Oxford Conservative Thought Reading Group, Week 1: Against Change?

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Oxford Conservative Thought Reading Group, Week 1: Against Change?

The Oxford Conservative Thought (OCT) Reading Group is a non-partisan group devoted to academic exploration of small-c conservative political thought.

We welcome, and actively encourage, viewpoint diversity and constructive engagement across ideological divides (all good-willed participants are welcome!)

Each week we read one assigned text, and we recommend more for anyone who is very keen!

You can view our reading list here: —-> bit.ly/OCTMT25

Week 1 focuses on conservative attitudes to change.

The OCT meets weekly in term time on Fridays from 3:30-5pm

Meetings take place in the Large Discussion Room in the Social Science Library, Manor Road Building.

Date: 17 October 2025, 15:30
Venue: Large Discussion Room, Social Science Library, Manor Road Building
Speakers: Speaker to be announced
Organising department: Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR)
Organiser: Jacob Williams (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: jacob.williams@politics.ox.ac.uk
Host: Jacob Williams (University of Oxford)
Part of: Oxford Conservative Thought Reading Group
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Members of the University only
This talk features in the following public collections:
- Talks of interest to the Department of Politics and International Relations
Editor: Jacob Williams