Meet The Team
Oxford Next Horizons is curated by leading academics from Harris Manchester College and Rhodes House, who draw on the resources and expertise of academic contributors, drawn from current and former Oxford faculty and beyond
Professor Jane Shaw
Co-Director
Jane is Principal of Harris Manchester College, Professor of the History of Religion and a Pro-Vice-Chancellor in the University of Oxford. As well as overseeing Next Horizons as a whole, she co-convenes the ‘Exploring Purpose and Life Horizons’ strand of the programme.
Dr Elizabeth Kiss
Co-Director
Elizabeth is the Warden of Rhodes House. As well as overseeing Next Horizons as a whole, she co-convenes the ‘Exploring Purpose and Life Horizons’ strand of the programme.
Ashley Walters
Deputy Director
Ashley is Director of Governance and Projects and a Fellow of Harris Manchester College. As Deputy Director, he works with the Co-Directors on the overall design and administration of Next Horizons.
Sir John Hood
Senior Convenor
Sir John is former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former Chair of the Rhodes Trustees. He convenes the Showcasing Oxford's Cutting Edge Research strand of Next Horizons.
Sorina Campean
Sorina is Director of Lifelong Programmes with the Rhodes Trust. She is a member of the Management Committee for the Oxford Next Horizons Programme and she leads the programme design of the Fostering Community strand.
Georgie Thurston
Georgie is Lifelong Programmes and Alumni Engagement Lead with the Rhodes Trust. For the Oxford Next Horizons Programme, she contributes to the design of the Fostering Community strand and leads on its delivery.
Nayana Niji
Nayana is Lifelong Programmes Officer with the Rhodes Trust. For the Oxford Next Horizons Programme, she supports the delivery of the Fostering Community strand.