The McWhirter Conference 2019
Following 40 years of staging a highly regarded annual sixth form conference at Oxford University (formerly known as the Dicey Conference), the McWhirter Foundation held additional annual conferences at Cambridge in 2016 and 2017. The mix of sixth formers, predominantly from state schools, reflects a typical Oxbridge intake. Both events aim to increase the self-confidence of students and encourage them to think about their future role in society. The Oxford conference traditionally explores the balance between the responsibilities of the individual and the state, whilst the Cambridge conferences have focused on how developments in 'science and technology' impact on society.
This year we will be holding a conference at Trinity College, Oxford entitled ‘Who Should Set the Limits of Free Speech?’. We are exploring an opportunity to hold our first overseas conference, and we plan to return to Cambridge next year.
The McWhirter Foundation has no political agenda and invites speakers with a range of contrasting views. The Foundation issues invitations to schools and academies for two student delegates to attend. We are happy to receive requests from schools to be added to our list of those invited to send delegates. We are often oversubscribed so cannot guarantee that all those wanting to attend can be accommodated. There is no cost to those attending, other than travel.
The McWhirter Oxford Conference 2019 will take place at Trinity College on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th March 2019. The subject this year is ‘Who Should Set the Limits of Free Speech?’
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Looking forward to next week's @mcwhirterconf & discussing how #UK can become freer & more prosperous post-#Brexit: https://t.co/nxlp4i4L4L
— Rory Broomfield (@rorybroomfield) March 6, 2017
Caitlin Hannah & Jordan Hughes (Y12) attended the #DiceyConference at @UniofOxford #ffynone #events @mcwhirterconf pic.twitter.com/ulPRGGGgVZ
— Ffynone House School (@ffynonehouse) May 12, 2016
Thanks to all @mcwhirterconf #Dicey2016 for superb debate on future of our democracy @electoralreform and razor sharp questions!
— Katie Ghose (@katieghose) March 15, 2016
Thank you to Jessica Simor QC for a fantastic talk on internet privacy at the Rosalind Franklin Conference. pic.twitter.com/MM9mXMuYU8
— McWhirter Foundation (@mcwhirterconf) April 5, 2016
Looking fwd to joining you & hearing how next generation see post-#Brexit Britain. Will they agree w/ #EdelTrust? https://t.co/MUDMKZnYko https://t.co/7WzoyRz2rC
— Lucy Thomas (@lucycthomas) March 3, 2017
Congratulations on #MBE @wendytanwhite - was great to hear ur inspiring talk at @mcwhirterconf earlier this year
— Robbie Whittaker (@RAWhittaker) June 11, 2016
Syndicate groups discussing cyber security and whether we should be concerned. pic.twitter.com/lRxyxxc9sx
— McWhirter Foundation (@mcwhirterconf) April 5, 2016
The Rosalind Franklin conference was by far the most engaging and informative conference I have ever been to. Thank you @mcwhirterconf !!
— Angie Doran (@Angie__Doran) April 6, 2016
Thank you to @OrlaMacRae for a fantastic talk on cyber security at the Rosalind Franklin conference. pic.twitter.com/GzftaY9VzV
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Students at 1st @mcwhirterconf to take place @Cambridge_Uni meet sister of Rosalind Franklin:https://t.co/7v9Jw6z52w pic.twitter.com/CQP4XkwdlD
— Newnham College (@Newnham_College) April 11, 2016
Had a great time speaking at the Dicey Conference @UniofOxford this morning about reforming democracy in Britain ✌ pic.twitter.com/yHNn8Jx1or
— Areeq Chowdhury (@AreeqChowdhury) March 16, 2016
Delegates beginning to arrive at the 2016 Dicey Conference. #Dicey2016 pic.twitter.com/OO4cT2inLM
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