Events at Balliol

This exhibition will investigate the growing interest in mountaineering from the 18th century onwards when scientists and natural philosophers began their explorations. Through exhibits from Balliol’s historic collections and items borrowed from the Alpine Club, it will uncover the stories of Balliol people involved in some important expeditions, scientific innovations and adventures in the mountains.

Preacher: Revd Tom Clammer, the Anglican Order of Cistercians.

All Balliol students are welcome. Meet at the Broad Street Lodge.

Dr Amanda Vincent, Professor in the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia, will give a lecture entitled ‘From Seahorse Sex to Global Policy Change.’ The Dawkins Prize is endowed by a generous donation from the family of Professor Richard Dawkins FRS (1959 and Honorary Fellow).

• Get out in the fresh air in the spring/summer evenings
• Connect with others through song
• A low-pressure environment to enjoy harmonies and rhythms

Oxford Trobadors, a music group run by Professor Denis Noble (Emeritus Fellow), is returning to the Holywell Music Room on 28 April. The group will perform a charity event to celebrate the return. All tickets are free and can be booked via EventBrite.

Paddington Trio — an award-winning piano trio. Programme to include works by Sibelius and Rebecca Clarke.

Please join Professor Jason Casellas (John G. Winant Visiting Professor of American Government) for his lecture ‘Shifting Allegiances: The Election of Latino Republicans to US Congress and State Legislatures’. Register here.

Details to be confirmed. Members of the Common Room only.

Professor Mark Walters (Oliver Smithies Visiting Fellow) will give an Oliver Smithies Lecture. Title to be confirmed.

Members’ Concert, featuring a variety of works performed by Balliol members and friends. 

Daniel Carison (baritone) and Rhodri Britton (piano): rediscovering the late English Art Song.

Professor Mark Walters (Oliver Smithies Visiting Fellow) will give an Oliver Smithies Lecture. Title to be confirmed.

Dr Steven Freilich (Oliver Smithies Visiting Fellow) will give an Oliver Smithies Lecture. Title to be confirmed.

Details to be confirmed. Members of the Common Room only.