πŸ“š Beyond Admissions: Academic Life at Oxford & Cambridge


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Academic Events to Watch - 29 January

A day of lectures, discussions, and academic dialogue at Oxford and Cambridge

On 29 January, Oxford and Cambridge will host a series of academic events that reflect the breadth and depth of university-level thinking, from social sciences and public policy to medieval studies and literature.

Below is an overview of what’s happening on the same day across both institutions.

πŸŽ“ Oxford University β€” 29 January

Dynamic Models of Demographic Change:

Ageing, Care Needs, and social Connectivity

πŸ•’ 2:00pm – 3:00pm

A lecture examining how demographic change, ageing populations, and social connectivity intersect and why these questions are central to public policy and social planning.

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Latin Motets and Literary Networks in the Late Middle Ages:

Intertextuality, rhetoric, and digital reading​
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5:00pm – 7:00pm

An in-depth academic session exploring medieval Latin motets, literary networks, and how digital tools are reshaping the reading of historical texts.

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Blavatnik Book Launch: Billionaire Backlash

An evening book launch discussing wealth, power, and public response in a contemporary global context.


πŸŽ“ University of Cambridge β€” 29 January

Discover and Discuss: Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic:

πŸ•” 5:00pm – 6:00pm

A discussion-based session focusing on early medieval cultures, languages, and identities, ideal for students interested in history, literature, and interdisciplinary study.

Why This Matters?

Events like these reflect what university life at institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge truly looks like:

  • active academic dialogue beyond lectures
  • exposure to current research and debate
  • opportunities to engage with ideas outside the classroom

For prospective students, understanding this academic culture is just as important as choosing a course.

At A&J Education, we encourage students to engage early with the intellectual environments they hope to join, not just the application process itself.

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