History Society Dinner
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2 totalWhy you should come
AI-powered• Hear Dr Joshua Bennett discuss Friedrich Hertz and Habsburg liberalism
• Dine in the historic Founder’s Library with current New College historians
• Support student travel and speaker series through the Society's initiatives
About this event
The New College History Society invites Old Members to its annual dinner, a student-led initiative designed to strengthen the community of historians past and present. This event brings together current undergraduates, fellows, and alumni to celebrate their shared academic heritage and foster connections across generations of New College historians. The evening features a scholarly presentation by Dr. Joshua Bennett titled ‘Friedrich Hertz: A Habsburg liberal in the age of extremes.’ Dr. Bennet...
Event Highlights
- •Guest lecture by Dr Joshua Bennett on Habsburg liberalism
- •Formal dinner held in the historic Founder’s Library
- •Intergenerational networking between Old Members and current students
- •Student-led initiative to support the New College History Society
Speaker
Dr Joshua Bennett
Associate Professor in History: European Political and Social Thought, 1848-c.1950 at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Dr Bennett read for undergraduate and graduate degrees in History at Christ Church, Oxford. He has held research fellowships at the Institute of Historical Research and the Huntington Library, and previously served as a Tutor at Lincoln College and St John’s College. His work focuses on the history of liberalism and social theory.
Programme
Drinks Reception
Drinks in the McGregor Matthews Room.
Guest Lecture
‘Friedrich Hertz: A Habsburg liberal in the age of extremes’ by Dr Joshua Bennett.
Dinner
Dinner served in the Founder’s Library.
Event Close
Gallery
What to bring / Requirements
- •Dress code: Lounge suit
- •Advance booking via Oxford University Online Store
- •Booking deadline: Wednesday 11 February 2026
Organized by: New College History Society
Contact: 01865 279500