Bookings for this event have now closed. For any queries, please email the Alumni Office.
The Somerville Association AGM and Spring Meeting will take place on Saturday 15th March and this is a particularly special occasion as it is the last time when Jan Royall, who retires as Principal in the autumn, will preside over a major Somerville Association event open to all alumni.
Our guest of honour will be Honorary Fellow Shriti Vadera (1981, PPE), the first woman to chair a major UK Bank and a key architect of the government’s response to the financial crisis. Shriti is the Chair of Prudential plc and Chair of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Jan and Shriti will be in conversation on the topic ‘How should the arts and creative industries respond to a changing and uncertain world?’, and will take questions from the audience after their discussion.
You are welcome to book for lunch and/or the AGM/Spring Meeting.
Programme:
- 12.30pm Drinks Reception in the Flora Anderson Hall
- 1.00pm Lunch in Hall
In Flora Anderson Hall:
- 2.15pm AGM of the Somerville Association chaired by Dr Nermeen Varawalla. Agenda here and the 2024 AGM minutes here.
- 2.30pm Guest speaker: Shriti Vadera in conversation with Jan Royall
- 4.00pm Tea
If you would like to come to the Spring Meeting but need help with the booking costs, you are welcome to apply to the Senior Members Fund for financial assistance (applications to Lisa Gygax, lisa.gygax@some.ox.ac.uk)