Our
History in Oxford
Purpose.
-Dedicated to fostering intellectual exchange and collaboration among scholars, educators, and professionals from diverse fields
-Providing a platform for in-depth discussions, innovative research presentations, and interdisciplinary dialogue
-Fostering advancement in knowledge, inspiring new ideas, and addressing pressing global challenges
-Bringing together educators in an environment that encourages academic excellence and meaningful connections
-Committed to scholarly engagement
Background.
- The Oxford Round Table Symposiums began in 1989 at St. Peter's College, Oxford
-Over three decades, the symposiums have addressed a wide array of topics, including education law, policy, finance, sustainability, and early childhood education
-We attract international scholars, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community
-Past sessions have been sponsored by the British Council, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Rockefeller Foundation, Apple Computer, Boeing, and the Bernard van Leer Foundation, The Hague, Netherlands
Academic.
-Independent educational and charitable organization, the Oxford Round Table Symposiums are not under the control of the hosting Oxford colleges
-The Oxford Round Table Symposium is free-standing, apolitical and non-denominational
-Papers presented at the Oxford Round Table Symposium are evaluated solely on their academic merit, and publications emanating therefrom are approved only after peer review by external evaluators
-Participation was broadened to include university presidents and subsequently further expanded to involve scholars from many academic disciplines.
Celebrating 37 Years in Oxford