11-20 August 2024 | Aged 12-19
Rise to English Mastery, Explore the World’s Wonders
Join the OIPSC 2024, an event where ambitious candidates from around the globe can showcase their public speaking prowess, engage in enriching cultural exchanges, and receive esteemed evaluations from academics for academic advancement, all set in the historic and inspiring city of Oxford.
Highlights
On international stage
With prestigious judges
With prestigious judges
Candidates showcase their public speaking talents on a global stage, enhance international communication skills, and increase their competitiveness in applying to top universities.
With prestigious judges
With prestigious judges
With prestigious judges
Oxford professors and distinguished scholars serve as judges, provide evaluations of the students' performances and recommend those students who exhibit excellence.
About cultural exchange
About cultural exchange
About cultural exchange
Through exchanges with candidates from different backgrounds, participants can enhance their global perspective, demonstrating cross-cultural understanding and adaptability.
For academic enrichment
About cultural exchange
About cultural exchange
By participating, one can gain assistance in successfully applying to top universities through preparation for applications, interview skills, self-expression, and cross-cultural communication.
The Judging Panel
Sir Richard Heygate FRSA, 6th Baronet
Sir Richard Heygate FRSA, 6th Baronet
Sir Richard Heygate FRSA, 6th Baronet
- The sixth-generation heir of the Heygate family in the UK, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Humanities
- Graduated from Keble College, Oxford, majoring in Applied Sciences and Technology
- Formerly held senior positions at IBM, spearheading the digital transformation of the finance sector
- Successfully led the implementation of onl
- The sixth-generation heir of the Heygate family in the UK, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Humanities
- Graduated from Keble College, Oxford, majoring in Applied Sciences and Technology
- Formerly held senior positions at IBM, spearheading the digital transformation of the finance sector
- Successfully led the implementation of online banking services at Lloyd's Bank and the world's first ATM project. Joined McKinsey, overseeing information technology consulting work in the UK, and has founded three technology companies, including Sophron, which focuses on big data analytics and customer information management technology
- Currently serves as an international consultant for China Railway Construction, providing professional consulting services for the "Belt and Road" initiative
- Active British writer and technology commentator, frequently contributing to media outlets such as BBC and CGTN
Mr Chengkai Xie
Sir Richard Heygate FRSA, 6th Baronet
Sir Richard Heygate FRSA, 6th Baronet
- Former President of the Oxford Union (2021)
- Holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford
- Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University's Schwarzman College, focusing on global affairs
- Currently employed at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), specializing in research in
- Former President of the Oxford Union (2021)
- Holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford
- Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University's Schwarzman College, focusing on global affairs
- Currently employed at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), specializing in research in international relations and policy analysis
- Also serves as the UK Youth Delegate for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)
- Previously worked at the British Chamber of Commerce in China as a policy assistant, conducting policy analysis and research on the business environment
- Formerly worked in the office of Guy Thomas Opperman MP at the House of Commons
Mr Adam Roble
Sir Richard Heygate FRSA, 6th Baronet
Dr Oskar Sherry
- Former President of the Oxford Union (Dec 2020 - Jun 2021)
- Henry, Procter and Choate Fellowships at Harvard University
- Debate Mate Speech Coach
- Worked in the office of former Prime Minister David Cameron
- President of the Political Society at Eton College, Chairman of the European Association
- Global Youth Scholar at Yale University
Dr Oskar Sherry
Dr Oskar Sherry
Dr Oskar Sherry
- Lecturer and Interviewer in Law at the University of Oxford
- Holds a PhD in Law from the University of Oxford
- Coach at the World Schools Debating Championships
- Involved in legal research projects and assisted in establishing the Oxford Public Law Research Group
- Formerly worked at the World Food Program
Dr Amy Gregg
Dr Oskar Sherry
Dr Amy Gregg
- Law PhD and Lecturer at the University of Oxford
- Former President of the Cambridge University Debating Society, representing both Cambridge and Oxford in numerous moot court competitions
- Newly appointed full-time Barrister at 3VB
- Formerly employed at Freshfields
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