Oxford Events, the new replacement for OxTalks, will launch on 16th March. The two-week OxTalks freeze period starts on Monday 2nd March. During this time, there will be no facility to publish or edit events. The existing OxTalks site will remain available to view during this period. Once Oxford Events launches, you will need a Halo login to submit events. Full details are available on the Staff Gateway.
In Steering Change, Rob Stokes — first Minister for Active Transport in Australia —reflects on the political and policy challenges of championing walking and cycling infrastructure in a car-centric world. Drawing on experience from the frontlines of government, he shares strategies for persuading treasury officials of the economic value of active transport and techniques for building lasting community support. This is a timely and practical look at how to turn good ideas into real change on our streets.