Forum Series
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.