Week 1 Seminars OUSSA
Join us in Oxford for a study holiday
Week 1: 12 - 19 July 2025
The Oxford University Summer School for Adults (OUSSA) is a residential summer programme held at Rewley House central Oxford, offering more than 60 week-long accredited courses for adult learners (18 years and over) covering a wide range of subjects in Literature, Archaeology, Architectural History, Creative Writing, History of Art, Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Theology and Psychology.
View courses taking place during Week 1 below, or learn more about OUSSA.
Upcoming courses
Summer schools • Short courses
Explore the lives and work of Oxbridge Nobel Prize winners (of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology) and Fields Medal winners. We will introduce their science and mathematics as well as their legacy and influence on mankind’s development.
- Sat 12 Jul 2025 – 19 Jul 2025
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Explore the role of Wilhelm II as emperor of Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We will consider his early life, the nature of his rule at home and abroad and the long-term legacy of his policies.
- Sat 12 Jul 2025 – 19 Jul 2025
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Examine the concept and perception of ‘fun’ between 1550-1750. Explore food and drink, sport, games and festivals, alongside music and dance. The week includes a strong interactive element and will incorporate a sensory experience for students.
- Sat 12 Jul 2025 – 19 Jul 2025
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Masses, oval shapes and twisted columns are features of Baroque architecture. This course retraces its origins and investigate the best examples of European and English Baroque from Francesco Borromini, Filippo Juvarra to Christopher Wren and James Gibbs.
- Sat 12 Jul 2025 – 19 Jul 2025
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Find fulfilment writing fiction by exploring a range of key skills. Source ideas, design plots, create characters, choose point of view, write dialogue, evoke atmosphere, learn self-editing and choose your path to publication.
- Sat 12 Jul 2025 – 19 Jul 2025
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
Summer schools • Short courses
Explore Ancient Egypt’s life events and transitions with seminars and museum visits. A cradle to grave journey from the perils of childbirth and infancy, to marriage, adultery, and divorce, and the ambiguous role of both older people and the newly dead.
- Sat 12 Jul 2025 – 19 Jul 2025
- 9:00am – 12:30pm
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