Name: XXIII Symposium of Mexican Studies and Students in the UK
Start: 2026-05-08T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-09T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Christ Church

XXIII Symposium of Mexican Studies and Students in the UK

Annual symposium at Oxford (8–9 May 2026) explores “Mexico in the World,” highlighting its global influence, research, and perspectives.
About this Event

The XXIII Symposium of Mexican Students and Studies in the United Kingdom is an annual event convened by the Society of Mexican Students in the United Kingdom (MexSocUK) and organised in collaboration with a Mexican society at a UK university. This year, the Oxford Mexican Society is proud to host the symposium, which will take place on 8–9 May 2026 at venues across the University of Oxford.

The main theme of the symposium, "Mexico in the World," invites an exploration of Mexico’s global presence, influence, and contributions across various fields. It aims to highlight Mexico’s role in shaping international affairs, culture, and progress in both historical and contemporary contexts. Additionally, it welcomes an exploration of the work that UK-based scholars and the international academic community have conducted on Mexican affairs. This theme invites a broad spectrum of discussions and offers ample opportunities to examine Mexico's influence from a variety of perspectives.

This event is promoted by the MexSocUk and organised by the Oxford Mexican Society. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our hosts and partners in the University of Oxford, the Mexican Embassy in the UK, Chirst Church College, the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, the Fundación Espinosa Rugarcía, MexGrocer UK, Oxford Student Union, UNAM-UK, the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, Sweet Nibble and Cuervo Tradicional.

Programme (subject to changes):

Friday 8 May 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:30PM

9:00–9:30 Registration
9:30–10:00 Opening ceremony
10:00–10:45 Student presentations (Talks 1–3)
10:45–11:15 Coffee break
11:15–12:00 Panel
12:00–12:30 Student presentations (Talks 4–5)
12:30–14:00 Lunch break
14:00–14:30 Keynote 1
14:30–15:15 Student presentations (Talks 6–8)
15:15–15:30 Coffee break
15:30–16:00 Keynote 2
16:00–16:45 Student presentations (Talks 9–11)
16:45–17:30 Closing remarks

Saturday 9 May 2026 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM

9:00–9:30 Registration
9:30–10:00 Opening remarks
10:00–10:45 Student presentations (Talks 12–14)
10:45–11:15 Coffee break
11:15–11:45 Keynote 3
11:45–12:30 Student presentations (Talks 15–17)
12:30–14:00 Lunch break
14:00–14:30 Panel
14:30–15:15 Student presentations (Talks 18–20)
15:15–15:30 Coffee break
15:30–16:15 Panel
16:15–17:00 Closing ceremony (Awards)

Please note that the programme will be in English. This is a 2 day event and we will provide certificates of participation on that basis (attendance of both days).