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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

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Upcoming OxCAN Events

  • 20 Jun, 12:00 – 13:00
    Zoom
    Join other alumni for an online networking event and discussion around the topic of ‘influence’ in relation to climate action.
  • 03 Jul, 14:00 – 15:00
    Zoom
    Join other alumni for an online networking event and discussion around the topic of ‘community’ in relation to climate.
  • 21 Sept, 09:30 – 14:30
    Damson Farm, Northend, Batheaston, Bath BA1, UK
    The Sustainable Food and Farming Working Group would like to invite you to this small group Edible Gardening Workshop.
  • Time is TBD
    Nettlebed, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5DA, UK
    OxCAN 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

  • 11 May, 09:30 – 16:00
    Thatcher Business Education Centre, Said Business School, Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HP
    A conference to empower and mobilise alumni and guests to make personal climate choices and take community climate action.
  • 03 May, 12:00 – 13:00
    Zoom
    Join 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.
  • 28 Apr, 15:00 – 17:00
    Zoom
    Join us to discuss points arising from the recent membership survey and share ideas for the future of OxCAN.
  • 28 Apr, 09:00 – 11:00
    Zoom
    Join us to discuss points arising from the recent membership survey and share ideas for the future of OxCAN. OxCAN members only.
  • 24 Apr, 11:00 – 12:30
    Zoom
    Would you like to join a small confidential Action Learning Set to support your critical-thinking, problem-solving, creative solutions and innovative practice?
  • 19 Apr, 10:00 – 12:30
    Prestwood, Peterley Ln, Prestwood, Great Missenden HP16 0HH, UK
    OxCAN Sustainable Food and Farming Working Group would like to invite you to join them on a tour of Peterley Manor Farm.
  • 09 Feb, 15:00
    Zoom
    OxCAN 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.
  • 07 Feb, 16:00
    Zoom
    Join speaker Jamie Anderson to learn more about climate proxies and how people in many different fields contribute to our understanding of climate over time.
  • 18 Nov 2022, 09:30 – 10:30 GMT
    Zoom
    Join 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.
  • 28 Oct 2022, 13:00 – 14:00 BST
    Zoom
    How 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.
  • 24 Oct 2022, 16:00 – 17:00 BST
    Zoom
    How 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).
  • HOT IN HERE
    Thu 13 Oct
    13 Oct 2022, 20:00 BST – 14 Oct 2022, 21:20 BST
    The North Wall Arts Centre, S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN, UK
    A protest. A theatre show. An energy-generating dance party. Hot in Here celebrates action taking place around the world for climate justice.
  • 13 Oct 2022, 10:00 BST
    Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Ln, Oxford OX1 4AZ, UK
    A guided tour of the Oxford Botanic Garden led by Marc Brent, the Head of Horticulture. Celebrating 400 years of botany, horticulture, research and conservation.
  • 04 Oct 2022, 20:00 – 21:00 BST
    Zoom
    Join 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.
  • 27 Sept 2022, 20:00 – 21:00
    Zoom
    Join 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 BST
    Zoom
    Come 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 BST
    Zoom
    The 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 BST
    Zoom
    Professor 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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