Inspiring Sheldonian Series continues to celebrate intellectual curiosity and diversity of thought

Published on February 12, 2025

This term's Sheldonian Series event explored the topic of ‘Life’, with three guest speakers delivering presentations examining the theme from planetary, technological and ethical perspectives followed by a lively audience Q&A session.
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