Lecture Series
Our online Lecture Series brings a core component of university learning and wider academic culture to sixth form and gap year students.
Over five weeks, students join expert academics from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge for a dynamic series of online talks at the cutting edge of their research fields. Based on Oxbridge faculty research seminars, these lectures and post-lecture discussions are designed to stretch thinking, spark new interests, and showcase the depth and variety within their chosen subject area.
What to Expect
Each Inquisitas Lecture Series is designed to challenge, inspire and expand horizons. Whether they’re curious about a subject they’re already studying or eager to explore something new, our expert-led sessions provide students with a window into real university-level thinking, in a format that’s accessible, flexible, and engaging.
5 lectures - 1 per week
Scheduled in the evenings to fit around school and other commitments, with each session taking around 1.5 hours
Each session explores a different theme or aspect of the discipline
Our lectures showcase the rich variety and interdisciplinary connections within the subject
Led by Oxford and Cambridge researchers
Our speakers share their cutting-edge work, charting the latest developments in their disciplines
Interactive Q&A and discussion
After each lecture, students have a chance to engage directly with academics and peers
Fully online - join from anywhere in the world!
What Subjects Do We Offer?
We’re proud to offer lecture series across a range of Humanities and Social Science subjects, including:
History ⧫ English ⧫ Philosophy & Ethics ⧫ Politics & International Relations
Sociology ⧫ Anthropology ⧫ Classics ⧫ Law ⧫ Theology & Religious Studies
Economics ⧫ Psychology
Each series is designed to deepen subject knowledge, broaden academic horizons, and help students find new passions within - or beyond - their chosen field.
Below are examples of some full five-lecture series from our Autumn 2025 programme, illustrating the depth, scope, and academic level of our lectures.
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An Introduction to Peacebuilding, Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution - Mark Barrow, Cambridge
Nuclear War: Coming to a Theatre Near You Soon? - Janani Mohan, Cambridge
Democratic Innovation Meets Artifical Intelligence - Sammy McKinney, Cambridge
Unstable Coastlines: The Politics of Climate-Related Land Loss - Kendall Gardner, Oxford
What freedom can there be on a burning planet? - Carl Pierer, Cambridge
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Boundaries of Belonging: Citizenship and Identity in Contemporary Society - Lisa Atfield, Oxford
The Sociology of Memory - Shivani Arulalan Pillai, Oxford
Beyond Theory: How Sociologists Use Fieldwork, Statistics, and Data to Understand Society - Yuqi Liang, Oxford
Social Theory and Social Change Action - Vlademire Kevin Bumatay, Cambridge
Social Media and Everyday Life - Nadia Mui-Sin Chu, Cambridge
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Possible Worlds and God's Power: A Medieval Debate - Suf Amichay, Cambridge
Philosophy (of Science) as Science by Other Means - Vlademire Kevin Bumatay, Cambridge
The Emergence of More-than-Human Approaches to Social Inquiry - Tvrtko Vrdoljak, Cambridge
The King Midas Problem in AI - Thomas Mitchell, Oxford
Should we embrace Ecotgenesis as a means towards Gender Justice? - Jolie Zhou, Cambridge
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Criminal Culpability: The English Law of Murder - James Browning, Cambridge
The Concept of an International Legal Personality - Hosung Ahn, Oxford
A Brief Introduction to Legal Architecture: Design, Function, and Symbolism - James Campbell, Oxford
Localising the Welfare State: Policy, Politics, and Practice - Freya Cole Norton, Oxford
International Law and the Climate Crisis - Lara Ibrahim, Oxford
Lecture topics vary each term and reflect the research of our academic speakers, introducing new themes, questions, and perspectives.
How Do Inquisitas Lecture Series Support Student Goals?
Inquistias Lecture Series are built to inspire deeper learning, spark new interests, and strengthen academic progression. Here’s how they support ambitious students in their academic journeys:
Go Beyond the Syllabus
Each lecture explores a different angle of your subject, revealing its depth, complexity, and interdisciplinary connections
Engage with Experts
Learn directly from Oxford and Cambridge academics who share their cutting-edge research and insights
Build Academic Skills
Develop confidence in critical thinking, active listening, and academic discussion - essential for higher-level study and interviews
Enhance Applications
Show evidence of sustained subject interest and super-curricular engagement - ideal for UCAS statements and competitive admissions
Fit Around School Life
With evenings sessions held weekly over five weeks, our Lecture Series are designed to enrich your academic journey without disrupting it
Whether you’re preparing for university, exploring your interests, or simply love to learn, our Lecture Series help you stay curious, informed, and confident in your academic development.
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Schools partner with Inquisitas Lecture Series in a range of flexible, low-admin ways to enrich their academic provision:
As super-curricular enrichment
Lecture Series are recommended to high-achieving or highly motivated students to support subject engagement beyond the classroom.To support university preparation
Schools encourage students applying for Humanities and Social Science degrees to use the series as evidence of sustained academic interest for UCAS personal statements, EPQs, and interviews.Within gifted & talented or scholar programmes
Lecture Series form part of wider academic stretch provision, offering exposure to university-level thinking without assessment pressure.As term-time enrichment that fits around school life
Evening, fully online delivery allows students to participate independently, with no additional timetabling or administrative burden for schools.Through group recommendations or priority access
Some schools share selected series with specific year groups or subject cohorts, or work with Inquisitas to offer priority places and discounted access.All delivery, enrollment, and student support is handled by the Inquisitas team.
Autumn Lecture Series 2026
October - November
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Our next lecture series launches in Autumn 2026.
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We welcome enquiries from schools interested in reserving places for groups of students, integrating the series into Sixth Form enrichment or extension provision, or exploring widening participation placements where appropriate. Please get in touch to discuss partnership options.
