Somerville College looking wonderful in the early spring sunshine. So privileged to work in a lovely environment sustained by our terrific gardening team. @somervillecollege.bsky.social
For LGBTQ+ History Month, the University of Birmingham has published a wonderful piece about the relationship between our former principal Margery Fry and Rose Sidgwick. Read the full story here, thanks to the University of Birmingham.
Ramadan Mubarak to all our students, colleagues and friends observing the holy month! We hope your fasts and prayers bring you peace and joy. We also take this opportunity to share the dates of Tareweeh Prayers in Somerville College Chapel this month, with thanks to Arzhia and Fatima for organising!
On behalf of everyone at Somerville, we wish all who are celebrating today a very happy Lunar New Year and a fabulous Year of the Horse - 马ε°ζε (MΗ DΓ o ChΓ©ng GΕng)οΌ
Our Honorary Fellow Professor Emma Smith featured on In Our Time recently, discussing Henry IV Part 1, one of Shakespeare's most successful plays in his own time. We recommend listening to Emma in conversation with new In Our Time host, Misha Glenny.
You voted, and we did it! The next Somerville collectible to be sent out to our alumni will be this mini model of Vaughan. To make sure you get yours, remember to update your address by emailing development.office@some.ox.ac.uk
Here is a heartening testament to citizen journalism by Somervillian Elspeth McPherson (1982), who first identified and then broke via BBC R4 that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appears to have shared with Epstein official documents he received in his capacity as UK trade envoy. Listen from 47:00.
We're proud to share that Constable's Year by Somervillian Susan Owens (1990, English) was the BBC's Book of the Week last week. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth, Susan looks at how the annual cycle of the natural world shaped the artist's life and work.
We've had this under our hats for the past six months, so we're thrilled to share that we welcomed Alan Carr and our fabulous alumna Susie Dent to Somerville, to do some filming for their new C4 show Secret Genius. See if you can spot the Ville in the trailer!
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The JCR is transforming The Terrace into a more welcoming, flexible space for all Somervillians. Every gift helps shape a better Terrace for current and future Somervillians. Learn more and donate here: buff.ly/AavKMBl
Congratulations to Professor Patricia Owens, our Fellow and Tutor in International Relations, who has been awarded a three-year Major Research Fellowship by the Leverhulme Trust. @whitproject.bsky.social
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, when we commemorate the six million Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust, and the victims of subsequent genocides. For last year's Holocaust Memorial Day, we shared a piece by our History student, Lucy Pollock, whose family were killed in the Holocaust.
NEWS: New animation explains 5 principles of good sleep health
A short animation based on research by Prof Colin Espie at @ndcnoxford.bsky.social explores how βbetter sleepβ improves our health and wellbeing.
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All are welcome to attend our weekly Choral Contemplations, which start again this Sunday with the theme 'On Being Seen'. Please do join us in Somerville Chapel at 5.30pm, every Sunday during termtime.
Congratulations to everyone who has received an offer from us today! We can't wait to welcome you to Somerville later this year.
It's 0th week and we're so glad to have our students arriving back at Somerville! They just missed last week's sprinkling of snow, but perhaps there's more to come...
Our new Principal Catherine Royle has led a fascinating career as a British diplomat, including as Ambassador to Venezuela. Catherine was on LBC Radio yesterday, sharing her personal insights and expert analysis of the current situation there.
Happy Hannukah to everyone celebrating! Chag Sameach!
Term has ended, and Somerville's JCR have met for a final time in Michaelmas. As Christmas approaches, JCR President Thomas Bainbridge shares his reflections on what makes Somerville special.
Next Friday Roopa Panesar, the globally acclaimed sitarist, will be performing at the Sheldonian, accompanied by her talented team of Indian classical musicians, in an event supported by the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development.
Happy Thanksgiving to all our alumni and students celebrating today, whether in the US, Oxford, or elsewhere!
Zoya Yasmine is an DPhil student at the Faculty of Law and @somervillecollege.bsky.social looking into biases and legal issues in medical AIπ©Ί
How can we protect peopleβs rights without stifling innovationβ
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How long have dogs been humanityβs best friend? Somerville JRF Lachie Scarsbrook is a key author of a new study which reveals how humans and dogs spread across Eurasia together. www.some.ox.ac.uk/news/somervi...
Weβre thrilled to share that our former Principal, Baroness Jan Royall, has been awarded an honorary fellowship of Somerville College. This honour recognises her exceptional leadership, dedicated service, and remarkable achievements over her eight years as principal. Congratulations, Jan!
A fantastic fireworks display last night at @somervillecollege.bsky.social . They do this every year, but Iβve missed the last 4 since joining the college as Iβm usually away at conferences. Great to finally be able to attend this year and definitely worth waiting for. ππ
As officials from nearly 200 countries gather for COP30, to discuss how to rein in the climate crisis, meet the Somervillian students and early-career academics driving climate solutions.
Sparks flew over Somerville last night! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our annual Fireworks Night, and thank you to Sam for this photo.
We are thrilled to share that our alumna and honorary fellow Afua Kyei (2000, MChem), has been named the UK's most influential Black person. The top spot in the 2026 Powerlist went to Afua in recognition of her work as chief financial officer for the Bank of England. Read the full story below!
Our Access and Outreach campaign is underway, but we need your help to reach our Β£30,000 goal!
Every donation supports transformative activities like school visits, mentoring, and residentials that help students from underrepresented backgrounds picture a future at Oxford. buff.ly/Ngqwnn8
