Forum Series

The Forum Series, which launched the Cultural Heritage Programme, took place in January and February 2013, it was supported by Oxford's John Fell Research Fund.

Six Fora took place, featuring speakers from academia, business, government and other cultural institutions. The talks they delivered can be viewed below. Scroll down to view them all.

What can the University contribute and how can it benefit?
How has globalisation changed perceptions of cultural heritage?
How has technology transformed access and dissemination?
What is cultural heritage law?
How can leadership development and the world of commerce contribute?
How can the University and cultural organisations collaborate?

What can the University contribute and how can it benefit?

24 January 2013

Speakers at this session included Professor Donna Kurtz, Professor Shearer West, Dr. Christopher Brown, Dr. Giovanna Vitelli, Dr. Chris Fletcher and Loren Griffeth.

Professor Donna Kurtz

Programme Coordinator

Professor Donna Kurtz, of the Oxford e-Research Centre, introduces the Forum Series.

Shearer West

Professor Shearer West is head of the Humanities Division at the University of Oxford.

Christopher Brown

Dr Christopher Brown is the Director of the Ashmolean Museum.

Giovanna Vitelli

Dr. Giovanna Vitelli is from the Mellon Engagement Programme.

Chris Fletcher

Dr Chris Fletcher is Keeper of Special Collections at the Bodleian Library.

Loren Griffith

Loren Griffith is Director of International Strategy at the University of Oxford.

How has globalisation changed perceptions of cultural heritage?

31 January 2013

Speakers at this session included Professor Donna Kurtz, Professor Ed Herzig, Professor Rana Mitter, Dr. Mallica Kumbera Landrus, Dr. Francesca Leoni and Professor Heather Viles.

Donna Kurtz

Programme Coordinator

Professor Donna Kurtz, of the Oxford e-Research Centre, introduces the day's talks.

Ed Herzig

Ed Herzig is a Professor of Oriental Studies, Persian.

Rana Mitter

Professor Rana Mitter is Director-Designate of the China Centre.

Mallica Landrus

Dr Mallica Kumbera Landrus is Teaching Curator at the Ashmolean Museum.

Francesca Leoni

Dr Francesca Leoni is Curator of Islamic Art at the Ashmolean Museum.

Heather Viles

Heather Viles is a Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford.

How has technology transformed access and dissemination?

7 February 2013

Speakers at this session included Professor Donna Kurtz, Professor Anne Trefethen, Professor David de Roure, Paul Groves, Dr. Wolframm Hortsmann, Dr. Eric Meyer and Mike Monaghan.

Donna Kurtz

Programme Coordinator

Professor Donna Kurtz, of the Oxford e-Research Centre, introduces the day's talks.

Anne Trefethen

Professor Anne Trefethen is Chief Information Officer at the University of Oxford.

David de Roure

Professor David de Roure is the Director of the Oxford e-Research Centre.

Paul Groves

Paul Groves represented the Ashmolean Museum at the Forum Seminar.

Wolfram Hortsmann

Dr. Wolfram Hortsmann is Associate Director for Digital Library Programmes and Information Technology at the Bodleian Libraries.

Eric Meyer

Dr. Eric Meyer is a research Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute.

Mike Monaghan

Mike Monaghan is the IT Director for Global Academic Business at Oxford University Press.

What is Cultural Heritage Law?

14 February 2013

Speakers at this session included Professor Donna Kurtz, Dr. Emily Hudson, Peter Hirtle, Professor Timothy Endicott and Professor Ewan McKendrick.

Donna Kurtz

Programme Coordinator

Professor Donna Kurtz, of the Oxford e-Research Centre, introduces the Forum Series.

Emily Hudson

Dr. Emily Hudson is a Career Development Fellow in International Property.

Peter Hirtle

Peter Hirtle is a Senior Policy Advisor in Digital Scholarship and Preservation.

Timothy Endicott

Professor Timothy Endicott is Dean of the Faculty of Law.

Ewan McKendrick

Professor Ewan McKendrick is Registrar and Professor of Private Law.

How can Leadership Development and the World of Commerce Contribute?

21 February 2015

Speakers at this session included Professor Donna Kurtz, Professor Roy Westbrook, Tracey Camillieri, Pegram Harrison and Linda Scott.

Donna Kurtz

Programme Coordinator

Professor Donna Kurtz, of the Oxford e-Research Centre, introduces the Forum Series.

Roy Westbrook

Professor Roy Westbrook is Deputy Dean of the Saïd Business School.

Tracey Camillieri

Tracey Camillieri is the Director of the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme, Saïd Business School.

Pegram Harrison

Pegram Harrison is a Fellow in Entrepreneurship at the Saïd Business School.

Linda Scott

Linda Scott is the DP World Chair for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Saïd Business School.

How can the University and Cultural Organisations Collaborate?

28 February 2015

Speakers at this session included Professor Donna Kurtz, Loren Griffith, Professor Malcolm Airs, Dr. Christopher Young, Carol Ann Scott, Robert Medellin, Dr. Mechtild Rossler and Giovani Boccardi.

Donna Kurtz

Programme Coordinator

Professor Donna Kurtz, of the Oxford e-Research Centre, introduces the Forum Series.

Loren Griffith

Loren Griffith is Director of International Strategy at the University of Oxford.

Malcolm Airs

Professor Malcolm Airs is the Director of the Kellogg Centre for the Historic Environment.

Christopher Young

Dr. Christopher Young is Head of International Advice at English Heritage.

Carol Ann Scott

Carol Ann Scott is Chair of ICOM UK.

Robert Madelin

Robert Madelin is EU Director-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology.

Dr Mechtild Rossler and Giovani Boccardi

Dr. Mechtild Rossler is Deputy Director of UNESCO's World Heritage Centre. Giovani Boccardi's responsibilties include UNESCO's World Heritage Centre, Sustainable Development, Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Building.