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Sheldonian Series: Personal Identity

Sheldonian Series: Personal Identity

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A discussion on personal identity in a digital age will take place at The Sheldonian Theatre, featuring speakers Emma Dabiri, Jon Harvey, Catrin Nye, and Professor Lady Sue Black. The event is scheduled for 10 November 2026 at 17:30 and is free to attend.

A discussion on personal identity in a digital age, with Emma Dabiri, Jon Harvey, Catrin Nye and Professor Lady Sue Black.

The next Sheldonian Series (https://www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/The-University-Year/sheldonian-series) is on personal identity in a digital age. Exploring social media, fabricated identities, AI relationships, mental health and the tension between our digital selves and our physical or biological identities.

Panelists:

· Emma Dabiri, Author and Broadcaster

· Jon Harvey, Count Binface, Comedian

· Catrin Nye, BBC Journalist

· Moderator: Professor Lady Sue Black, President, St John's College

The event will include an audience Q&A.

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Sheldonian Series: Personal Identity takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 17:30.

Sheldonian Series: Personal Identity is held at The Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford (Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ).

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