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Events and activities Academic 2018-<strong>2019</strong> agenda<br />
President<br />
in Tokyo<br />
The United Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo hosted<br />
‘Brexit, Soft Power, and Education’, a conversation with<br />
Sir Tim Hitchens on 21 March. The President joined Dr<br />
David Passarelli, UNU Executive Officer, to discuss the<br />
impact of Brexit on the UK’s global soft power and the<br />
reputation of its universities.<br />
The event coincided with the Oxford University Reunion<br />
in Tokyo, where Tim also spoke and had the opportunity<br />
to meet alumni and friends. n<br />
The Fate of Pakistan<br />
Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy spoke on the intriguing topic ‘The Fate<br />
of Pakistan – three ways in which things could really go<br />
wrong, and reasons for hope they may not’ at the Sarfraz<br />
Pakistan Lecture on 18 October 2018. n<br />
Sir Thomas Allen in Conversation<br />
Leading Baritone, Sir Thomas Allen, performed and was in conversation<br />
with Radio 3 presenter and Weinrebe Research Fellow in Life-Writing,<br />
Kate Kennedy, and pianist Simon Over for the second Weinrebe Lecture<br />
on 25 January. Sir Thomas has sung more than 50 roles at the Royal<br />
Opera House, Covent Garden and in recent years has added directing to<br />
his credits, making an acclaimed US debut with The Marriage of Figaro. n<br />
WOLFSON COLLEGE OXFORD . PLANS & PROSPECTS . <strong>2019</strong> . 23
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