Tuesday Talks/DwD: Week 5

26 May 2026 

18:20 - 21:00, Reuben College Dining Hall 

Extinction of the Sick-Care Dinosaurs?

Pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and health services are industries dominated by ‘dinosaurs’. Collectively, the sick-care body is too big for the brain to control.

As a society, we invest ever more money in diagnose-and-treat rather than predict-and-prevent. Could the exponential rise of artificial intelligence be the asteroid impact that fundamentally alters the landscape?

Visiting Fellow, Dr George Savage, explores.

To attend the dinner, you must attend the prior seminar. 

Menu

Vegetarian Option

Mushroom, Spring Onion & Tofu Bao Buns,

Sesame Rice, Chilli & Coriander Salad, Spicy Mayo

Meat Option

Chicken Bao Buns,

Sesame Rice, Chilli & Coriander Salad, Spicy Mayo (Halal)

Dessert

Summer Fruits with Ginger Syrup

2025-26 Prices

Reuben Student: Free of charge

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Member of Common Room: £20

Student Guest: £18

Non-Student Guest: £20

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Ox Tech Week: £20 (open to the public)

Booking Notices

This event is part of Ox Tech Week, and a limited number of tickets are available to the public.

Please note, this is the only Tuesday Talks/DwD event that is open to the public.

Except for Ox Tech Week tickets, all tickets, including guest tickets, can only be booked by Reuben members. Guests must attend with a Reuben member and attend the talk.

Full terms and conditions can be found here. 

Please read before booking place at event.