The Inaugural 2025 Clarendon-Gates Conference was held in on Saturday, May 17th 2025 in the Martin Wood Complex of the Oxford University Physics department. It sought to promote pro interdisciplinary discussions that highlight the value of diverse academic perspectives, creating a platform where scholars from different backgrounds can share their research and experience. Oxbridge has been a hub of knowledge creation for centuries, and we aim to strengthen connections between Oxford Clarendon and Gates Cambridge scholars by celebrating the diverse backgrounds and interests of our scholars with the goal of fostering communication and collaborations. Our theme, “Celebrating Academic Diversity,” will be demonstrated through the diverse talks from scholars, alumni, and invited guests.

Scholars are encouraged to submit abstracts for talks focusing on their area of study and research. We welcome submissions on various themes and interdisciplinary fields. As an inspiration, you may consult the following list. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

• Humanities & Social Sciences – Historical contextualisation, cultural development, social justice, economics, education

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) – Fundamental research, technology and applications, solution-oriented and critical thinking, artificial intelligence

• Medical & Health Sciences – Public health, medical innovation, health equity

• Arts & Creative Disciplines –  Classic and contemporary perspective, inclusive arts and multi-cultural expression, literary arts and digital media

• Law & Governance – Policies, ethics, diplomatic efforts, international collaborations