The Oxford Union Society upcoming events

Professor Dame Wendy Hall DBE (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Professor DAme WENDY HALL DBE

Thursday 12 November 2026, 5pm

Professor Dame Wendy Hall DBE co-chaired the UK Government’s landmark 2017 review of AI strategy. Her pioneering system Microcosm helped lay the foundations for the World Wide Web, and she later co-founded the field of Web Science with Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.

Date

Thursday 12 November 2026

Time

5pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

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Week 5 Debate Dinner (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The President of the Oxford Union Society warmly invites you to join us for an exclusive three-course Debate Dinner. The evening will commence with a drinks reception alongside the debate speakers and distinguished guests, followed by dinner, a pre-debate photograph, and reserved priority seating at the debate itself. After the debate, guests are invited to return to the Gladstone Room for the President’s Drinks Reception and the announcement of the debate result. We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening of exceptional dining, stimulating discussion, and world-class debate on the motion:

This house fears censorship more than extremism

Members may purchase 1 ticket each, and each member may purchase 1 additional ticket for a guest. Please make sure you buy the appropriate ticket type. Only Union Members who are eligible for, and have bought, Access Memberships may purchase an Access ticket. Your membership number will be checked against our database. If you are not an Access Member and purchase this ticket, your ticket will be cancelled and no refunds will be given.

Debate dinners are NOT wheelchair accessible, as they take place upstairs in the Macmillan room. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Dress code is black tie. Email confirmation will be sent to the email you have entered in the form. Please ensure you fill out your dietary requirements (and, if applicable, your guest's dietary requirements). Any questions/clarifications should be sent to the Chief of Staff, Aarush Yendamuri, at chief.staff@oxford-union.org

This House Fears Censorship More than Extremism (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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Week 5 Debate

“This House Fears Censorship More than Extremism”

When

Thursday 12 November 2026, 20:00

Where

The Debating Chamber

Proposition

Professor Jacob Mchangama

Founder and director of Justitia and the former Chief Legal Counsel for CEPOS.

Baroness Fox

Director of the Academy of Ideas, independent House of Lords peer and former Brexit Party MEP.

Clare Melford

Co-founder and Executive Director of the Global Disinformation Index.

Jameel Jaffer

Executive Director of Columbia University’s Knight First Amendment Institute and former Deputy Legal Director of the ACLU.

Opposition

Dr Julia Ebner

Oxford researcher specialising in extremism and radicalisation, leading the University’s Violent Extremism Lab.

Neil Basu QPM

Former Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner and former Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing

Damian Collins OBE

Former Conservative MP and Chair of the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bil.

The Hon. Jeh Johnson

Former US Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama and former Pentagon General Counsel.

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Matt Murray (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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MATT MURRAY

Friday 13 November 2026, 4.30pm

Matt Murray is Executive Editor of The Washington Post. During his first two years, the newsroom has won three Pulitzer Prizes: the 2026 awards for public service and feature photography, and the 2025 prize for breaking news coverage. Murray served as editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires from 2018-2023.

Date

Friday 13 November 2026

Time

4.30pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or concerns, please write to ccc@oxford-union.org and we will do our best to assist.

The Oxford Union Society

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Baroness White (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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BARONESS WHITE

Friday 13 November 2026, 7pm

Baroness Sharon White rose through HM Treasury to become the first Black person appointed a Permanent Secretary in HM Civil Service. She was subsequently appointed Chief Executive of Ofcom and Chair of the John Lewis Partnership.

Date

Friday 13 November 2026

Time

7pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Lalit Modi (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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Lalit Modi

Saturday 14 November 2026, 1:30PM

Lalit Modi is the founder of the Indian Premier League, now valued at over $20 billion. He pioneered the franchise model that transformed cricket into a global powerhouse.

Date

Saturday 14 November 2026

Time

1.30pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Oxford Diwali Ball (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Oxford Union, Oxford India Society, and The Oxford Majlis Asia Society are proud to present our Diwali Ball. Get your tickets now and celebrate the festival of lights with us.

First Release Tickets ARE NOW SOLD OUT
Second Release Tickets: £55
Third Release Tickets: £65

All tickets above are available to members and non-members to attend.

Access Tickets: £40

Access Tickets may ONLY be purchased by Oxford Union Access Members. Your membership number will be checked against our database. Purchasing this ticket as a non-member or as a non-access member will result in the ticket being voided without a refund.

Cancelled Jack Clark (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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CANCELLED JACK CLARK

Monday 16 November 2026, time to be confirmed

Jack Clark is co-founder and Head of Public Benefit at Anthropic, an AI research company. Prior to Anthropic, Jack was the Policy Director of OpenAI. Before OpenAI, Jack was a technical journalist who wrote in detail about supercomputers, neural networks, and advanced technology, working for publications ranging from The Register to BusinessWeek. Along with his work at Anthropic, Jack writes Import AI, a popular AI newsletter read by more than 130,000 people every week

Date

Monday 16 November 2026

Time

To be confirmed

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or concerns, please write to ccc@oxford-union.org and we will do our best to assist.

The Oxford Union Society

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Amir Khan (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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AMIR KHAN

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 6pm

Amir Khan is a British former professional boxer from Bolton. At 17 he won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, becoming Britain’s youngest Olympic boxing medallist, before going on to become a unified light-welterweight world champion, holding the WBA and IBF titles. Across a professional career spanning 17 years, he fought at world level in the United Kingdom and the United States, and through the Amir Khan Foundation has supported humanitarian causes around the world.

Date

Tuesday 17 November 2026

Time

6pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Start-up Panel (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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Week 6 Panel

Start-up Panel

When

Wednesday 18 November 2026, 4PM

Where

Room TBC

Examining how regulation, access to investment, policy, and the broader business environment are shaping the UK start-up landscape.

Panelists

Josiah Senu

Co-founder and CEO of Zuba and the Sutton Trust’s 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year.

Aman Verjee

Former VP at PayPal and CFO of eBay, and now General Partner and Founder of Practical Venture Capital.

Dom Hallas

Executive Director of the Startup Coalition and previously worked at the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Careers in Law Panel (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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Week 6 Panel

Careers in Law Panel

When

Wednesday 18 November 2026, 5:30PM

Where

Room TBC

Explore the diverse career paths available across the legal profession, from the Bar to commercial law and beyond.

Panelists

Oliver Aikens

Partner at Freshfields, specialising in international arbitration and disputes.

Kamran Ahmed

Partner at White & Case, specialising in international arbitration and complex cross-border disputes.

Ahmed Abdel Hakram

Partner at Volterra Fietta, specialising in public international law and dispute resolution.

Mahnaz Malik

Barrister at 20 Essex and one of seven external judges on the World Bank Sanctions Board.

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Week 6 Debate Dinner (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This house believes that the Church of England's days are numbered

Debate dinners are NOT wheelchair accessible, as they take place upstairs in the Macmillan room. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

This House Believes that the Church of England's Days are Numbered (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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Week 6 Debate

“This House Believes That the Church of England’s Days Are Numbered”

When

Thursday 19 November 2026, 20:30

Where

The Debating Chamber

Proposition

The Most Revd Dr Foley Beach

Former GAFCON Chairman and former Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in North America

The Rt Revd Andy Lines

Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Network in Europe and former Mission Director of Crosslinks.

Richard Scorer

Head of Abuse Law at Slater and Gordon and author of Betrayed: The English Catholic Church and the Sex Abuse Crisis.

Deputy Jayne Ozanne OBE

Guernsey politician, Anglican campaigner and founder of the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition.

Opposition

The Rt Revd Dr Mark Tanner

Bishop of Chester, Lord Spiritual and Chair of the Church of England’s Ministry Development Board.

The Revd Dr Sam Wells

Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, theologian, broadcaster and former Dean of Duke University Chapel.

The Revd Dr Lee Gatiss

Director of Church Society, Church of England Evangelical Council member and Anglican Church historian.

Professor Grace Davie

Sociologist of religion, Professor Emeritus at Exeter and author of Religion in Britain.

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Rebel Wilson (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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REBEL WILSON

Friday 20 November 2026, 6pm

Rebel Wilson is an Australian actress, comedian, writer and producer, known for her performances in the Pitch Perfect trilogy, Jojo Rabbit and Bridesmaids. She made her directorial debut with The Deb.

Date

Friday 20 November 2026

Time

6pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or concerns, please write to ccc@oxford-union.org and we will do our best to assist.

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Winter Carnival Ball (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Oxford Union presents our Winter Carnival Ball.

Early Bird Tickets: £60

First Release Tickets: £65

Guest Tickets for Non-Members: £75

CJP Panel (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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Week 7 Panel

CJP Panel

When

Sunday 22 November 2026, 2PM

Where

Room TBC

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was formed by young Indians around issues including unemployment, education and political representation. The group has since organised protests and campaigns focussed on these issues.

Panelists

Abhijeet Dipke

Founder of the CJP and political communication strategist.

Saurav Das

CJP spokesperson, co convenor and investigative journalist.

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Lord Hermer (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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LORD HERMER

Wednesday 25 November 2026, 6pm

Lord Hermer served as Attorney General from 2024 to 2026 under Sir Keir Starmer, overseeing the Crown Prosecution Service and Government Legal Department, following three decades as a leading human rights and international law barrister at Matrix Chambers, where he argued landmark cases including Vedanta Resources

Date

Wednesday 25 November 2026

Time

6pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

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Oxford OX1 2DU

War on Drugs Panel (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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Week 7 Panel

War on drugs panel

When

Thursday 26 November 2026, 2PM

Where

Room TBC

Leading voices examine the consequences of prohibition, the case for reform and the future of global drug policy.

Panelist's

Steve Rolles

Drug policy expert and Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation.

Felipe Krause

Brazilian lawyer and drug policy expert, specialising in international drug policy and criminal justice reform.

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Alessandra Galloni (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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ALESSANDRA GALLONI

Thursday 26 November 2026, 5pm

Alessandra Galloni became editor-in-chief of Reuters in April 2021. She oversees all editorial functions across video, text, pictures and graphics. She is the first female editor-in-chief in the organization’s 170-year history. During her tenure, Reuters has received six Pulitzer Prizes, including Reuters’ first wins for National and Beat Reporting.

Previously, Galloni was global managing editor, overseeing news planning and creation, where she was responsible for overseeing Reuters coverage and developing stories with a cross-regional focus. She first joined Reuters in 1996 for the Italian-language news service in Rome, later moving to the equities reporting team in London. She re-joined Reuters in September 2013 as editor of the Southern Europe bureau following 13 years at The Wall Street Journal, where she worked as a reporter, economics and business writer and editor, in London, Paris and Rome.

Date

Thursday 26 November 2026

Time

5pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or concerns, please write to ccc@oxford-union.org and we will do our best to assist.

The Oxford Union Society

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Week 7 Debate Dinner (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This house believes that the institution of marriage still harms women

Debate dinners are NOT wheelchair accessible, as they take place upstairs in the Macmillan room. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

This House Believes that the Institution of Marriage Still Harms Women (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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Week 7 Debate

“This House Believes That the Institution of Marriage Still Harms Women”

When

Thursday 26 November 2026, 20:30

Where

The Debating Chamber

Proposition

Dr Charlotte Proudman

Award-winning family-law barrister, women’s rights campaigner and founder of specialist firm Proudmans

Ayesha Vardag

Leading divorce lawyer and founder of Vardags, a specialist London family law firm, and a prominent commentator on marriage and family law.

Jane Moore

Journalist, Sun columnist, author and longstanding panelist on ITV’s Loose Women

Opposition

Dr Wendy Wang

Sociologist, Director of Research at the Institute for Family Studies and former Pew senior researcher

Dr Joanna Williams

Founder of Cieo, Spiked columnist and author of How Woke Won.

Melanie McDonagh

Spectator contributor, Evening Standard writer-at-large and author of Converts.

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Robert Zemeckis (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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ROBERT ZEMECKIS

Monday 30 November 2026, 5pm

Robert Zemeckis is the Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind some of the most beloved films in modern cinema, including Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and The Polar Express. Zemeckis is renowned for combining compelling storytelling with technical innovation, and his films have become cultural landmarks across generations.

Date

Monday 30 November 2026

Time

5pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or concerns, please write to ccc@oxford-union.org and we will do our best to assist.

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Ed Poulton (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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ED POULTON

Wednesday 2 December 2026, 5pm

Edward Poulton is Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie's London office and a leading figure in international arbitration. He is currently advising on a $10 billion dispute between a Petrobras-led consortium and Brazil's state oil and gas agency, ANP

Date

Wednesday 2 December 2026

Time

5pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Daniel Kraus (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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DANIEL KRAUS

Wednesday 2 December 2026, 7pm

Daniel Kraus won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for Angel Down. He's authored Rotters and Whalefall, and co-authored Trollhunters and The Shape of Water

Date

Wednesday 2 December 2026

Time

7pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

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Oxford OX1 2DU

Cass Sunstein (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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CASS SUNSTEIN

Thursday 3 December 2026, 5pm

The most cited legal scholar in the USA, Cass Sunstein is best known as co-author of the bestselling book Nudge, which helped popularise the idea that governments and organisations can shape behaviour through the design of choices.

Date

Thursday 3 December 2026

Time

5pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

♿︎

Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or concerns, please write to ccc@oxford-union.org and we will do our best to assist.

The Oxford Union Society

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Week 8 Debate Dinner (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

This house prefers a dictatorship of merit over a tyranny of majority

Debate dinners are NOT wheelchair accessible, as they take place upstairs in the Macmillan room. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

This House Prefers a Dictatorship of Merit over a Tyranny of Majority (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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Week 4 Debate

“This House Prefers a Dictatorship of Merit over a Tyranny of Majority”

When

Thursday 3 December 2026, 20:30

Where

The Debating Chamber

Proposition

Garett Jones

George Mason economist and author of 10% Less Democracy and The Culture Transplant

Bai Tongdong

Fudan political philosopher and author of Against Political Equality: The Confucian Case.

Opposition

Tom Brake

CEO of Unlock Democracy, former Liberal Democrat MP and former Deputy Leader of the House of Commons

Baroness Bennett

Green Party peer, former party leader and former editor of the Guardian Weekly

Stein Ringen

Political scientist, Oxford Emeritus Professor and author specialising in democracy, governance and state power.

Jayaprakash Narayan

Founder of Lok Satta, former Indian civil servant, legislator and prominent democratic-reform campaigner

Members and guests are encouraged to arrive in good time before the advertised start.

Registration does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served — registering only adds a reminder to your calendar.

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Pritam Singh (4 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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PRITAM SINGH

Friday 4 December 2026, 3pm

Pritam Singh is Secretary-General of the Workers' Party and Singapore’s de facto leader of opposition. Under his leadership, the Workers' Party achieved its highest-ever seat count in Singapore's history at the 2020 general election, winning ten seats in Parliament.

Date

Friday 4 December 2026

Time

3pm

Venue

The Oxford Union
St Michael’s Street, Oxford OX1 2DU

Please note: registration to the event does not guarantee entry — it is first come, first served. Registration ensures you can add an event reminder to your personal calendar only.

On Arrival

Please arrive in good time before the advertised start. Please bring your membership card where applicable and follow any admission instructions provided by the Union.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Union.

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Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or concerns, please write to ccc@oxford-union.org and we will do our best to assist.

The Oxford Union Society

St Michael’s Street
Oxford OX1 2DU