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Postgraduate "Work In Progress" Seminar

Postgraduate Work-In-Progress Seminar

A weekly seminar for Philosophy postgraduates to present their in-progress work, followed by a well-spirited trip to the pub.


Overview

The WIP provides a risk-free and supportive space for postgraduates to present their work and receive feedback from other graduates and faculty.

  • When: Every Thursday (5pm to 6:15pm)
  • Where: Room S1.50 (Social Sciences Building, First Floor)
  • What: Presentation + Q&A

Attendance optional but highly recommended. All postgraduates are welcome to present or attend -- whether MA, MPhil, PhD, Visitors, etc.


Useful Info

The WIP is a unique opportunity for graduates to develop their presenting and writing skills, take risks, test out ideas, and receive constructive feedback from peers.

  • Presentation: 30 minutes
  • Open Discussion / Q&A: 40 minutes
  • Material: Work in progress (essay drafts, thesis sections, a substantial set of notes, ... ).
  • Style: Flexible. Slides, handouts, or neither.
  • Audience: No prior reading or background knowledge expected. All are encouraged to attend and present (including visiting postgraduates).

Presentations need not be watertight or polished pieces at all. You are encouraged to present work at all stages of the writing process.


Should you present?

Are you a postgraduate? Then yes, you should present.

 
NEXT TALK

Rozemin Keshvani

(PhD)

Kant


Thursday 25/06/2026

5pm - 6:15pm

S1.50


ORGANISERS

Tiago Rodrigues

Lucas Menezes 

   

 

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Society for Educational Studies Annual Colloquium: 'Writers and Their Education' - Oriel College, University of Oxford

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Location: Oriel College, University of Oxford

'Writers and Their Education' brings together scholarly and literary-professional examination of conceptions, perceptions and representations of education in the life and works of writers across all genres of literature (biography, cirticism, drama, fiction, poetry) and academic writing in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The colloquium will take a fresh look at the influences of education, broadly conceived. The audience will be a mixed one of inter-disciplinary academics and professional writers.

All colloquium costs are funded by the Society for Educational Studies, but places are limited to 100 delegates. Delegates are asked to become members of the Society at a cost of £30.

Keynote Speakers will include:

Professor Homi Bhabha, Harvard University

Professor Anthony Cascardi, University of California at Berkeley

Dr Eileen John, 91¸£Àû

Professor Noel Carroll, New York University

Professor Ivor Goodson, University of Brighton

After Dinner Speaker: Professor Michael Rosen, Goldsmiths, University of London, and Children's Laureate 2007-2009.

Please email the colloquium organisers: Dr. Emma Williams (91¸£Àû) e.williams.1@warwick.ac.uk and Dr. Liam Gearon (Oxford) liam.gearon@education.oxford.ac.uk if you wish to attend.

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