Orford summer program

Check out a sample timetable of the Summer In Oxford programme. Receive high school credit for joining our summer programme. Student Blog Entries. Photo Gallery. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

Get started today and arrive on your course ready to delve into it. So far I am finding the material interesting because, in my experience, it helps me to approach the in-person course with less fear and uncertainty.

The materials show me what I am supposed to know before going so I feel less scared. It is good to start with the more general questions the writing advice is very useful and then, move on to the subject-specific information. I am looking forward to looking through the materials uploaded on the Foundation platform. Our summer school tutors are expert academics, passionate about their subject, and they're here to help you take your next step towards success. She gained her PhD in Biomolecular Sciences subject: Biochemistry in from the University of Trento Italy , after publishing 6 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Claudia has experienced interdisciplinary research in international teams across Europe and US and has tutored high school students and undergraduates in General, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry for 4 years.

A strong believer in science communication, she spends her spare time attending workshops and watching TED talks to improve her transferable skills. His main research and teaching interests were Renaissance studies, French classical drama and Francophone theatre from Africa and the Caribbean.

As Emeritus Fellow of Oriel College from he has translated and adapted plays for performance by both students and professional actors. These include Greek tragedies, a French medieval mystery play, Shakespeare, French classical tragedies, and African and Caribbean Francophone theatre.

His current research is on theatre and interculturalism from the Renaissance to the present day, with special reference to representations of religious and cultural diversity in the theatre. Hila Levy is studying for her DPhil in Zoology at Oxford, researching the diseases and population genetics of several penguin species in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic.

Originally from Puerto Rico, Hila has lived, studied and worked on every continent. A strong believer in interdisciplinary teaching and research, she obtained a B. She subsequently worked in government service for several years, and obtained an additional M. Hila has taught with Oxford Summer Courses for two years, and also lectures and tutors Oxford undergraduates in Biological Sciences. Her main research interests are in Chaucer, the medieval and early Renaissance love lyric, and poetics, with an emphasis on the intersection of form and meaning.

She also has particular interests in the relationship between medieval and Renaissance poetry. She is currently working on a book on the role of rhyme in love lyric from to The accolade has been awarded for our sustained growth and commercial success in international trade and our commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Choose from over 50 inspiring summer school subjects. It's the perfect chance to consolidate your learning, or try something totally new. Wherever you are. Summer school means so much more than study. From cultural events to sightseeing, you'll be making memories at every turn. Beyond the books, there's a world of entertainment and culture to explore. Once you're up-to-date with your city's rich past, head back to the present, where you can shop, dine and dance in contemporary restaurants, or enjoy a formal dinner in the college hall.

Whether you're staying in Oxford, Cambridge, London, or Wycombe Abbey, your surroundings will be beautiful, but remember you're well placed to explore further afield too. A History of the English Language Available. This course will focus on the queen's relations with those closest to her at the court, addressing questions of power and intimacy. Samuel Pepys' London Available. These provide a vivid picture of a court and capital city on the verge of profound transformation.

Men and women returned home to transform British art and architecture with their experiences. What they did, saw, and collected will form the basis of our own discoveries. Contact us summerschools conted.