The Europaeum Annual Lecture 2026

The Chancellor of Oxford, Lord Hague of Richmond, delivers the free 2026 Europaeum Annual Lecture on Europe's economic, security and technological challenges.

The 2026 Europaeum Annual Lecture is delivered by the Rt Hon Lord Hague of Richmond, Chancellor of the University of Oxford and a Trustee of the Europaeum. He will address the economic, security and technological challenges facing Europe, arguing that the UK's future remains tied to Europe's fortunes and setting out ideas for resilience and renewal. He will also discuss the role of universities and their soft power, and make the case for closer collaboration between them. The lecture runs for 90 minutes and will also be streamed live on the Europaeum YouTube channel.