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Oral History skills training workshop
21 November 2025 @ 2.30pm to 4.00pm
About Oral History skills training workshop
This seminar is one of a new six-part event series taking place this autumn, hosted by Oxford University’s Community History Hub. The events will showcase a range of innovative local historical projects run by, or in partnership with, community historians.
Participants will learn about the latest new research being conducted on Oxfordshire’s diverse histories, as well as gain new skills that could help shape personal project ideas.
On 21 November, participants are invited to a workshop offering guidance on conducting oral history interviews and planning their own research projects. The session will cover key topics such as project planning, research ethics, and interview techniques, and is open to both beginners and experienced researchers.
The session will be led by two Oxford academics who have extensive experience in researching sensitive historical themes using oral history research methods:
- Dr Sally Frampton has been working with a range of community mental health organisations (including Restore, Oxfordshire Recovery College, and My Life, My Choice) to develop a long view of the changing nature of mental health treatment across the county. Her team has developed a number of free resources based on their research, including an oral history archive and teaching resources for schools, which you can find online via the Oxford Health Histories website.
- Dr Suzan Meryem Kalayci thinks and writes about silence in history, with a particular focus on the events of the Armenian Genocide, for which she has won several awards. She explores the notions of memory and affect within her work on oral and cultural history.
The event is free and everyone is welcome, but please note that the number of spaces available is limited, so do book in advance. If you have any questions about the event, you are welcome to contact Dr Priya Atwal (Community History Fellow) via email at priya.atwal@history.ox.ac.uk.
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Booking information
Ticket prices:
Free event
Dates and times:
Friday 21 November 2025 at 2.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 30 minutes
About Museum of Oxford
The Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university, focusing on the lives, industries, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time.
The museum features interactive exhibits, local artefacts, and personal stories, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins, its diverse communities, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, events, and activities for all ages.
