Next symposium

5 – 7 July at St Catherine’s College, Oxford/UK
and 14 – 29 July Online

Our 2024 theme can encompass a wide array of disciplines and perspectives, ranging from art and the humanities through the physical, biological and social sciences, to the realms of the policy-maker and, especially, the practitioner laboring in the kitchen, orchard, or garden.

Symposiasts voted for “Gardens, Flowers, & Fruits” at the conclusion of our (exclusively online) 2021 symposium: it was an optimistic moment, with a fresh, almost spring-like sense of renewal as the pandemic was slowly receding, yet it was cast against the backdrop of how quickly our fragile lifestyles can change. Our selection of “Gardens, Flowers, & Fruits” reflects that precarious balance, celebrating the joys of the natural world while conscious of the significant stresses in our environment.

Campus updates

For those of you familiar with St Catz, this year’s meeting sites will be different from the ones you have previously experienced, as many of our usual spaces are undergoing essential renovations. New pavilions will take the place of the dining hall, lecture theatre, and seminar rooms, while the en-suite bedrooms remain unaffected and will be available for those choosing to stay at the College. Click the button below for more information.

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Full residential St Catz and online – Single
Access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 2 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation, 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 600
89 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Single – staying an extra night on Thursday
Access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 3 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation (Thursday to Sunday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 720
13 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Single – staying an extra night on Sunday
Access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 3 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation (Friday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 720
1 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Single – staying extra nights on Thursday & Sunday
Access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 4 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation (Thursday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 840
4 available
Full non-residential St Catz and online
Access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), not including accommodation. Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 400
13 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing (price per person)
Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 2 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast, 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 600
6 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing – staying an extra night on Thursday (price per person)
Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast (Thursday to Sunday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 680
2 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing – staying an extra night on Sunday (price per person)
Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast (Friday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 680
2 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing – staying extra nights on Thursday and Sunday (price per person)
Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 4 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast (Thursday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 760
2 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast (ticket includes accom for two)
Price includes accommodation for two people for 2 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room. For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 800
2 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast – staying an extra night on Thursday (ticket includes accom for two)
Price includes accommodation for two people for 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room (Thursday to Sunday). For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 960
2 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast – staying an extra night on Sunday (ticket includes accom for two)
Price includes accommodation for two people for 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room (Friday to Monday). For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 960
2 available
Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast – staying extra nights on Thursday & Sunday (ticket includes accom for two)
Price includes accommodation for two people for 4 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room (Thursday to Monday). For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 5 – 7 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 1,120
2 available
Online only
Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 75
Unlimited
Online only – Student
Access to Conference online 14 – 29 July, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.
£ 35
Unlimited

Apply for a subsidised student place

The American Friends of the Oxford Symposium and the Julia Child Foundation subsidise 50% of the cost of a limited number of places at the Symposium for Students.

If you are interested in applying please fill out the form below.

What to expect

An immersive Weekend and beyond

The Weekend will be a full-time immersion in gatherings for keynote talks, papers, meals as well as educational and other inspiring activities. Online, recordings, additional content, panel discussions and social meetings will then follow during the Conference, until the Grand Online-Finale of the Symposium.

A symposium for everyone

We anticipate a high level of enthusiasm and while there is a limit to the number of places at the in person event we’ll strive to make sure all voices are heard. If you can’t make it to St Catz, then  join us at the unique online conference which follows.

The Symposium has always been a coming-together and admission to the in person event will be, as usual, first-come first-served closing on 14th June and with no academic qualifications required.

Awards, grants & prizes

We have a number of assisted places, student rates, awards, grants and prizes that all applicants should endeavour to consult before registering their place.

St Catherine’s, affectionately known as St Catz, is our spiritual home

We are happy to be back at St Catz, and you can read about the physical campus below.

Paper proposals

Paper proposal submissions have now closed, but you can find out more details about the process and key dates on the Give a paper page.

FAQs

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