Next symposium

11th – 13th July at St Catherine’s College, Oxford/UK
and Online (date tbc)

When we think of ‘The Elements,’ our 2025 theme, our minds race with possibilities. ‘Elements’ boasts myriad meanings, whether in the context of science, the physical senses, weather, culinary epistemologies, and cooking techniques and technologies. What all of these avenues of entry into the theme of ‘The Elements’ share is the characteristic of being fundamental: in other words, proposals should demonstrate a tight nexus between ‘The Elements’ and food and cookery.

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Full residential St Catz and online – Single

Access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 2 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation, 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 660

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Full residential St Catz and online – Single – staying an extra night on Thursday

Access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 3 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation (Thursday to Sunday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 792

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Full residential St Catz and online – Single – staying an extra night on Sunday

Access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 3 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation (Friday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 792

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Full residential St Catz and online – Single – staying extra nights on Thursday & Sunday

Access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 4 nights B&B in single en-suite accommodation (Thursday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 924

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing (price per person)

Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 2 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast, 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 660

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing – staying an extra night on Thursday (price per person)

Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast (Thursday to Sunday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 772

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing – staying an extra night on Sunday (price per person)

Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast (Friday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 772

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, two symposiasts sharing – staying extra nights on Thursday and Sunday (price per person)

Price per ticket, you will need to buy two tickets at the same time. Includes access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 4 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room sharing with another Symposiast (Thursday to Monday), 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat). Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 884

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast (ticket includes accom for two)

Price includes accommodation for two people for 2 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room. For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 880

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast – staying an extra night on Sunday (ticket includes accom for two)

Price includes accommodation for two people for 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room (Friday to Monday). For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 1,056

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast – staying an extra night on Thursday (ticket includes accom for two)

Price includes accommodation for two people for 3 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room (Thursday to Sunday). For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 1,056

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Full residential St Catz and online – Twin, sharing with non-symposiast – staying extra nights on Thursday & Sunday (ticket includes accom for two)

Price includes accommodation for two people for 4 nights B&B in an en-suite twin room (Thursday to Monday). For the one Symposiast it also includes access to the Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), and access to the Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 1,232

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Full non-residential St Catz and online

Access to Weekend at St Catz 11 – 13 July incl. 2 lunches (Sat & Sun), and 2 dinners (Fri & Sat), not including accommodation. Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 440

5 available

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Online only

Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 80

Unlimited

On sale January 2025

Online only Student

Access to Conference online 20 July – 4 August, including recorded paper videos & plenary talks and all online activities.

£ 40

Unlimited

On sale January 2025

Apply for a subsidised student place

The American Friends of the Oxford Symposium and the Julia Child Foundation subsidise 50% of the cost of a limited number of places at the Symposium for Students.

If you are interested in applying please fill out the form below.

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What to expect

An immersive Weekend and beyond

The Weekend will be a full-time immersion in gatherings for keynote talks, papers, meals as well as educational and other inspiring activities. Online, recordings, additional content, panel discussions and social meetings will then follow during the Conference, until the Grand Online-Finale of the Symposium.

A symposium for everyone

We anticipate a high level of enthusiasm and while there is a limit to the number of places at the in person event we’ll strive to make sure all voices are heard. If you can’t make it to St Catz, then join us at the unique online conference which follows.

The Symposium has always been a coming-together and admission to the in person event will be, as usual, first-come first-served closing on 14th June and with no academic qualifications required.

Awards, grants & prizes

We have a number of assisted places, student rates, awards, grants and prizes that all applicants should endeavour to consult before registering their place.

St Catherine’s, affectionately known as St Catz, is our spiritual home

We are happy to be back at St Catz, and you can read about the physical campus below.

FAQs

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The Campus Awards, grants and prizes FAQs

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Apply for a subsidised student place

What to expect

An immersive Weekend and beyond

A symposium for everyone

Awards, grants & prizes

St Catherine’s, affectionately known as St Catz, is our spiritual home

FAQs