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Sheldonian Series: Life

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The Sheldonian Series
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The Vice Chancellor moderates three guest speakers, delivering presentations examining the theme of Life from planetary, technological and ethical perspectives followed by a lively audience Q&A session.
‘Are we alone in the universe?’ and ‘What does it mean to be human?’ were among the questions explored when another large audience of staff, students and alumni gathered at the Sheldonian Theatre to enjoy the University’s second Sheldonian Series event on Tuesday 11 February.

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Sheldonian Series: Democracy

The inaugural event - Invited participants in the panel discussion represented a range of perspectives, and students, staff and alumni in attendance had an opportunity to engage with the views put forward on the topic of Democracy
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Series
The Sheldonian Series
People
Irene Tracey
Nigel Shadbolt
Jayne Birkby
Luke Bretherton
Keywords
life
universe
planetary
academic debate
diversity of thought
intellectual curiosity
Department: University Administration and Services (UAS)
Date Added: 17/02/2025
Duration: 01:19:54

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