OxTalks is Changing
OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
If staff have any questions about the Oxford Events launch, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
Remembering Bona Malwal and his Achievements in Sudan and South Sudan
Join us as we remember Bona Malwal and his achievements in Sudan and South Sudan. Organised by The Sudanese Programme in collaboration with the Middle East Centre of the University of Oxford. Registration is free but essential in order to know numbers for College catering purposes.
Bona passed away on Sunday 2nd November in Juba, South Sudan (aged 87). He served with dedication Sudan and South Sudan in many administrative capacities including as Presidential Advisor and as a Minister. His career began as a journalist editing The Vigilant newspaper which highlighted South Sudan’s political development and affairs. He was a pioneer in advocating self-determination for South Sudan. This was achieved and culminated in the establishment of The Republic of South Sudan in 2011. He was happy with this but he emphasized the important link between North and South Sudan.
Bona will be much missed by his family, by his many friends in numerous countries. He will be remembered with affection and admiration. Oxford was a second home to him where with Dr Ahmed Al-Shahi, he co-founded The Sudanese Programme in 2002 with sponsorship from the Middle East Centre and the African Studies Centre at St Antony’s College. Further information is available at www.sudaneseprogramme.org/news
Date:
24 January 2026, 10:00
Venue:
St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road OX2 6JF
Venue Details:
Investcorp Lecture Theatre
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organising department:
Middle East Centre
Organiser:
Dr Ahmed Al-Shahi (The Sudanese Programme)
Organiser contact email address:
namlas159@gmail.com
Host:
Dr Ahmed Al-Shahi (The Sudanese Programme)
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.sudaneseprogramme.org/upcoming-events
Booking email:
namlas159@gmail.com
Cost:
Free (Please note at their own cost, attendees on the day may purchase their lunch in the College dining hall self-servery: Payment is by debit card ONLY as it is a cashless till, please anticipate paying £15-20 for 2 courses)
Audience:
Public
Editors:
Caroline Davis,
Jennie Williams
