Who We Are


OxfordSpeaks is a student led society with the aim of providing all students at the University of Oxford and members of the public with the opportunity to hear and engage with a wide range of distinguished speakers. Having hosted former Prime Ministers, Nobel Prize Winners, politicians and academics, we aim to provide our members with a diverse and impressive range of speakers to inspire, inform and engage.

Our values & mission

Freedom of speech and wider intellectual freedom are paramount. By aiming to foster an open and inclusive environment to allow open and respectful discussion to thrive, we hope to empower students in turn to make change. In line with this mission, we host speakers of a wide range of backgrounds and beliefs.

Most importantly, we believe financial barriers should not obstruct the opportunity for students to engage with our events. Therefore, we aim to provide students with unparalleled access to some of the foremost thinkers and innovators, at little or no charge.

Our
numbers

3K+

Members within the University of Oxford; our membership is comprised exclusively of undergraduate & postgraduate students, academics and staff.


25+

Colleges within the University of oxford represented in our membership and on committee, giving us a wide reach within the university.


£0

Membership fee charged, unlike most other societies within the University of Oxford.


15%

IAcceptance rate of new applicants onto Executive and General Committee (figures pertain to the 2023-2024 academic intake)



Our Home

info@oxford-speaks.com

Jesus College, Turl Street
Oxford, 0X1 3DW