Follow the Money Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Can money ever be 'clean'? This tour highlights the University of Oxford’s relationship with contentious sources of revenue. Learn about historic and modern wealth distribution networks within the University and engage with conversations of wealth inequality in a city experiencing a housing crisis. We ask why billionaires keep investing in the historic university, how massive philanthropic donations should be handled, and what effects such income streams have on academic freedom and political neutrality. All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience. Tour recommended for teens age 14 and older.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Starts outside the Said Business School. Learn about Wafiq Said and controversies surrounding his large donations to the University.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   Enjoy a lovely green space while discussing the on-going Oxford housing crisis

3. 3

   Nuffield College

   15 min

   Learn about Lord Nuffield and tensions over his memory in the city.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15 min

   Pause to admire the beautiful Romanesque library named after the controversial Sackler family.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15 min

   Enter a peaceful garden that was the former site of the Oxford Workhouse.

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   Blavatnik School of Government

   15 min

   Finish beside two sites that have been funded by controversial billionaires: The Blavatnik School of Government, and the soon-to-be Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.