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Events
We host a range of events, for members or for the wider public. If you're interested to speak or share an event with us, please email us at info@oxfordclimatealumni.com

Upcoming OxCAN Events
- Tue 20 Jun20TueJun[Members only] OxCAN Connect - Influence20 Jun, 12:00 – 13:00ZoomJoin other alumni for an online networking event and discussion around the topic of ‘influence’ in relation to climate action.
- Mon 03 Jul03MonJul[Members only] OxCAN Connect - Community03 Jul, 14:00 – 15:00ZoomJoin other alumni for an online networking event and discussion around the topic of ‘community’ in relation to climate.
- Thu 21 Sept21ThuSeptEdible Gardening Workshop21 Sept, 09:30 – 14:30Damson Farm, Northend, Batheaston, Bath BA1, UKThe Sustainable Food and Farming Working Group would like to invite you to this small group Edible Gardening Workshop.
- Time is TBDNettlebed, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5DA, UKOxCAN Sustainable Food and Farming Working Group would like to invite you to join them on a tour of Nettlebed Creamery, Henley on Thames.
Past Events
- Thu 11 May11ThuMayOxCAN Conference 2023 (rescheduled)11 May, 09:30 – 16:00Thatcher Business Education Centre, Said Business School, Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HPA conference to empower and mobilise alumni and guests to make personal climate choices and take community climate action.
- 03 May, 12:00 – 13:00ZoomJoin Dr Neil Hawkes as he shares insights into why values-based education creates a culture for teaching and learning that empowers schools to encourage a transformation of consciousness that leads to altruistic behaviour.
- Fri 28 Apr28FriAprMembership Experience Focus Group (PM)28 Apr, 15:00 – 17:00ZoomJoin us to discuss points arising from the recent membership survey and share ideas for the future of OxCAN.
- Fri 28 Apr28FriAprMembership Experience Focus Group (AM)28 Apr, 09:00 – 11:00ZoomJoin us to discuss points arising from the recent membership survey and share ideas for the future of OxCAN. OxCAN members only.
- Mon 24 Apr24MonAprAction Learning Set (three sessions)24 Apr, 11:00 – 12:30ZoomWould you like to join a small confidential Action Learning Set to support your critical-thinking, problem-solving, creative solutions and innovative practice?
- Wed 19 Apr19WedAprTour of Peterley Manor Farm19 Apr, 10:00 – 12:30Prestwood, Peterley Ln, Prestwood, Great Missenden HP16 0HH, UKOxCAN Sustainable Food and Farming Working Group would like to invite you to join them on a tour of Peterley Manor Farm.
- Thu 09 Feb09ThuFebThe importance of sustainable regional food in the USA09 Feb, 15:00ZoomOxCAN Sustainable Food and Farming Working Group would like to invite you to join them on this online event hosted by Kathleen Finlay, the President of Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming.
- Tue 07 Feb07TueFebHow we know about the past climate07 Feb, 16:00ZoomJoin speaker Jamie Anderson to learn more about climate proxies and how people in many different fields contribute to our understanding of climate over time.
- Fri 18 Nov18FriNovUnderstanding Food Chains18 Nov 2022, 09:30 – 10:30 GMTZoomJoin Emma Burnett for a discussion on the 'Complicated Food Chain'. It will get you thinking about practical approaches for tackling the complexity of food supply.
- Fri 28 Oct28FriOctA Journey to Wasteless Beauty28 Oct 2022, 13:00 – 14:00 BSTZoomHow start-ups are collaborating to drive the circular economy. Seeds of Colour and Arkive will share their collaboration story. A combination of science, creativity and nature.
- Mon 24 Oct24MonOctCreating Nature-Positive Cosmetics24 Oct 2022, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTZoomHow start-ups are collaborating to drive the circular economy with nature-positive cosmetics. Seeds of Colour and NIAB will share their collaboration story. A combination of science, creativity and nature, across different industries (agriculture and beauty).
- Thu 13 Oct13ThuOctHOT IN HERE13 Oct 2022, 20:00 BST – 14 Oct 2022, 21:20 BSTThe North Wall Arts Centre, S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN, UKA protest. A theatre show. An energy-generating dance party. Hot in Here celebrates action taking place around the world for climate justice.
- Thu 13 Oct13ThuOctGuided Tour of Oxford Botanic Garden13 Oct 2022, 10:00 BSTOxford Botanic Garden, Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ, UKA guided tour of the Oxford Botanic Garden led by Marc Brent, the Head of Horticulture. Celebrating 400 years of botany, horticulture, research and conservation.
- Tue 04 Oct04TueOctSustainable and natural building design04 Oct 2022, 20:00 – 21:00 BSTZoomJoin our guest speaker, Hugh Conway Morris from Manifest Design Workshop, to talk about how we can move from traditional to sustainable construction, using natural building techniques and materials with low embodied carbon.
- Tue 27 Sept27TueSeptClimate and Arts: Can the arts support work on climate change?27 Sept 2022, 20:00 – 21:00ZoomJoin our guest speakers to discuss how the arts can support work on climate change, including different regional views: Cerulean (Cerulean Sounds, UK) Ellie Monk (Green Arts Oxfordshire Network, UK) Roberto M. Saco (Life=H2O, USA) Munir Al Sachroni (Soboman 219 Art Space, Indonesia)
- 27 Jul 2022, 14:00 – 15:30 BSTZoomCome join Dr. T. Acheampong and P. Anaman, who will present their newly-published book chapter, which examines how Africa’s oil & gas industry should respond to the global energy transition and climate challenges.
- 25 Jul 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 BSTZoomThe talk will outline examples of existing community businesses that are building a more sustainable food system, and what needs to change in terms of national policy, legislation and funding for more communities to be able to take ownership of food production and supply to ensure a just transition.
- 17 Jun 2022, 12:00 – 13:00 BSTZoomProfessor Jo Patterson will talk about her experiences in achieving affordable low carbon housing including both new build and retrofit housing - involving the design and construction of an affordable energy positive new build home that has been replicated by social housing companies in Wales.
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