2025 Romanes Lecture: 'Empire, Identity and the Search' Award-winning journalist Mishal Husain will look at narratives of identity, both historical and contemporary, and portrayals of communities and conflicts, drawing on historical research and her experience of 30 years in the media. 📅 14 October 🕠 17:30 📍 Sheldonian Theatre 🎫 Free, in-person event Find out more ⬇️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/romanes-lecture-tickets-877369374417?aff=SocialMedia | University of Oxford

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