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At Oxford Summer Courses, our tutors are at the heart of everything we do. They are academics, researchers, professionals, and creators who are deeply engaged in their fields — and just as passionate about teaching and mentoring young learners. The tutors featured on this page are examples of educators who have taught with us in the past. As our programmes run across multiple locations and dates, the tutors we work with can vary each year depending on subject availability and scheduling — but our commitment remains consistent: every tutor is carefully selected for academic excellence, teaching ability, and their capacity to inspire confidence, curiosity, and independent thinking. Limited space available - apply now.
Dr Julie Kalmoni is a Departmental Lecturer in Practical Chemistry at the University of Oxford. She completed her MSci and PhD at University College London, where her doctoral research focused on advanced materials and surface chemistry, including fluorine-free superhydrophobic materials and metal oxide modification techniques.
Julie’s academic and laboratory experience enables students to explore chemistry with both rigour and clarity. Her interests span chemistry, medicine, and engineering, offering students a strong foundation in scientific thinking and an appreciation of how chemistry underpins a wide range of applied disciplines.
Abdul Wahid Khan is completing his PhD in Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on Indigenous land rights, political ecology, and more-than-human geography in Pakistan, and he has published academic papers and presented his work at international conferences across Europe, the UK, South Asia, Australia, and South America.
Alongside his academic work, Abdul is the founder of the Chitral Academics Circle and the Oxford University Collective for Pastoralist and Nomadic People. His work offers students insight into environmental science as a global, interdisciplinary subject shaped by politics, culture, and lived experience.
Angela Kecojevic is an accomplished author with more than ten published books and extensive contributions to the Oxford Reading Tree programme with Oxford University Press. Her middle-grade novel Scareground was nominated for the Historical Association’s Young Quills Award, and she is an active member of the Climate Fiction Writers League.
Angela’s experience as a professional writer allows students to engage with literature and creative writing from a practitioner’s perspective. Her work supports students in developing originality, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how language, storytelling, and structure shape both creative and academic writing.
Our tutors are at the heart of the Oxford Summer Courses experience, shaping each student’s journey through close mentorship, tailored teaching, and engaging discussion. In this video, a former tutor shares their perspective on teaching with us — offering insight into how small-group learning, personalised support, and academic rigour come together to help students grow in confidence, curiosity, and independent thinking, both inside and beyond the classroom.
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Almas Shaikh is a human rights lawyer from India and a DPhil candidate at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. Her research examines intersectionality in affirmative action within Indian constitutional law, with a focus on expanding access to education and employment. She holds an LLM in International Law from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and an undergraduate law degree from India.
Almas brings both academic depth and practical legal insight to her teaching. Her background allows students to explore law not only as a theoretical discipline, but as a tool that shapes real-world outcomes, particularly in areas such as human rights, equality, and public policy.
Ani Haykuni is a serial entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder and CEO of Vann, an Oxford University Innovation-backed healthtech company supported by Innovate UK and private investors. She holds an MBA from the University of Oxford, alongside degrees in engineering, natural resources management, and international relations.
Ani’s professional background offers students insight into entrepreneurship as a practical, impact-driven discipline. Her experience spans innovation, leadership, and business development, helping students understand how ideas are transformed into ventures that address real-world challenges.
Dr Harun Yilmaz received his Master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Oxford before holding research and teaching roles at Harvard University and the University of London. A former British Academy Research Fellow, he is a published expert on international relations, history, national identities, and political propaganda.
Harun’s teaching challenges students to engage critically with global issues, evaluate evidence, and develop well-supported arguments. By connecting historical context with modern debates, he helps students build intellectual confidence and a deeper understanding of the world — key skills for future study in PPE, politics, and international relations.
We hand-select each tutor through a rigorous process that looks beyond academic credentials. While most have studied or taught at leading universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, what truly sets them apart is their ability to inspire curiosity and confidence in every student they teach.
We assess their subject expertise, teaching style, and approach to student engagement — ensuring they can adapt lessons, lead discussions, and create inclusive spaces for learning. Only those who demonstrate a genuine passion for mentoring and motivating young people join our team.
Before each summer, every tutor completes extensive training focused on teaching excellence, safeguarding, and wellbeing. They learn how to balance structure with flexibility — delivering lessons that are both academically rigorous and responsive to student interests.
This preparation is supported by ongoing feedback and guidance throughout the programme. Tutors work closely with our Academic Team and Study Leaders to refine their approach, making sure every student feels supported, safe, and inspired to explore their ideas with confidence.
Our tutors understand that every student learns differently. Small class sizes allow them to get to know each individual’s strengths, challenges, and interests — and to shape lessons around what engages and motivates them most.
Through one-to-one tutorials and group discussions, tutors adjust their style to meet each student’s needs, offering guidance that’s both personal and empowering. This flexible, student-centred approach ensures that every learner — no matter their background or ability — feels challenged, valued, and heard.
The connection between tutor and student is at the heart of Oxford Summer Courses. Tutors don’t lecture from the front — they sit alongside you, guiding conversations, asking questions, and encouraging you to find your own perspective. Learning becomes a shared exploration rather than a one-way exchange.
Many students describe this as a transformative part of their experience. Tutors act as mentors who not only teach their subjects but also help students develop critical thinking, confidence, and a sense of independence that lasts long after the summer ends.
With limited spaces and high demand, early applications give you the best choice of course, date, and location. Apply now to guarantee your summer with our award-winning programmes.
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