An International Forum on Death and Dying for Human Solidarity
I died as mineral, rose anew: each death births me.
– Jalāl ad-Dīn Rūmī –
Oxford Humans is an international forum dedicated to exploring the profound dimensions of death and its implications. Central to our ethos is the belief that death, as conventionally understood, is an illusion; the journey of the soul continues beyond the physical cessation of life. Our work seeks to contextualize human existence within the broader continuum of the soul’s journey, positing this perspective as essential for discerning the purpose of life and understanding how to live it most fully. To this end, Oxford Humans facilitates a rich array of scholarly dialogues on the nature of death and the trajectory of the soul. Furthermore, we champion initiatives designed to transform these insights into practical, transformative action.
to help individuals alleviate the fear of death by offering an alternative understanding of its nature, while continually deepening our exploration of the soul’s journey beyond physical existence. In our pursuit of the meaning of death, we integrate insights from scientific inquiry and human experience with the wisdom of both Western and Eastern spiritual traditions, transforming this collective knowledge into impactful and practical programs. Read more …
promoting an alternative understanding of death through a variety of initiatives, including monthly public forums, educational talks in schools, and regular online and offline meetings among researchers to exchange knowledge and resources. Read more..
listen to your personal stories and experiences related to death. You or your loved ones may have encountered near-death experiences (NDEs), out-of-body experiences (OBEs), end-of-life experiences (ELEs), or memories of past lives. Read more…
We would like to celebrate Dr Eben Alexander’s inauguration as our new President and invite you to his speech. Click here for more details.
We are honoured and delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Eben Alexander as the new President of Oxford Humans. Dr. Alexander brings with him more than 25 years of distinguished clinical experience, including a notable 15-year tenure at Harvard Medical School. Internationally recognised as a leading voice in the exploration of neuroscience, consciousness, and spirituality, Dr. Alexander’s unique personal journey and ground-breaking contributions promise to guide Oxford Humans towards a new vision.
Oxford Humans, in cooperation with the Korean Society for Death Studies (President, Professor Choi Joon-sik), jointly adopted and proclaimed The Seoul Declaration on the Postmortem Continuity of Human Consciousness 2025. The declaration ceremony took place on 19 April, 2025, at Yoon’s Color Studio in Sangsu-dong, Seoul. For more details, please click here.