This new series of termly events is aimed at promoting open discussion of the major topics of the day, underpinned by Oxford University’s commitment to freedom of speech, and the inaugural Sheldonian Series event examined a diverse range of viewpoints for a very topical debate. A large audience of staff, students and alumni enjoyed lively debate on the subject of ‘Democracy’ for the University’s inaugural Sheldonian Series event at the Sheldonian Theatre on Monday 25 November. In an