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OxDeg: Face values in computer vision: research goals, ethical issues and technical limitations in facial recognition
Wednesday 16 May 2018
Speakers: Giles Bergel
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Giles Bergel from Oxford University for the OxDeg talk "Face values in computer vision: research goals, ethical issues and technical limitations in facial recognition"
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Human rights in a hostile environment: Government use of data for immigration enforcement purposes
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Speakers: Gracie Bradley
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Gracie Bradley from Liberty for the talk 'Human rights in a hostile environment: Government use of data for immigration enforcement purposes'.
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New Applications of Text-Based Analysis for Biodiversity Conservation
Thursday 10 May 2018
Speakers: Richard Grenyer, Jennifer Gooden, Adam Formica
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Richard Grenyer, Jennifer Gooden and Adam Formica from the University of Oxford for the talk "New applications of text-based analysis for biodiversity conservation".
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OII Colloquia: Privacy literacy, consent and vulnerable users: children and the General Data Protection Regulation
Thursday 3 May 2018
Speakers: Sonia Livingstone
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Sonia Livingstone from LSE for the talk "Privacy literacy, consent and vulnerable users: children and the General Data Protection Regulation". The event is followed by a short drinks reception.
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OxDeg: Cyber-utopian City: Revolution, Venture Capital, and the Rise of the Activist-Entrepreneur in Egypt
Wednesday 2 May 2018
Speakers: Kira Allman
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Kira Allman from Oxford Human Rights Hub for the OxDeg talk "Cyber-utopian City: Revolution, Venture Capital, and the Rise of the Activist-Entrepreneur in Egypt".
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Recent Developments in Cryptography and Why They Matter
Tuesday 1 May 2018
Speakers: Ben Garfinkel
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Ben Garfinkel from the Future of Humanity Institute for the talk "Recent Developments in Cryptography and Why They Matter".
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Your Brain on Google: The Neuroscience of Internet Search
Wednesday 28 March 2018
Speakers: Javed Mostafa
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Javed Mostafa from the University of North Carolina for the talk "Your Brain on Google: The Neuroscience of Internet Search".
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OxDeg: Helping founders grow: ethnographic potential between investors and startups in the UK
Wednesday 7 March 2018
Speakers: Dr Heloise Finch-Boyer
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Dr Heloise Finch-Boyer from F6S for the OxDeg talk "Helping founders grow: ethnographic potential between investors and startups in the UK".
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London Book Launch: “Reinventing Capitalism in the Age of Big Data” by Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
Wednesday 7 March 2018
Speakers: Professor Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
The Oxford Internet Institute is delighted for the launch of Professor Viktor Mayer-Schönberger's new book "Reinventing Capitalism in the Age of Big Data". The event is taking is taking place in London.
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Technology and Mobilities in Africa Seminar Series: Social Media Warfare and Kenya’s Conflict with Al Shabaab in Somalia
Tuesday 6 March 2018
Speakers: Tom Molony
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Tom Molony from the University of Edinburgh for the Technology and Mobilities in Africa Seminar Series talk "Social Media Warfare and Kenya's Conflict with Al Shabaab in Somalia".
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OII Colloquia: Can Blockchains be regulated?
Thursday 1 March 2018
Speakers: Dr Michèle Finck
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Dr Michèle Finck from the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition for the OII Colloquia talk "Can Blockchains be regulated?". The event is followed by a short drinks reception.
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Book Launch: “Reinventing Capitalism in the Age of Big Data” by Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
Wednesday 28 February 2018
Speakers: Professor Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
The Oxford Internet Institute is delighted to welcome Professor Viktor Mayer-Schönberger for the launch of his new book "Reinventing Capitalism in the Age of Big Data". The event is followed by a short drinks reception.
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OxDeg: Ethnography of and in the state: perspectives on qualitative research in government service design
Wednesday 21 February 2018
Speakers: Alex Blandford
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Alex Blandford for the OxDeg talk 'Ethnography of and in the state: perspectives on qualitative research in government service design'.
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Technology and Mobilities in Africa Seminar Series: Crossing Digital Divides?: Social Media, Children and Young People in Malawi, Africa
Tuesday 20 February 2018
Speakers: Dr Elsbeth Robson
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Dr Elsbeth Robson from the University of Hull for the Technology and Mobilities in Africa Seminar Series talk "Crossing Digital Divides?: Social Media, Children and Young People in Malawi, Africa".
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The Revolution Will Not Be Brought To You by IBM: A Return to the Historical Roots of Internet Afro-Pessimism
Thursday 8 February 2018
Speakers: Charlton McIlwain
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Charlton McIlwain from New York University for the talk "The Revolution Will Not Be Brought To You by IBM: A Return to the Historical Roots of Internet Afro-Pessimism".
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OxDeg: Digital detox: One Forest, Two Cities, and My Facebook
Wednesday 7 February 2018
Speakers: Theodora Sutton
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to have Theodora Sutton, DPhil student at the OII, for the OxDeg talk 'Digital detox: One Forest, Two Cities, and My Facebook'.
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OII Colloquia: What’s wrong with using machine learning to personalise law?
Thursday 25 January 2018
Speakers: Professor Karen Yeung, Professor Timothy Endicott
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Professor Karen Yeung and Professor Timothy Endicott for the OII Colloquia talk "What's wrong with using machine learning to personalise law?". The event is followed by a short drinks reception.
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OxDeg: The Internet is for Strangers: Virtual and real modes of obligation, the case of Timor Leste
Wednesday 24 January 2018
Speakers: Dominik Lukes
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Dominik Lukes from Saïd Business School for the OxDeg talk 'The Internet is for Strangers: Virtual and real modes of obligation, the case of Timor Leste'.
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Live Virtual Q&A for Prospective OII DPhil Students
Friday 8 December 2017
Live virtual Q&A session with Professor Gina Neff Director of DPhil programme.
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An Evening with Dame Stephanie Shirley
Thursday 30 November 2017
Speakers: Dame Stephanie Shirley
The Oxford Internet Institute is excited to welcome Dame Stephanie Shirley to share the story of her career and personal life.