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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.

29 May

Hopia-Ghana

Investcorp Gallery, St. Antony's College, University of Oxford - Booking Required

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30 May

Mechanic Vitality II: hydraulic philosophy and mechanical passions?

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

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30 May

My Name is Laura Kieler: A Work-in-Progress discussion with Breach Theatre

St Luke's Chapel, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford, OX2 6GG

30 May

What Makes a Comic Autobiographical?

Online Event

31 May

John Clare’s “haunts and homes"

Colin Matthew Room, Radcliffe Humanities, Woodstock Road, Oxford. OX2 6GG

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1 Jun

Heritage Pathway: Careers in Arts & Heritage

Development & Fundraising

Held in partnership with University of Oxford Careers Service

Online

1 Jun

A Conversation on Prisons, Policing, and Abolition

Online - registration required

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1 Jun

Practising Archaeology Vol. 3

Enabling a holistic approach to health and wellbeing

Online | Registration required

2 Jun

Talking Memory Workshop

Ashmolean Museum - Booking Required

2 Jun

After Rome and Further East

Online and in-person at Trinity College, Levine Building

6 Jun

Creative Writing Workshop: A Personal History of Objects

Ashmolean Museum followed by Taylor Institution Library

6 Jun

Forgotten Christianities 2022

Online - registration required

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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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Our news pages provide topical updates on developments and successes from our network

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TORCH

What we do

Research

Knowledge Exchange

International

Humanities Cultural Programme (HCP)

What's on

Hopia-Ghana

Mechanic Vitality II: hydraulic philosophy and mechanical passions?

My Name is Laura Kieler: A Work-in-Progress discussion with Breach Theatre

What Makes a Comic Autobiographical?

John Clare’s “haunts and homes"

Heritage Pathway: Careers in Arts & Heritage

A Conversation on Prisons, Policing, and Abolition

Practising Archaeology Vol. 3

Talking Memory Workshop

After Rome and Further East

Creative Writing Workshop: A Personal History of Objects

Forgotten Christianities 2022

Watch our talks

TORCH updates

Read our blog

Join our mailing list

Read our news

Twitter

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