Uncomfortable Oxford Walking Tour: Exploring University Wealth and Controversial Revenue
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Oxfordshire
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Begins at the exterior of Said Business School. Discuss Wafiq Said’s noteworthy contributions and the debates they’ve sparked regarding his substantial gifts to the university.
- Experience a refreshing patch of nature while delving into the pressing housing issues currently faced in Oxford.
- Gain insights on Lord Nuffield and the conflicting perceptions of his role in the city’s history.
- Have a moment to appreciate the impressive architecture of the Romanesque library, named in honor of the disputed Sackler family.
- Experience tranquility in a serene garden that used to be the Oxford Workhouse’s location.
- Conclude the tour at two establishments financed by contentious billionaires: The Blavatnik School of Government and the prospective Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.
What's Included
- Uncomfortable Oxford™ Trained Guide
Additional Information
Explore the University of Oxford’s connections with controversial income sources on this tour. Gain insights into the historical and contemporary wealth distribution structures within the University, and participate in discussions about wealth disparity in a city grappling with a housing crisis. We explore the reasons why ultra-wealthy individuals continue to invest in this ancient institution, how sizable charitable contributions should be managed, and the impact that these financial sources have on academic freedom and political impartiality.
This tour is approximately 1.5 hours in duration. Although the total walking distance is less than two miles, please note that the presence of cobblestones and uneven sidewalks may limit the accessibility of this event.
Location
Saïd Business School (Park End Street) (University of Oxford)
Park End Street
Meeting out front - Look for the guide with the Uncomfortable Oxford Tote Bag
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Davidrk3902pi
Nov 13, 2022
Money and politics at Oxford - Enjoyable tour...it gives you a new understanding and appreciation of money and politics at Oxford!!!
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Ag_caid
Oct 17, 2022
A great tour! - Super interesting tour about the uncomfortable income sources that have founded the uni. And thanks to Hera Jay for facilitating the discussions and being a great storyteller!
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Sophia-brehmx
Jul 22, 2022
The best way to gain a deeper understanding of Oxford - An excellent walking tour of Oxford that looks beyond the basic facts and challenges the traditional historical narrative through participant discussion. This tour is fabulously engaging, memorable and thought-provoking as information is not simply dished out to participants as they are instead encouraged to think critically about the physical environment and its links to the past. The best way to gain a deeper understanding of Oxford and truly engage with the city's history.
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Emmass5751py
May 8, 2022
Oxford needs more of this - Attended the Follow the Money tour with Julie as our guide. It was fantastic - very thought provoking, educational, well researched, and provided a safe space for discussion. An essential part of any visit to Oxford.
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116oliviad
Apr 29, 2022
A great twist on typical medieval narrative, with Uncomfortable Oxford's touch in creating lively discussions! - Love all the Uncomfortable Oxford tours, but this one really has a twist that brings their discussion method to the early days of the University and propells you to the debate of medieval Oxford and England! It is so interesting, especially when we think about all the clichés circulated about the medieval times, but also how medieval symbols keep being utilised and reinvented in the present!
I really liked the story of Oxford's Jewish past and how the colleges benefitted from the lands becoming vacant after they were expelled from England in the 1300s.
A great twist on typical medieval narrative, with Uncomfortable Oxford's touch in creating lively discussions!
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