APPLICATIONS FOR HILARY TERM 2024 ARE NOW CLOSED.
The Oxford Climate Society are pleased to announce that applications for the Oxford School of Climate Change (SoCC) are open on this form until Saturday 13th January at midday 12pm (UK time).
We have been organising a renewed curriculum for next term’s Oxford School of Climate Change – a ‘climate 101’ course that gives a holistic introduction to several aspects of climate, from the underlying physics of climate change to climate law, economics and governance. Taught by leading Oxford academics and organised by the Oxford Climate Society (OCS), the School of Climate Change is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive education on the fundamentals of climate change over eight weeks!
The weekly course consists of live in-person lectures, Q&A sessions with lecturers and a panel debate 'techno optimism Vs radical change' in the fourth week. These will be held every THURSDAY evening at 18:00-20:00 UK time, from 18th January to 7th March (Weeks 1-8) in Oxford. The sessions will be recorded and there will also be a livestream to accompany, for an interactive and accessible online experience for those who cannot attend in-person.
We are looking for commitment, motivation and genuine interest - and we're sure you've got that given you've made it here! No previous experience or knowledge is required: we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of climate knowledge.
We have limited places for in person (110) and the livestream (300) due to the size of the auditorium and constraints on Microsoft Teams. Please note all applicants will have access to the recordings as we aim to make climate education as accessible as possible, there are only limited spaces for in-person and the livestream. If you do not receive a space for the online or in person course you will still be able to watch the recordings which will be uploaded every weekend.
To cover the cost of food and drinks, we will ask successful applicants for a £15 payment for the in-person course. For successful online participants, a £5 payment will be asked to cover costs of video-calling and recording. However, we have 'no questions asked' policy for financial hardship, which you can indicate at the end of the application form.
Any other questions please contact us at schoolofclimatechange@gmail.com or follow @oxfordclimatesoc on Instagram for frequent updates about the School and other events organised by the Oxford Climate Society. We look forward to receiving your application, and hope to welcome you as a participant in the School of Climate Change soon!
Please see below for additional details and frequently asked questions.
We have been organising a renewed curriculum for next term’s Oxford School of Climate Change – a ‘climate 101’ course that gives a holistic introduction to several aspects of climate, from the underlying physics of climate change to climate law, economics and governance. Taught by leading Oxford academics and organised by the Oxford Climate Society (OCS), the School of Climate Change is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive education on the fundamentals of climate change over eight weeks!
The weekly course consists of live in-person lectures, Q&A sessions with lecturers and a panel debate 'techno optimism Vs radical change' in the fourth week. These will be held every THURSDAY evening at 18:00-20:00 UK time, from 18th January to 7th March (Weeks 1-8) in Oxford. The sessions will be recorded and there will also be a livestream to accompany, for an interactive and accessible online experience for those who cannot attend in-person.
We are looking for commitment, motivation and genuine interest - and we're sure you've got that given you've made it here! No previous experience or knowledge is required: we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of climate knowledge.
We have limited places for in person (110) and the livestream (300) due to the size of the auditorium and constraints on Microsoft Teams. Please note all applicants will have access to the recordings as we aim to make climate education as accessible as possible, there are only limited spaces for in-person and the livestream. If you do not receive a space for the online or in person course you will still be able to watch the recordings which will be uploaded every weekend.
To cover the cost of food and drinks, we will ask successful applicants for a £15 payment for the in-person course. For successful online participants, a £5 payment will be asked to cover costs of video-calling and recording. However, we have 'no questions asked' policy for financial hardship, which you can indicate at the end of the application form.
Any other questions please contact us at schoolofclimatechange@gmail.com or follow @oxfordclimatesoc on Instagram for frequent updates about the School and other events organised by the Oxford Climate Society. We look forward to receiving your application, and hope to welcome you as a participant in the School of Climate Change soon!
Please see below for additional details and frequently asked questions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a typical profile for a SoCC applicant?
No! We welcome people from all backgrounds, ages, and expertises. Climate change affects us all, so knowing about it is vital no matter what you do or study!
what day of the week is the school of climate change?
Thursday
What time is the school of climate change?
6:00-8:00pm UK time. All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.
Do I need to be affiliated with the University of Oxford to apply?
No, anyone from anywhere in the world can apply!
WHAT IS THE WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENT FOR THIS PROGRAMME?
Two hours per week.
WILL I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE FOR THIS PROGRAMME?
We can offer a certificate from the Oxford Climate Society but it is important to note that we are not affiliated with degree programmes at the University of Oxford. We are a student-run initiative.
WHEN WILL I HEAR IF I GOT INTO SOCC?
You will hear back from us no later than Monday the 9th of October. However, we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and you’ll probably hear back sooner. Please bear with us as we review the large number of applications we expect to receive.
WHAT DO I DO IF I GOT ACCEPTED, BUT HAD TO DROP OUT DUE TO OTHER COMMITMENTS?
We will need you to submit another application for the next School, but please just check the box saying you were previously accepted.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
TESTIMONIALS
“It is impossible for me to see the world the same as I did before participating in the School of Climate Change. For the first time ever I had the opportunity to be part of a group of inspiring and passionate individuals who understand the urgency of doing something, anything, to save our Planet. I will take with me so much knowledge, courage and the strongest of commitments to do my best to change the world from my field of expertise. I'm grateful for these eight amazing Thursdays that changed my life. I would do it again a hundred times!”
“I was astounded at how good the School of Climate Change was. I signed up casually thinking that I might learn something new, but more likely it would be information I can find on Youtube. I left with a level of knowledge of climate change far higher than when I applied. The course was structured well with approaches towards the subject from a multiplicity of angles. The topics were thorough. The Q&A's were always engaging and I wanted to get involved. Finally, the capstone projects were utterly inspiring - I met people from all over the world from a range of age groups and background who all cared passionately about tackling climate change. All in all a wonderful experience.”
“Delighted is an understatement. The course was well designed, formatted, delivered at an excellent pace, flow and by highly competent and engaging facilitators in an interactive process. The breakout rooms and the opportunities to engage with other participants provided even more profound insights into the cultures, perspectives and views towards applying the learning in different context. The course was extremely relevant, timely, and provided great insights and collaborative opportunities to address systemic issues associated to climate change.”
Being around such a diverse and interdisciplinary group of students who all care about climate change has been such a refreshing experience at Oxford, not least because of the great array of topics included in the programme. The SoCC covers some of the most defining and contentious debates around solutions to environmental issues, from geoengineering and carbon taxes, to flood prevention and decarbonising the economy.
I loved that the programme offers such a welcoming and open space for discussion and debate, and that it is open to everyone from undergraduates to PhDs. It's given me the opportunity to build on my knowledge of issues around climate change, to be challenged by my peers, to interact with some fantastic speakers, and perhaps most importantly, to build so many new friendships, no doubt with many of the future leaders on climate change.
- MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy
I really loved the course. I really felt like it brought together a community of students and academic professionals to talk about and learn about climate change and think how to approach it taking into account the interdisciplinary approach it demands.
- DPhil Philosophy