Ruskin College, Oxford

30/09/2026

📚The Ruskin Institute for Social Equity (RISE) at Ruskin College hosted three fringe events at this year's Conference in Liverpool, exploring lifelong learning and tackling inequality in Britain.

These events featured key political speakers including Skills Minister Jacqui Smith, Baroness Hilary Armstrong, Mayor Claire Ward, Sarah Smith MP, Rupa Huq MP, Rachael Maskell MP.

💭Learn more about RISE: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise

25/09/2026

We are delighted that "Making Equal: New Visions for Opportunity and Growth" edited by Professor Graeme Atherton and Professor Peter John CBE has been shortlisted for the British Educational Research Association (BERA) Educational Research Book of the Year Award! 🏆👏

Published to mark the 125th anniversary of Ruskin College, Oxford, Making Equal brings together 21 leaders from politics, policy and academia to present new solutions to the severe problem of inequality in the UK.

Find out more about Making Equal and order your copy here: https://bookstore.emerald.com/making-equal-pb-9781836089193.html

08/09/2026

A warm welcome to those joining our today!

Speak to our friendly staff to learn more about studying at Ruskin College, Oxford and take a walk around our beautiful campus. We hope you enjoy your visit. ❤️

For more information about our courses, visit www.ruskin.ac.uk

07/09/2026

📚Higher education in turbulent times | The Centre for the Advancement of Lifelong Learning (CALL)

Exploring the Higher Education sector and its response to the multiple financial and political pressures it faces, with Professor Malcolm Press, Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University and President of Universities UK.

📅Wednesday 23 September
⏰10.30am - 11.30am
💻Online - Email [email protected] to register

Find out more about CALL: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/centre-advancement-lifelong-learning-call

04/09/2026

👉Register today: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on/open-afternoon-september

Come along to our upcoming Open Afternoon!👋

🗓️Tuesday 8 September
⏰3-5pm

On the day, you'll be able to learn more about our Higher Education & Further Education courses, speak to staff and view our beautiful campus and facilities.

👉Register now: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on/open-afternoon-september

04/09/2026

🤔Who shapes Andy Burnham’s 10-year plan? Building shared ownership of Britain’s long-term future

A Ruskin College event at The Labour Party's Annual Conference 2026.

This event explores how citizens, communities, civil society, business and elected representatives can play a meaningful role in shaping long-term national priorities.

📅Sunday 27 September 2026, 3.30-5pm
📍Maldron Hotel, Liverpool
📧Email [email protected] to register

Find out more: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on/who-shapes-andy-burnhams-10-year-plan-building-shared-ownership-britains-long-term-future

02/09/2026

💭Beyond devolution: How can England close the regional opportunity gap?

A Ruskin College event at The Labour Party's Annual Conference 2026.

This event offers a timely opportunity to explore how devolution can become a vehicle for widening opportunity while reducing the regional inequalities that Ruskin has long sought to address.

📅Sunday 27 September 2026, 2.15pm - 3.15pm
📍Maldron Hotel, Liverpool
📧Email [email protected] to register

Find out more: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on/beyond-devolution-how-can-england-close-regional-opportunity-gap

31/08/2026

✍️Lifelong learning: Building skills, confidence and communities

A Ruskin College event at The Labour Party's Annual Conference 2026.

Organised in partnership with the Workers' Educational Association (WEA), this discussion will explore how lifelong learning can build confidence among those furthest from the labour market, empower people to understand and exercise their rights, and strengthen communities by bringing people together through shared learning.

📅Sunday 27 September 2026, 12.30pm - 2pm
📍Maldron Hotel, Liverpool
📧Email [email protected] to register

Find out more here on our website: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on/lifelong-learning-building-skills-confidence-and-communities

28/08/2026

Come along to our upcoming Open Afternoon!👋

🗓️Tuesday 8 September
⏰3-5pm

On the day, you'll be able to learn more about our Higher Education & Further Education courses, speak to staff and view our beautiful campus and facilities.

👉Register now: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on/open-afternoon-september

28/08/2026

🌹The Ruskin Institute for Social Equity (RISE) at Ruskin College, Oxford, are running three fringe events at this year's The Labour Party Annual Conference in Liverpool. Featuring policymakers, academics and practitioners, these events explore key questions on social equality facing the Labour government.

💬Lifelong learning: Building skills, confidence and communities (12.30-2pm)

💬Beyond devolution: How can England close the regional opportunity gap? (2.15-3.15pm)

💬Who shapes Andy Burnham’s 10-year plan? Building shared ownership of Britain’s long-term future (3.30-5pm)

📅Sunday 27 September 2026
📍Maldron Hotel, Liverpool
📧Email [email protected] to register.

More details here on our website: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on