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Has Oxbridge always been the key channel of elite formation in Britain?
28 June 2023, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Join this event to hear Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman explore a unique data set that investigates the power of Oxbridge in the formation of the British elite.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Emily Betz
Location
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Room A5.01UCL IOE20 Bedford WayLondonWC1H 0AL
This event will examine Oxford and Cambridge's status as the key educational channels of elite recruitment in the UK.
Aaron and Sam will look at 130 years of biographical data in Who's Who, a unique catalogue of the British elite, in addition to examining the rise and fall of Oxbridge's power over the years. They will also analyse the correlation between elite positions and attendance at elite private schools.
This in-person event will be particularly useful for researchers, policy makers and teachers.
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About the Speakers
Professor Aaron Reeves
Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the Department of Social Policy and Intervention at Oxford University
His research looks at public health, political economy and elites.
Professor Sam Friedman
Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics
His research interests lie in class, culture and social mobility, as well as the development of the British elite.