The Oxford Ministry for the Future presents: 'Art, nature and science: Imagining other worlds'
The Oxford Ministry for the Future presents: ‘Art, nature and science: Imagining other worlds’ | Brian Eno and Kim Stanley Robinson in conversation with Laline Paull , J. M. Ledgard and Oxford academics.

Join us for a thought-provoking performance and discussion on culture, science, and environmental responsibility.

Renowned artist Brian Eno and acclaimed science-fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson will be joined by novelist Laline Paull, writer J. M. Ledgard and a number of Oxford academics to explore the challenges facing our planet and the role of art, literature, and technology in shaping the future. This event will explore the intersection of culture, science, and environmental responsibility, offering diverse perspectives on the challenges facing our planet and the role of art, literature, and technology in shaping our future.

The conversation will provide a unique opportunity to hear from leading voices in their respective fields as they share insights into the ways storytelling, music, and technological innovation can contribute to a more sustainable world. From the transformative potential of speculative fiction to the artistic exploration of ecological themes, this panel will examine the critical role of creative expression in fostering environmental awareness and action.

This event co-hosted by Saïd Business School and Hertford College, is organised in partnership with Global Canopy, a data-driven non-profit that delivers transparency and accountability around the market forces driving deforestation and nature loss.

📅 Monday, 28 April 2025
🕓2 – 4 pm
📍 Sheldonian Theatre
Date: 28 April 2025, 14:00
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street OX1 3AZ
Venue Details: Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre
Speakers: Brian Eno, Kim Stanley Robinson, Laline Paull, J. M. Ledgard
Organising department: Saïd Business School
Organiser contact email address: faculty.events@sbs.ox.ac.uk
Host: Oxford Ministry for the Future
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1228151527279
Booking email: faculty.events@sbs.ox.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editor: Cristina Fernandez-Crespo