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Thank you to everyone who donated to one of the four Giving Day funds. The Christ Church community has raised over £70,000 from more than 180 donors. More...
This year's Giving Days, on 11 and 12 November, are raising funds for: The Academic Skills Programme, Student Support at… More...
'Paintings can be viewed hundreds of times, well-thumbed books read time and again – but live music is something which h… More...
A new exhibition – 'Sacred Spaces' – features the work of David Stumpp, Rare Books Librarian at Christ Church. More...
Join us for a study afternoon on Cardinal College's first Organist-Composer, John Taverner, on Saturday 22 November (2pm… 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...
As Michaelmas term gets underway, we are delighted to welcome our new students and hear from one – Kaila Borgards (2025, Psychiatry) – who is looking … 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...
Christ Church has made substantial progress towards modernising its governance arrangements, following extensive consultation and detailed work. 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...
The Upper Library's new exhibition: ‘To love truth for truth's sake’: John Locke and Christ Church, opens on 29 October. It brings together philosophi… 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...
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...
Professor Cartwright reflects on two recent events for lawyers: an international symposium on the theme ‘Comparing Contract Laws', and a lunch marking… 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 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...
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...
Alumni news is published in the Annual Report each year. If you have something you would like to include in the 2024-25 Report (e.g. publications, app… More...
This year’s autumn Gaudy (2007-2009), was a quintessential Christ Church affair – grand, convivial, and unforgettable, writes David Weis (2009, Greek … More...
'Paintings can be viewed hundreds of times, well-thumbed books read time and again – but live music is something which happens in one moment, and then… More...
Judith Valerie Engel (2020, Music) is an Austrian musicologist. Her forthcoming piano recital will introduce some of the women she encountered explori… 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Dr Martin Clarke Young Organ Scholars' Trust (YOST) and Christ Church have joined forces to launch two new organ scholarships for promising young … More...
Join us for a study afternoon on Cardinal College's first Organist-Composer, John Taverner, on Saturday 22 November (2pm to 6pm) in Christ Church Uppe… 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...
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...
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...
Louise Guy (2024, Law) is a second-year student at Christ Church. She has been awarded the William Ewald Instrumental Exhibition for piano and is perf… More...
Celebrate Christmas in the Cathedral. 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...
The latest album from the Cathedral Choir, 'A Lullaby Carol: Christmas at Christ Church', available from Avie Records and on streaming services, enter… 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...
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...
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...
The Picture Gallery's current exhibition: 'Secrets of the Sibyls — Sandro Botticelli, Filippino Lippi and artistic practice in Florence' runs until Mo… 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 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...
A new exhibition – 'Sacred Spaces' – features the work of David Stumpp, Rare Books Librarian at Christ Church. 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...