Oxford Martin School

Oxford's interdisciplinary research institute, dealing with the problems of the future.

Oxford University

Investing in research that cuts across disciplines to tackle a wide range of issues such as climate change, disease and inequality. They support novel, high risk and multidisciplinary projects that may not fit within conventional funding channels, doing so because breaking boundaries can produce results that could dramatically improve the wellbeing of this and future generations.

Part of Old Indian Institute Building

Wonderful, ornate building on the corner of Broad, Catte and Holywell Streets.

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Past, present, and future of economic growth: how we should rethink it

Award-winning economist Daniel Susskind argues that we cannot abandon growth but instead we must redirect it, making it better reflect what we truly value. He will explores what really drives growth, and offers original ideas for combatting our economic slowdown. More info

Wed 24th Apr

The Dr Stanley Ho Memorial Lecture: 'Revisiting genetic determinism: evidence from large population cohorts'

In this talk, Professor Caroline Wright, Professor of Genomic Medicine at the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Exeter, will outline recent research into penetrance of different diseases across different populations, and discuss the broader implications of these findings for genomic screening. More info

Mon 29th Apr

Eating to conserve: harnessing seafood sustainability to save threatened sharks

In this talk, Dr Divya Karnad will dwell on her experience co-founding a sustainable seafood initiative, InSeason Fish, and how talking to diverse groups of people, about topics other than wildlife, can help bridge the gap between the economy and the conservation of threatened sharks in India. More info

Wed 1st May

Making sense of chaos: a better economics for a better world

In this talk Doyne Farmer, author of Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World presents a manifesto for how to do economics better. He will fuse his profound knowledge and expertise with stories from his life to explain how we can bring a scientific revolution to bear on the economic conundrums facing society. More info

Thu 2nd May

Old Indian Institute
34 Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3BD

01865 287430 Email venue Visit website oxfordmartinschool @oxmartinschool

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Old Indian Institute
34 Broad Street
Oxford
OX1 3BD

01865 287430 Email venue Visit website oxfordmartinschool @oxmartinschool

Wheelchair-friendly