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 Vaanee at events@oxfordclimatealumni.com
Upcoming OxCAN Events
- 01 Jul, 10:00 – 11:00 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.
- 20 Sept, 10:30 BSTOxford Botanic Gardens, Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ, UKA guided tour of the Oxford Botanic Gardens led by the Head of Horticulture, Marc Brent for 20 OxCAN members.
![Oxford Botanic Gardens, 400 years of botany, horticulture, research and conservation [OxCAN Members Only]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69aa36_024508c7ec3e40bbbaca29a2a81d7013~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_20,h_21,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/69aa36_024508c7ec3e40bbbaca29a2a81d7013~mv2.jpg)
Past Events
- 17 Jun, 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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Tue 07 Jun07TueJun[Members only] OxCAN Connect - Local Action07 Jun, 19:00 – 20:00ZoomContinuing from February's great discussion, we would love to hear more stories of things your local community are doing to tackle climate change, what's working, what are the challenges and how could we support each other to do more.
Tue 17 May17TueMaySustainable Gardening with Kate Burtonwood17 May, 14:00 BSTZoomKate Burtonwood is Head Gardener at Trinity College, Oxford. She has a deep interest in sustainability and will talk about the challenges of introducing sustainable ideas in her current role, and raise some ideas of what we could be doing at home to focus on sustainable practices in gardening.- Tue 10 May10TueMay[Members only] OxCAN Connect - Staying Inspired10 May, 19:00 BSTZoomOur informal networking events, OxCAN connect are a chance to discuss a topic of your choice. This month, we pick up the conversation that started in September about how we stay inspired to do our bit.
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Tue 19 Apr19TueApr[Members only] Transport Working Group Launch19 Apr, 19:00 BSTZoomJoin Jamie Anderson, who is leading our Transport Working Group, to learn about innovation and share ideas for how we can make a difference in this important area which accounts for 20-25% of global CO2 emissions.
Mon 14 Mar14MonMarSustainable Fashion and Textiles with Deap Khambay14 Mar, 11:00 GMTZoomDeap Khambay has over 10 years experience in the fashion industry including as the Head of Sustainability at 'Seasalt'- Wed 09 Feb09WedFeb[Members only] OxCAN Connect - Local Action09 Feb, 20:00 – 21:30 GMTZoomWe would love to hear your stories of things your local community are doing to tackle climate change, what's working, what are the challenges and how could we support each other to do more.
![[Members only] Annual General Meeting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8bc9c8_7144a6f596e34f9a9fc66342858b9977~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_48,h_20,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/8bc9c8_7144a6f596e34f9a9fc66342858b9977~mv2.jpg)
Thu 03 Feb03ThuFeb[Members only] Annual General Meeting03 Feb, 18:00 – 19:30 GMTZoomWe're delighted to announce our first AGM, now that we have incorporated as a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). Your chance to input to our plans for the future!- 01 Feb, 14:00 GMTZoomJoin Jonty Brunyee from FarmED in discussion of the importance of soil health and carbon sequestration as well as its benefits for farmers and harvests.
Tue 11 Jan11TueJanA Christian Perspective on a Sustainable Food System11 Jan, 10:30 GMTZoomProfessor Mike Rayner brings a unique viewpoint combining science and theology in proposing ways to solve the flaws in our food system.- Sat 06 Nov06SatNov[Members only] OxCAN Connect November - Brainstorming the Climate06 Nov 2021, 11:00 – 12:00 GMTZoomWhat's left to say about climate change? This month, OxCAN Connect is calling on all you rebels out there with original ideas, quirky theories or things to get off your chest. We know the challenge. But what's the solution?
Thu 21 Oct21ThuOctRace to Zero: role of voluntary offsets21 Oct 2021, 19:00 – 20:15 CESTZoomContinuing OxCAN Europe, hear from Dr Steve Smith (Oxford Net Zero), Owen Hewlett (CTO at Gold Standard Foundation), Eli Mitchell-Larson (Scoping Team Lead, Carbon Removal Advocacy Europe), Lori Guetre (Carbon Engineering Ltd.), and Zhizhen Wang (Signify) on the role of voluntary offsetting.
Tue 19 Oct19TueOctClimate Risks in the Asia Pacific19 Oct 2021, 19:30 – 21:00 GMT+10ZoomPart of our Asia, Australia and New Zealand series, speakers Will Steffen and Sujay Natson discuss the risks of climate change to the Asia Pacific region following the latest IPCC report. This event will be followed by optional informal networking for 30 minutes.
Mon 11 Oct11MonOctThe State of the Climate: Updates from the IPCC11 Oct 2021, 19:15 – 20:45 BSTSouth Wing, Exam Schools, 75 - 81 High St, Oxford OX1 4BG, UKOCS Event: A conversation with the lead authors of the latest IPCC report- 06 Oct 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 BSTZoomJudy Brewer AO, speaks about her experiences as a beef cattle farmer and the transition of farming practices in Australia to be more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable
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Fri 17 Sept17FriSept[Members only] In-Person OxCAN Connect: Berlin17 Sept 2021, 18:30 – 22:30 CESTCafe am Neuen See, Lichtensteinallee 2, 10787 Berlin, GermanyOur very first in-person OxCAN meet-up, being held for local members in Berlin in conjunction with the Oxford Berlin Society
Tue 14 Sept14TueSeptRewilding an upland farm (and winning an RHS Gold in the process)14 Sept 2021, 20:00 – 21:00 BSTMeeting Minds EventIn this interactive session at Meeting Minds Sep 2021, Rachel Evatt (Balliol, 2000) talks about the practical elements of her project to restore a more natural ecological balance to her Derbyshire farm
Wed 08 Sept08WedSeptThe politics of decarbonising farming in the UK08 Sept 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 BSTZoomIt's all change for UK farming with huge new policy changes, Brexit, new trade deals. And on top of it all the climate and nature crises. Vicki Hird from Sustain discusses how farmers, the food system and consumers will need to respond and take action. But will politicians help or hinder?
