy at Oxford University, explores the concept of time. What is it, and do we establish our understanding from the laws of physics, or the thinkings of philosophy?

9:30am - 10:30am GMT (5:30pm - 6:30pm HKT) - Join

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Alice Lock, English Literature at Oxford University, discusses literary criticism and explores how to understand literature beyond the scope of school academics.

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Yasmin Ratcliffe, Medic from Oxford University, explores the science of the brain, and how idiosyncrasies in our neural networks can affect our vision.

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Nadia Roeske, Arabic at Oxford University, uses the Arabic language to explore Middle Eastern culture to give students an insight into the rich historical and cultural tapestry of the region.

Sara Al Soodi, Historian from Oxford University, delves into Britain’s historical role in the Middle East and how their decisions might have permanently changed the region.

Alfie Dry, Human Scientist from Oxford University, discusses the meaning behind borders, what they signify, how they were established, and whether they are as clearly defined as they appear on our maps.