Sheldonian Series: Cancel Culture

The Sheldonian Series is a series of events convened by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, to promote discussions about the big issues of the day, informed by our commitment to free and inclusive speech, diversity of thought and the vibrant exchange of ideas. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/The-University-Year/sheldonian-series The fourth event in the series, on Cancel Culture, took place on Tuesday 21 October 2025. Moderator: - David Isaac - Provost of Worcester College Panellists: - Sunder Katwala - Director of the British Future think tank - Helen Mountfield KC - Principal of Mansfield College and trustee for Index on Censorship - Zoe Williams - Journalist, columnist and author at The Guardian - Lord Young of Acton (Toby Young) - General Secretary of the Free Speech Union and Conservative peer