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Welcome to the Oxford Media Network

Launched in 2013 by Lord Patten, the Chancellor of the University of Oxford, the Network examines the media questions shaping our times, looks behind the headlines and challenges conventional thinking. The forum was set up by alumni journalists to meet, debate and exchange ideas with leading experts in their fields and media professionals. We work in partnership with other organisations to build links and expand reach.

Speakers have included Christiane Amanpour CBE, CNN’s Chief International Correspondent, Dror Moreh, Oscar nominated Israeli Filmmaker, Tom Fletcher CMG Principal of Hertford College, Oxford, former Diplomat & Author and Matthew D’Ancona, columnist and author.

Events hosted by the Oxford Media Network receive national press coverage. The Guardian quoted our event with General Sir Nick Carter former Chief of the Defence Staff. The Times Leader article covered our event with Max Hill KC, Independent Reviewer of Terrorism.

See our latest event:

  • “Surviving The 21st Century – A World In Flux”
    Tom Fletcher CMG shared his unique insights gained from his distinguished career in diplomacy and foreign policy to give us his current assessment of global trends and challenges. He examined the challenges facing liberal democracy in the 21st Century in new media and the information age.

See pictures from our events:

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Mimi Mefo, Baiba Braze, Lindsey Hilsum and Rasmus Nielsen, our speakers at the ‘Journalists in the Line of Fire’ event in 2019.