University Administration and Services (UAS)

University Administration and Services (UAS)

UAS consists of 16 sections, including the Finance Division, Personnel Services and Research Services. Further information about the work of each section can be found on the UAS sections page. The offices of the UAS sections are spread across the city centre, with the main University Offices located in Wellington Square.

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Title	Description	People	Date	Captions
2025 Disability Lecture: Building an Environment for All	Professor Sam Howison explores how an institution like Oxford University can build accessible environments, highlighting the complexities, evolving needs, and broad benefits of inclusive design.	Sam Howison, Jordelle Akinola, Irene Tracey, Elizabeth Frood	23 May, 2025
Sheldonian Series: Life	The Vice Chancellor moderates three guest speakers, delivering presentations examining the theme of Life from planetary, technological and ethical perspectives followed by a lively audience Q&A session.	Irene Tracey, Nigel Shadbolt, Jayne Birkby, Luke Bretherton	17 February, 2025
Sheldonian Series: Democracy	The inaugural event - Invited participants in the panel discussion represented a range of perspectives, and students, staff and alumni in attendance had an opportunity to engage with the views put forward on the topic of Democracy	Tim Soutphommasane, Rachel Sylvester, Irene Tracey, Henry Zeffman, Sonia Sodha, Ben Ansell, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Simon Johnson	26 November, 2024
2024 Disability Lecture: Changing the disability narrative - from unseen to understood	Oxford and Harvard alumna Beth Kume-Holland shares her personal journey from Oxford undergraduate and researcher to award-winning CEO and international disability rights advocate.	Beth Kume-Holland, Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, Irene Tracey	16 May, 2024
2023 Disability Lecture: Going beyond standards in technology and accessibility	Dr Jessica Boland shares her experiences as a hard-of-hearing/deaf academic in science and technology, and her passion for improving accessibility in higher education.	Jessica Boland, Tim Soutphommasane, Sarah Stephenson-Hunter	14 June, 2023
2022 Disability Lecture: Hands Off - navigating unwanted touch, consent and disability	Dr Amy Kavanagh delivers the 2022 Annual Disability Lecture	Amy Kavanagh	23 August, 2022
50 years of trans activism: a history of change for trans human rights in the UK	Professor Stephen Whittle, Professor of Equalities Law at Manchester Metropolitan University delivers the 2022 LGBT History Month Lecture, drawing on his own experiences.	Stephen Whittle, Clara Barker	15 March, 2022
Choosing and using Focus tools in Finance Division	Finance Division made significant improvements to processes used across the University via a continuous improvement approach. Finance’s David Assirati reflects on his experience of introducing Focus tools locally.	Jo Hoskins, David Assirati	28 February, 2022
Enhancing staff and customer experience at the Bodleian	How has Bodleian Admissions team used Focus tools to improve ways of working and enhance customer experience across office-based and remote situations? The Bodleian’s Athena Demetriou talks with Focus team’s Roberta Burtsal.	Roberta Burtsal, Athena Demetriou	28 February, 2022
Transitioning to a Sustainable Future Q&A	Q&A session with the keynote speakers of the transitioning to a sustainable future theme	Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska, Rob Miller, Tomas Coates Ulrichsen	16 November, 2021
Closing Remarks of the Oxford Summit 2021	Closing remarks from the Oxford Summit 2021 online event. With Prof Chas Bountra CBE, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation, University of Oxford and Dr Phil Clare, Deputy Director, Research Services, University of Oxford.	Chas Bountra CBE, Phil Clare	2 November, 2021
Transitioning to a Sustainable Future research focus group feedback	Feedback from the research focus groups which explored specific topics identified in the keynotes in more detail.	Simon Andrews, Manar Alsaif, Marina Bulova, Simon Hepworth, Tomas Coates Ulrichsen	2 November, 2021
Transitioning to a Sustainable Future talk 2	Transitioning to a Sustainable Future: Mobilising the University-Industry-Government Partnership to drive innovative solutions at pace and scale	Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska, Tomas Coates Ulrichsen	2 November, 2021
Transitioning to a Sustainable Future talk 1	Transitioning to a Sustainable Future: Mobilising the University-Industry-Government Partnership to drive innovative solutions at pace and scale.	Rob Miller, Tomas Coates Ulrichsen	2 November, 2021
Introduction to the Transitioning to a Sustainable Future theme	Welcome and introduction to the Transitioning to a Sustainable Future theme. With Tomas Coates Ulrichsen, Director of the University Commercialisation and Innovation (UCI) Policy Evidence Unit, University of Cambridge.	Tomas Coates Ulrichsen	2 November, 2021
A return to multilateralism research focus group feedback	With delegates from the UK, US and Europe in attendance the research focus groups reflected on and discussed the practicalities of international partnerships in this new era of Post-Trump and Post-Brexit.	Joe Marshall, Alison Campbell OBE, Alice Frost, Fariba Soetan, Mark Schmidt	2 November, 2021
A return to multilateralism Q and A	Q and A session with the keynote speakers of the a return to multilateralism theme	Dame Ottoline Leyser, Mojdeh Bahar, Joe Marshall	1 November, 2021
A return to multilateralism talk 2	A return to multilateralism: How are the UK and US Governments grappling with grand challenges in a multilateral way using international partnerships?	Mojdeh Bahar, Joe Marshall	1 November, 2021
A return to multilateralism talk 1	A return to multilateralism: How are the UK and US Governments grappling with grand challenges in a multilateral way using international partnerships?	Dame Ottoline Leyser, Joe Marshall	1 November, 2021
Catalysts for innovation at pace research focus group feedback	Taking the provocations from the keynote talks the research focus groups feedback on which catalysts and new approaches they want and plan to continue in university-industry-government collaborations.	Amanda Savaratnam, Carla Leigh, Christian Holtze, Rebecca Wilson, Jeremy Long	1 November, 2021
Catalysts for innovation at pace Q and A	Q and A session with the keynote speakers of the Catalysts for innovation at pace theme.	Nick Scott-Ram, Bryan Haynes, Phil Clare	1 November, 2021
Catalysts for innovation at pace talk 2	Bryan Haynes shares examples of how Kimberly-Clark Corporation has responded to COVID-19, what drove the changes, what difficult choices had to be made, and what was possible in a crisis that would have been more difficult before.	Bryan Haynes	27 October, 2021
Catalysts for innovation at pace talk 1	Dr Nick Scott-Ram MBE, Managing Director - Life Sciences, Sensyne Health, Chaired by Dr Phil Clare, Deputy Director, Research Services, University of Oxford.	Nick Scott-Ram	27 October, 2021
Welcome to the Oxford Summit 2021	Opening remarks from the Oxford Summit 2021 online event, by Prof Chas Bountra CBE, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation, University of Oxford	Chas Bountra	21 October, 2021
2021 Disability Lecture: The intersections of disability, science and academia	Dr Hamied Haroon explores the intersections of disability, science and academia. All views expressed in the lecture are the speaker’s own.	Hamied Haroon, Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, Louise Richardson, Catherine Walter, Jasleen Jolly	6 July, 2021
Walter Benjamin’s Journalistic Networks	Walter Benjamin was not only a leading modernist thinker but also a versatile and prolific journalist. This podcast discusses his journalism as a creative laboratory for his cultural theory and as part of a wider network of people and ideas.	Carolin Duttlinger, Daniel Weidner, Carl Schoenfeld	6 May, 2021
LGBT+ History Month with Corinne Humphreys & Michael Gunning	Watch the 2021 LGBT History Month lecture with Stonewall Sport Champions	Corinne Humphreys, Michael Gunning	22 March, 2021
2020 Disability Lecture: #WhyDisabledPeopleDropOut	Dr Kate West, a neurodivergent student-turned-academic, reflects on the neurotypical University.	Kate West, Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, Louise Richardson, Catherine Walter, Tirion Hughes	1 June, 2020
Being a working class queer in theatre	Louise Wallwein MBE, a renowned and award-winning poet, playwright and performer, gives the 11th annual LGBT History Month lecture	Louise Wallwein	25 February, 2020
2019 Disability Lecture: The Triple Cripples... creators, educators, rule breakers, and the personification of empowerment	Jay Abdullahi and Kym Oliver, a team of two black disabled women, reclaim the word ‘cripple’ in their fight against three layers of discrimination.	Jay Abdullahi, Kym Oliver	13 June, 2019
Faith and Sexuality – A Safeguarding Crisis?	Ozanne outlines clear evidence of the harm that certain teachings have caused the LGBT community and what can be done to address this major safeguarding issue affecting young LGBT Christian teenagers today.	Jayne Ozanne	18 March, 2019
2018 Disability Lecture: That Way Lies Madness - Poets, Power, Health	The Equality and Diversity Unit and TORCH are delighted to announce that Gwyneth Lewis will give the 2018 Disability Lecture.	Gwyneth Lewis, Dan Holloway	4 June, 2018
What does it mean to be LGBT+ today?	2018's annual lecture, organised by the LGBT+ Staff Network, will be delivered by Asad Dhunna, a London based marketing and communications director. Asad has written for various publications including the Guardian and the Huffington Post.	Asad Dhunna	21 February, 2018
In conversation with Helen Clark: Reflections on Women in Leadership	A conversation with Helen Clark who served for nine years as Prime Minister of New Zealand 1999-2008, before becoming the first woman to lead the United Nations Development Programme.	Helen Clark	3 October, 2017
Leading by Example: my journey to the podium	An inspiring and powerful voice in the music scene, Marin Alsop, talks about her journey to become a conductor and violinist on the worlds stage.	Marin Alsop	28 February, 2017
The shock of the new: cultural amnesia, trans erasure, and what we can do about it	Activist and author CN Lester talks about the need for queer/trans history in a world that too often forgets that variations in gender and desire have always been with us.	CN Lester	24 February, 2017
Values based leadership in a changing world	21st century leaders lead complex, diverse and culturally complex organisations: Do women lead these organisations differently?	Valerie Amos	25 October, 2016
2016 Disability Lecture: A Psychiatrist's Experience of Depression	Professor Linda Gask had a successful career as psychiatrist and academic, despite living with depression and anxiety. She speaks with candour about her experiences of periods of mental ill-health.	Linda Gask	7 June, 2016
Truth and Reality in a Hyper-Connected World	Katharine Viner, the editor-in-chief at The Guardian, delivers the second Women of Achievement Lecture. Drawing on recent high profile news stories, Ms Viner highlights how truth is a troubling concept in todays modern era of journalism.	Katharine Viner	9 May, 2016
The Oxford LERU Doctoral Summer School 2015	In July 2015, doctoral students from the 21 League of European Research Universities attended a five-day summer school in Oxford on the topic of knowledge exchange.	Oxford University	9 October, 2015
Making knowledge exchange work	John Newbigin OBE, Chair of Creative England, reflects on the broad reach of knowledge exchange today, drawing on his extensive experience in the creative industries and the arts in the UK.	John Newbigin	9 October, 2015
2015 Disability Lecture: Hilary Lister, from Jesus College to sailing solo around the UK	Hilary Lister is giving the first University of Oxford Disability Lecture. Hilary was an undergraduate at Jesus College who has since gained fame as a quadriplegic sailor. She was the first disabled woman to sail solo around Britain.	Hilary Lister	7 May, 2015
LGBT equality in the 21st Century	Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive of Stonewall and alumna of St Hilda’s, gives the 2015 LGBT History Month Lecture.	Ruth Hunt	23 February, 2015
Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry at Oxford: a guide for prospective undergraduate students	This light-hearted talk gives you the chance to hear three admissions tutors discuss what you can expect from their courses, and what the tutors are looking for when they select students.	Martin Speight, Mark Wormald, Nick Green	4 March, 2013
A Queer-Like Smell	Best-selling author Val McDermid gives the 4th annual Oxford University lecture for LGBT History Month about her own experiences as a gay woman.	Val McDermid	7 February, 2013
Alan Turing: The One Who Became a Zero	Andrew Hodges (author of Alan Turing: The Enigma) delivers a lecture on Alan Turing, the founder of modern computer science. This is the third annual lecture for LGBT history month.	Andrew Hodges	2 March, 2012
Closing Questions and Answers	Andrew Hamilton chairs the closing questions and answers session at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Andrew Hamilton	9 November, 2011
India: The View from Oxford	Sunali Rohra, Consultant, McKinsey and Company and Oxford Alumna, delivers a talk at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Sunali Rohra	9 November, 2011
Kingship and the Roots of Indian Political Culture	Dr Anna-Maria Misra, Fellow and Tutor in Modern History, Keble College, delivers a talk at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Anna-Maria Misra	9 November, 2011
Inclusive Economic Growth in India: Basic Policy Issues	Vijay Joshi, specialist in international Economics and development Economics, delivers a talk at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Vijay Joshi	9 November, 2011
India-Oxford Cancer Research	Dr Raghib Ali, Director of the INDOX Cancer Research Network, delivers a talk at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Raghib Ali	9 November, 2011
Nationwide Studies of Indian Mortality	Sir Richard Peto, Professor of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, delivers a talk at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Richard Peto	9 November, 2011
Why India is the World's Most Interesting Country	Professor Ramachandra Guha, historian and biographer, delivers the second keynote address at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Ramachandra Guha	9 November, 2011
Oxford and India - an Enduring Relationship	Lord Patten of Barnes delivers the first keynote address at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Chris Patten	9 November, 2011
Welcome to the Oxford-India Day	Professor Andrew Hamilton delivers the Welcome Address at the inaugural Oxford-India Day, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on 17 June 2011.	Andrew Hamilton	9 November, 2011
The Oxford interview - Open Days	What happens at an Oxford University Open Day? Mike Nicholson talks to Ruth Gull and Peter Williams both of whom have been involved with running Open Days.	Mike Nicholson, Ruth Gull, Peter Williams	18 March, 2009
The Admissions Office	Mike Nicholson introduces the Admissions office podcasts and talks about the support available to help potential students apply to Oxford.	Mike Nicholson	3 October, 2008
The Oxford interview – Biology	Biology tutors Martin Speight and Mike Bonsall explain the whys and wherefores of the Oxford biology interview, how candidates can best prepare, and they also have a word of advice for those who are unsuccessful.	Martin Speight, Mike Bonsall	4 April, 2008
The Oxford interview - Law	Law tutors Liora Lazarus and Ben Goold explain the whys and wherefores of the Oxford law interview, and what candidates can expect to happen at the interview.	Liora Lazarus, Ben Goold	12 November, 2007
The Oxford interview - Medicine	Biomedical tutors Helen Christian and Robert Wilkins explain the whys and wherefores of the Oxford interview, and give tips on how best to prepare for the medicine interview.	Helen Christian, Robert Wilkins	31 October, 2007
The Oxford interview - History tutors tell all	History tutors Mark Mulholland and Catherine Holmes explain the whys and wherefores of the Oxford interview, and give tips on how best to prepare.	Mark Mulholland, Catherine Holmes	24 October, 2007
International interviews	Tutors Richard Earl and Helen Charlesworth, who will be travelling to India to interview international applicants, give an insight on what's going to happen and how best to prepare for it.	Richard Earl, Helen Charlesworth	26 September, 2007
International students	If you want to apply to Oxford from abroad, there are a number of extra questions you may have: James Tibbert from Oxford’s International Office is on hand to give some advice.	James Tibbert	20 August, 2007
Making an application - tutors give tips	Three tutors bust some myths about making successful applications to Oxford. Why playing games with college or course choice are unlikely to help. What students can do to prepare for an Oxford application.	Mark Mulholland, Catherine Holmes, Helen Christian	30 July, 2007
Choosing a College	Applying to Oxford means applying to a college. So what do you do? Two current students tell their story and reveal what effect college choice actually has on your application.	Mike Nicholson, Dawn Rennie, Gareth Duxbury	11 July, 2007
The personal statement on the UCAS form	Three Oxford tutors talk to Mike what they do and don't like to read in a personal statement, and what they actually do with the information which students provide.	Mike Nicholson, Richard Earl, Steve Roberts, Lucinda Rumsey	26 June, 2007
Student life at Oxford	Current Oxford students describe their typical day as a student. They discuss the amount of work and how they get it done, and they give us a glimpse of their lives beyond lectures, books and essays.	Mike Nicholson, Dawn Rennie, Gareth Duxbury	12 June, 2007
Is Oxford for me?	In the first episode, Mike talks to Emma and Sinead, who work in the University's Access team. They talk about work, their experiences as students and how they chose their university.	Mike Nicholson, Emma Coulston, Sinead Gallagher	11 May, 2007