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TORCH

We are TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities.
A hub for multi-disciplinary research projects and research engagement at the University of Oxford

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Research

We seed and incubate interdisciplinary research Networks and Programmes.

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Knowledge Exchange

We create and nurture mutually beneficial collaborations between researchers and organisations external to the University.

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International

We support various types of International Engagement, enabling and facilitating research connections and collaborations.

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Humanities Cultural Programme (HCP)

Public programme, powered by research engagement in the Humanities at the University of Oxford.

8 Jun

Exhibition ‘Annie Ernaux, Nobel Laureate: Class, Gender, and Life-Writing’

Library of St Hugh’s College, St Margaret's Rd, Oxford, OX2 6LE

16 Jun

Gifts and Books exhibition

Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG

28 Sep

Pre-Concert Talk | Rachmaninov Song

Wigmore Hall | 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

28 Sep

Concert | Rachmaninov Song

Wigmore Hall | 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

30 Sep

More-than-human perspectives on the planet: Workshop Two

The Ultimate Picture Palace, Jeune Street, Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1BN

30 Sep

Cli-Fi – Everything is Connected (12A)

The Ultimate Picture Palace, Jeune Street, Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1BN

2 Oct

Exchanging knowledge: experiments in research communication and film

Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BD

11 Oct

Book at Lunchtime: Courting India

Seminar Room, Radcliffe Humanities Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG.

13 Oct

Uehiro Lectures 2023: Knowledge and Achievement: Their Value, Nature, and Public Policy Role

Lecture Theatre, Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BD

15 Oct

The Dancing Master: Leveret concert

Blackwell Hall, Bodleian Libraries

18 Oct

Uehiro Lectures 2023: Knowledge and Achievement: Their Value, Nature, and Public Policy Role

Lecture Theatre, Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BD

19 Oct

Ethics in AI Annual Lecture with Alondra Nelson

Jesus College, Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub, Market Street, Oxford

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Watch our bite-size talks, in depth lectures and cross-disciplinary discussions given by leading thinkers and practitioners across the arts and sciences on our YouTube channel.

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Our blog highlights stories and thought pieces from across our network

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TORCH

What we do

Research

Knowledge Exchange

International

Humanities Cultural Programme (HCP)

What's on

Exhibition ‘Annie Ernaux, Nobel Laureate: Class, Gender, and Life-Writing’

Gifts and Books exhibition

Pre-Concert Talk | Rachmaninov Song

Concert | Rachmaninov Song

More-than-human perspectives on the planet: Workshop Two

Cli-Fi – Everything is Connected (12A)

Exchanging knowledge: experiments in research communication and film

Book at Lunchtime: Courting India

Uehiro Lectures 2023: Knowledge and Achievement: Their Value, Nature, and Public Policy Role

The Dancing Master: Leveret concert

Uehiro Lectures 2023: Knowledge and Achievement: Their Value, Nature, and Public Policy Role

Ethics in AI Annual Lecture with Alondra Nelson

Watch our talks

TORCH updates

Read our blog

Join our mailing list

Read our news

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