Introducing the Oxford Royale Festival A Festival of Ideas, Skills and Opportunity
A Signature Event for Oxford Royale Students
Introducing the Oxford Royale Festival: an exclusive, one-day conference-style experience for Oxford Royale students in Oxford and Cambridge. From keynote talks to curated workshops, the programme is delivered by outstanding academic and industry experts. A signature event, available only to our students.
A Festival Designed to Elevate Your Future
The Oxford Royale Festival is built to deliver real, lasting value. Students will:
- Explore timely ideas with expert speakers
- Develop academic, professional and leadership skills
- Build confidence through an experience that strengthens independence and decision-making
- Connect with peers across Oxford Royale and expand their network
Curate Your Festival Day
Taking place on the Saturday of the middle weekend, the Festival is designed as a true conference experience, giving students the freedom to create a personalised timetable built around their interests and ambitions.
Throughout the day, students can:
- Move between sessions across the Festival streams
- Attend keynote-style talks, interactive workshops and panels
- Join for a full programme or drop into individual sessions (subject to supervision review)
It’s the ideal balance of structure and independence, with full support from the Oxford Royale team.
Four Festival Streams. One Extraordinary Day.
Students can choose from sessions across four streams — each designed to inspire, challenge and broaden horizons.
Inspiring Conversations
Keynote talks and panels exploring the ideas shaping the world today.
Your Future
Academic and career sessions that build confidence, direction and transferable skills.
Open OR (Try Something New)
Hands-on workshops that let students experience new Oxford Royale subject areas.
Leadership in Action
Leadership through sport: building teamwork, resilience, communication and decision-making in action.