Somerville College, Oxford
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Come to Somerville and learn to change the world 🌍 Proudly different since 1879 👩 One of the first University Colleges of Sanctuary 🧡 Home to @oxindiacentre.bsky.social
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Zoya Yasmine is an DPhil student at the Faculty of Law and @somervillecollege.bsky.social looking into biases and legal issues in medical AI🩺
How can we protect people’s rights without stifling innovation❓
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How can we protect people’s rights without stifling innovation❓
www.youtube.com/shorts/QK1VV...
@ox.ac.uk
The legal tensions behind technological advances in healthcare
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November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Zoya Yasmine is an DPhil student at the Faculty of Law and @somervillecollege.bsky.social looking into biases and legal issues in medical AI🩺
How can we protect people’s rights without stifling innovation❓
www.youtube.com/shorts/QK1VV...
@ox.ac.uk
How can we protect people’s rights without stifling innovation❓
www.youtube.com/shorts/QK1VV...
@ox.ac.uk
How long have dogs been humanity’s 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...
Somerville JRF Uncovers How Humans and Dogs Spread Across Eurasia Together - Somerville College Oxford
Somerville is delighted that our Fulford Junior Research Fellow Dr Lachie Scarsbrook is a key author of a new study which reveals how humans and dogs spread across Eurasia together. Dogs have been par...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
How long have dogs been humanity’s 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...
We’re 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!
Former Principal Jan Royal Awarded Honorary Fellowship - Somerville College Oxford
We are delighted to announce that our former principal Baroness Jan Royal has been awarded an honorary fellowship of Somerville College. Somerville’s Governing Body made the decision to elect Jan as…
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re 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!
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A fantastic fireworks display last night at @somervillecollege.bsky.social . They do this every year, but I’ve missed the last 4 since joining the college as I’m usually away at conferences. Great to finally be able to attend this year and definitely worth waiting for. 🎆🎇
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A fantastic fireworks display last night at @somervillecollege.bsky.social . They do this every year, but I’ve missed the last 4 since joining the college as I’m usually away at conferences. Great to finally be able to attend this year and definitely worth waiting for. 🎆🎇
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.
Somerville’s Climate Champions - Somerville College Oxford
As COP30 kicks off in Brazil, meet the new generation of Somervillian students and early-career academics driving climate solutions. This year, the results of the largest ever public survey on…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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.
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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!
Somerville Alumna Named UK’s Most Influential Black Person - Somerville College Oxford
Somerville College is thrilled to share that its 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 was…
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November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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 £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
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
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our Access and Outreach campaign is underway, but we need your help to reach our £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
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
The new BBC R4 documentary from Somerville historian turned investigative journalist Charlie Northcott is unmissable. ‘The House at Number 48’ uncovers a tale of secret identities, Nazi plunder and family history buried by war.
The History Podcast - The House at Number 48 - 1. Made in Britain - BBC Sounds
A man’s quest to uncover his family’s dark past & reclaim a fortune stolen under the Nazis
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October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The new BBC R4 documentary from Somerville historian turned investigative journalist Charlie Northcott is unmissable. ‘The House at Number 48’ uncovers a tale of secret identities, Nazi plunder and family history buried by war.
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View from my office (and one view of my office!) .... not such a bad place to work, really, Somerville College! @somervillecollege.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
View from my office (and one view of my office!) .... not such a bad place to work, really, Somerville College! @somervillecollege.bsky.social
In case you missed it... our new Principal Catherine Royle was interviewed by current student Lucy Pollock for the Oxford Blue! Read the full interview here:
In Conversation with Catherine Royle - The Oxford Blue
"If you’re going to be something, be kind." Lucy Pollock sits down with Somerville's new principal to dicuss past, present and future.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In case you missed it... our new Principal Catherine Royle was interviewed by current student Lucy Pollock for the Oxford Blue! Read the full interview here:
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There haven't been too many sunny days to appreciate them this October, but today the trees in Somerville College @somervillecollege.bsky.social are looking lovely.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
There haven't been too many sunny days to appreciate them this October, but today the trees in Somerville College @somervillecollege.bsky.social are looking lovely.
Do you remember the first time you came to Somerville? For some people, visiting a college is what enables them to picture themselves at Oxford. Become part of the movement to make Oxford more inclusive by supporting our Access and Outreach fundraiser: buff.ly/jZmlFWu
October 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you remember the first time you came to Somerville? For some people, visiting a college is what enables them to picture themselves at Oxford. Become part of the movement to make Oxford more inclusive by supporting our Access and Outreach fundraiser: buff.ly/jZmlFWu
We were so delighted to welcome our students to Somerville at last weekend's Matriculation! We hope you all had a fantastic day and are feeling at home here already.
October 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We were so delighted to welcome our students to Somerville at last weekend's Matriculation! We hope you all had a fantastic day and are feeling at home here already.
We’ve launched! Help us raise £30,000 for Somerville’s Access & Outreach programme.
Your donation supports school visits, residentials, and mentoring for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Make your gift here: buff.ly/jZmlFWu
Your donation supports school visits, residentials, and mentoring for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Make your gift here: buff.ly/jZmlFWu
Help Us Open Doors: Support Somerville’s Access and Outreach Programme - Somerville College Giving
At Somerville, we believe that Oxford should be open to everyone with the talent and ambition to thrive here, regardless of background. Our Access and Outreach programme is central to that mission,…
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October 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We’ve launched! Help us raise £30,000 for Somerville’s Access & Outreach programme.
Your donation supports school visits, residentials, and mentoring for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Make your gift here: buff.ly/jZmlFWu
Your donation supports school visits, residentials, and mentoring for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Make your gift here: buff.ly/jZmlFWu
At Somerville, we honour Diwali as a reminder that light takes many forms: the light of learning, the light of justice, and the light of inclusion.
Wishing all Somervillians and friends around the world a joyful and peaceful Diwali.🪔✨
Wishing all Somervillians and friends around the world a joyful and peaceful Diwali.🪔✨
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
At Somerville, we honour Diwali as a reminder that light takes many forms: the light of learning, the light of justice, and the light of inclusion.
Wishing all Somervillians and friends around the world a joyful and peaceful Diwali.🪔✨
Wishing all Somervillians and friends around the world a joyful and peaceful Diwali.🪔✨
Why do our bodies need to sleep? Our Fulford Junior Research Fellow, Dr Raffaele Sarnataro, addressed this question in his recent paper published in Nature, titled ‘Mitochondrial origins of the pressure to sleep’.
Somerville JRF Sheds Light on the Cellular Origins of Sleep - Somerville College Oxford
We are delighted to share the achievements of Dr Raffaele Sarnataro, one of our Fulford Junior Research Fellows, whose recent publication in Nature unveils the mitochondrial origins of the need to…
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October 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Why do our bodies need to sleep? Our Fulford Junior Research Fellow, Dr Raffaele Sarnataro, addressed this question in his recent paper published in Nature, titled ‘Mitochondrial origins of the pressure to sleep’.
Coming soon: Somerville’s Access & Outreach Fund! 🎓
We’re raising £30,000 to support students from underrepresented backgrounds through workshops, school visits, and residentials. Breaking down barriers to education, one step at a time.
Launching on October 20th.
We’re raising £30,000 to support students from underrepresented backgrounds through workshops, school visits, and residentials. Breaking down barriers to education, one step at a time.
Launching on October 20th.
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Coming soon: Somerville’s Access & Outreach Fund! 🎓
We’re raising £30,000 to support students from underrepresented backgrounds through workshops, school visits, and residentials. Breaking down barriers to education, one step at a time.
Launching on October 20th.
We’re raising £30,000 to support students from underrepresented backgrounds through workshops, school visits, and residentials. Breaking down barriers to education, one step at a time.
Launching on October 20th.
Absolutely fabulous to hear Somerville alumna Kate Williams’ 2007 book “England’s Mistress” cited as the top authority for The Rest is History’s most recent episode 'Lady Emma Hamilton: More than Nelson's Muse'.
Lady Emma Hamilton: More Than Nelson's Muse
We are RETURNING to the life of Lord Nelson from next week. Catch up on season 1 of our life of Lord Nelson here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbAHi3fZpuHERXgQ-jGmOYQTWV4KC3S0
Join this…
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October 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Absolutely fabulous to hear Somerville alumna Kate Williams’ 2007 book “England’s Mistress” cited as the top authority for The Rest is History’s most recent episode 'Lady Emma Hamilton: More than Nelson's Muse'.
Michaelmas term is off to a running start - especially for those in the Somerville community who ran Oxford Half Marathon yesterday! Well done to everyone who took part - we hope you're not too achey today.
October 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Michaelmas term is off to a running start - especially for those in the Somerville community who ran Oxford Half Marathon yesterday! Well done to everyone who took part - we hope you're not too achey today.
Introducing our second new GB Fellow, Dr Francesca Arduini. Francesca is a microeconomist dedicated to challenging social inequalities by understanding how individuals, households and corporations make decisions on the issues that affect our lives.
Meet Francesca Arduini, Somerville’s New Tutorial Fellow in Economics - Somerville College Oxford
Dr Francesca Arduini is Somerville College’s new Tutorial Fellow in Economics. A microeconomist motivated by the goal of uncovering and narrowing inequalities, she kindly took some time out from her…
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October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Introducing our second new GB Fellow, Dr Francesca Arduini. Francesca is a microeconomist dedicated to challenging social inequalities by understanding how individuals, households and corporations make decisions on the issues that affect our lives.
We recommend listening to the very funny 'Five Lessons', a radio play by our alumna Marcy Kahan (1975, BPhil English). The play is currently available on BBC Sounds as part of a series of comedy dramas written especially for actress, writer, director and author, Dame Maureen Lipman.
A Month of Maureen - Five Lessons - BBC Sounds
Nigella is a mistrustful piano student - can her tutor win her over?
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October 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We recommend listening to the very funny 'Five Lessons', a radio play by our alumna Marcy Kahan (1975, BPhil English). The play is currently available on BBC Sounds as part of a series of comedy dramas written especially for actress, writer, director and author, Dame Maureen Lipman.
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We welcomed the new cohort of scholars at @somervillecollege.bsky.social. With eleven scholars, this will be the biggest cohort at the Centre. The new cohort represents the Centre’s commitment to diversity of representation from India at the @ox.ac.uk.
Meet our new scholars here 👇:
Meet our new scholars here 👇:
October 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We welcomed the new cohort of scholars at @somervillecollege.bsky.social. With eleven scholars, this will be the biggest cohort at the Centre. The new cohort represents the Centre’s commitment to diversity of representation from India at the @ox.ac.uk.
Meet our new scholars here 👇:
Meet our new scholars here 👇:
As we begin a new academic year, we'd like to introduces Professor Dale Dorsey, our new Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy, who joins Somerville from the University of Kansas. We interviewed Dale about this big move, how every day life informs philosophy, and his advice for incoming students.
Meet Dale Dorsey, Somerville’s New Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy - Somerville College Oxford
Professor Dale Dorsey is Somerville’s new Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy, alongside Professor Karen Margrethe Nielsen. Professor Dorsey kindly joined us for a Q&A to help us all get to know him a…
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October 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
As we begin a new academic year, we'd like to introduces Professor Dale Dorsey, our new Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy, who joins Somerville from the University of Kansas. We interviewed Dale about this big move, how every day life informs philosophy, and his advice for incoming students.
We can't wait to listen to The Magnificent O'Connors, featuring our alumna Nemone Lethbridge. We were lucky enough to interview for this year's Somerville Magazine, and hear some of her incredible stories.
BBC Radio 4 - The History Podcast, The Magnificent O'Connors - Episode guide
All episodes of The Magnificent O'Connors
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October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We can't wait to listen to The Magnificent O'Connors, featuring our alumna Nemone Lethbridge. We were lucky enough to interview for this year's Somerville Magazine, and hear some of her incredible stories.