In Conversation with Professor Lisa Appignanesi OBE

Oxford Prospects & Global Development Insititute

A conversation with Professor Lisa Appignanesi OBE, former Chair of the Royal Society of Literature and Man Booker Prize.

Lecture Theatre, Weston Library

An Afternoon with Professor Lisa Appignanesi OBE In Conversation with Professor Ankhi MukherjeeJoin us for an inspiring afternoon featuring Professor Lisa Appignanesi OBE FRSL — one of today’s most compelling voices on culture, history, and the mind. A prize-winning author of Mad, Bad and Sad and Losing the Dead, Lisa offers profound insight into the complexities of emotion, memory, and identity. As former Chair of the Royal Society of Literature, English PEN, and the International Man Booker Prize, she has shaped major conversations around freedom of expression and the arts.Lisa will be joined by Professor Ankhi Mukherjee (University of Oxford) for a lively and thought-provoking dialogue exploring her work, ideas, and the current literary landscape.This special event also serves as the annual lecture and will be followed by the Oxford-BNU Creative Writing Award Ceremony 2025.Founded by Nobel Laureate Mo Yan and based at Regent’s Park College, the award is open to all Oxford University students and staff, with the aim of fostering international and cross-cultural creativity within the global literary community.Programme<ul><li>4:00 – 5:00 pm: In Conversation</li><li>5:00 – 5:30 pm: Oxford-BNU Creative Writing Award Ceremony</li></ul> Final Judging Panel - Oxford-BNU Creative Writing Award<ul><li>Lisa Appignanesi OBE FRSL, Chair of the Royal Society of Literature (2016-21), Chair of the Man Booker Prize 2018</li><li>Matt Barber, actor (Downton Abbey)</li><li>Christine Gerrard (Chair Judge), Director of TORCH, University of Oxford</li><li>Mike Tweddle, Artistic Director and CEO, Oxford Playhouse</li></ul> Important Information<ul><li>Seats are limited. If you are unable to attend, please release your ticket to allow those on the waiting list to join.</li><li>This event is not suitable for children under the age of 16.</li></ul>Event Details<ul><li>Date: 23rd May 2025</li><li>Venue: Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG</li><li>Dress Code: Smart casual</li></ul>