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At the end of September, Christ Church hosted a dinner at the University of Toronto Club. The evening brought together former Members living in and around Toronto – many meeting fo… More...
A CD has been released in remembrance of James Trickey (2010, Geography), who was a choral scholar to Christ Church. Jam… More...
We are delighted that Richard Stengel's (1977, English) recent 500th Anniversary Lecture, given at The Harvard Club in N… More...
It is always a pleasure to return to the House, and more poignant as one reaches 80. The magnificence and beauty of Tom … More...
Governing the Machine, by Ray Eitel-Porter (1981, Modern Languages), is the essential guide to harnessing the transforma… More...
Former Head Librarian, Henry John Richard Wing (known as John), has sadly passed away. John retired from Christ Church in 1994. His funeral will be at… More...
The Christ Church community is saddened to report the death of William Thomas, Tutor in History at the House from 1967 until his retirement in 2003. More...
A conference in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Cardinal College will take place in the Upper Library on Saturday 4 October. More...
Professor Cartwright reflects on two recent events for lawyers: an international symposium on the theme ‘Comparing Contract Laws', and a dinner markin… More...
From 18 to 22 August, Christ Church hosted a group of Year 12 students from state schools in its link region, North East England, for the 'Aim for Oxf… More...
Over the past decade, Germany has received a record number of asylum seekers, including many from Afghanistan. Those who are rejected are legally obli… More...
What do we know when we read poetry? I try and answer this question by working – without any intention of diplomacy – in the conflict zone between poe… More...
The third lecture in the 500th Anniversary Lecture Series was given by The Right Reverend Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, on 11 Se… More...
A team of artificial intelligence experts, including Professor Yarin Gal, has reported a major advance in preventing open-weight language models from … More...
A new stained glass window has been been installed in the Cathedral, created by the artist Thomas Denny. The window depicts the parable of the Prodiga… More...
We are delighted that Richard Stengel's (1977, English) recent 500th Anniversary Lecture, given at The Harvard Club in New York on Thursday 25 Septmbe… More...
Christ Church's Archivist, Judith Curthoys, has recently come across a photograph of Christ Church Curry Club from around 1960... More...
Anthony House (2003, History) and John Dupree (1976, History), will be speaking at the 2025 Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society at Rhodes House, Oxfo… More...
It is always a pleasure to return to the House, and more poignant as one reaches 80. The magnificence and beauty of Tom Tower and Quad move me every t… More...
Congratulations to Dr Kieron Winn (1987, English) who was Poet in Residence at Rydal Mount, Wordsworth's home in the Lake District, from 10 to 15 Sept… More...
On Friday 3 October Christ Church’s alumni golfers took on teams from other colleges at Studley Wood Golf Club … and won the Hennessy Cup! More...
Professor Sir John Gurdon (1952, Zoology) has died. Sir John graduated with a First Class Honours degree. He was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physi… More...
This year’s autumn Gaudy (2007–2009), was a quintessential Christ Church affair—grand, convivial, and unforgettable, writes David Weis (2009, Greek an… More...
A CD has been released in remembrance of James Trickey (2010, Geography), who was a choral scholar to Christ Church. James was tragically killed in a … More...
At the end of September, Christ Church hosted a dinner at the University of Toronto Club. The evening brought together former Members living in and ar… More...
The Cathedral's special service of Solemn Vespers, on Saturday 28 June, offered an opportunity to celebrate the rich musical legacy of Christ Church. … More...
As Frideswide Voices reaches its tenth anniversary, Choir Director, Helen Smee, outlines the Choir's short history and explores its link with Christ C… More...
In October we launch the 500th Anniversary Music Festival which celebrates artists and composers – past and present – with links to the House. The Fes… More...
An exciting opportunity to hear Errollyn Wallen CBE, Master of the King’s Music, discussing her life and career with Dr Leah Broad (2010, Music) on Sa… More...
Louise Guy (Law, 2024) is a second-year student at Christ Church, and has been awarded the William Ewald Instrumental Exhibition for piano. She is per… More...
The latest album from the Cathedral Choir, 'A Lullaby Carol: Christmas at Christ Church', available from Avie Records and on streaming services, enter… More...
The Dr Martin Clarke Young Organ Scholars' Trust (YOST) and Christ Church have joined forces to launch two new organ scholarships for promising young … More...
Celebrate Christmas in the Cathedral. More...
One of the organs previously installed in Christ Church Cathedral chancel has been moved to St Pancras Church, Widecombe. A recital – to mark its arri… More...
Frideswide Voices toured the Netherlands at the end of July! The girls' choir of Christ Church Cathedral, directed by Helen Smee, visited a number of … More...
The Library has recently acquired a rare book from the collection of its former Librarian, scholar Robert Burton (1577–1640): a copy of Michael Scot’s… More...
Christ Church's next Special Interest Event, 'Thomas Hardy, Art and Culture', will be held from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 April. More...
The programme for the University's 'Meeting Minds 2024', from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September, is available. The weekend offers a variety of talks, p… More...
The Varsity Matches, organised by Oxford University Rugby Football Club, will be held on Saturday 8 March at the StoneX Stadium, home of premiership s… More...
The Library has lent ten gold Mohurs and one Moghul gold coin, with Emperor Jahangir and a Persian inscription on the reverse, to 'Great Mughals: Art,… More...
'Oxford’s Astrophoria Foundation Year – What, Why, and Who'? Learn about the one-year fully funded programme for UK state school students at a Webinar… More...
The Picture Gallery's current exhibition: 'Secrets of the Sibyls — Sandro Botticelli, Filippino Lippi and artistic practice in Florence' runs until Mo… More...
Founded in 2014, 'Instruments of Time and Truth' is a period ensemble specialising in baroque and classical music. The ensemble is performing a Concer… More...
Members of Convocation will elect a new Chancellor of the University of Oxford in Michaelmas term 2024. To make the election accessible to the global … More...
Celebrate the anniversary of Roger Bannister's four-minute mile in Oxford, on 6 May 1954, with the 'Community Mile'. Registration will take place at 9… More...