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Photographer Stuart Bebb captured this stunning moon dog shining over Balliol. A moon dog (or paraselene) appears when bright moonlight passes through cirrostratus clouds filled with hexagonal ice crystals, creating glowing spots of light on one or both sides of the Moon.
October 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Photographer Stuart Bebb captured this stunning moon dog shining over Balliol. A moon dog (or paraselene) appears when bright moonlight passes through cirrostratus clouds filled with hexagonal ice crystals, creating glowing spots of light on one or both sides of the Moon.
A new statue of Balliol’s co-founder and first benefactor, Dervorguilla of Galloway, now stands at Master's Field! Warm thanks to Jim Rogers (Balliol 1964) for making this commission possible, and to Alex Wenham for his creativity and vision.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A new statue of Balliol’s co-founder and first benefactor, Dervorguilla of Galloway, now stands at Master's Field! Warm thanks to Jim Rogers (Balliol 1964) for making this commission possible, and to Alex Wenham for his creativity and vision.
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Matthew Langton and Adrian Kelly have been awarded the title of Professor in this year's Recognition of Distinction initiative by the University of Oxford. Congratulations to our two new professors!
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September 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Matthew Langton and Adrian Kelly have been awarded the title of Professor in this year's Recognition of Distinction initiative by the University of Oxford. Congratulations to our two new professors!
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Balliol graduate student Conor Muller is cycling across the UK in memory of his mum, raising funds to support charities Solace and The Brain Tumour Charity
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August 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Balliol graduate student Conor Muller is cycling across the UK in memory of his mum, raising funds to support charities Solace and The Brain Tumour Charity
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Professor Sir Charles Godfray (Director of the Oxford Martin School, Professorial Fellow) discusses his career and the future of food in a rapidly changing climate.
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August 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Professor Sir Charles Godfray (Director of the Oxford Martin School, Professorial Fellow) discusses his career and the future of food in a rapidly changing climate.
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Good luck to everyone receiving their A-Level results today! If you are #GoingToOxford and joining Balliol – many congratulations and we look forward to seeing you this autumn.
August 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Good luck to everyone receiving their A-Level results today! If you are #GoingToOxford and joining Balliol – many congratulations and we look forward to seeing you this autumn.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley - entrepreneur, philanthropist & Foundation Fellow of Balliol. From refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist, she lived ‘a life worth saving,’ and her generosity to the College leaves an enduring legacy.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley - entrepreneur, philanthropist & Foundation Fellow of Balliol. From refugee to entrepreneur to philanthropist, she lived ‘a life worth saving,’ and her generosity to the College leaves an enduring legacy.
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Thanks to the support of Old Members and friends, Balliol students can learn, grow and flourish in a vibrant, creative, intellectually curious community. Everyone who shared their story this week has highlighted the difference your support makes to them. We are all so grateful.
July 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Thanks to the support of Old Members and friends, Balliol students can learn, grow and flourish in a vibrant, creative, intellectually curious community. Everyone who shared their story this week has highlighted the difference your support makes to them. We are all so grateful.
Your support has made ECFs like Linda a vital part of Balliol’s academic community. They provide dynamic tutorials, conduct cutting-edge research and equip students for the future. ECFs have expanded teaching by 30% and contribute immeasurably to Balliol’s intellectual life.
July 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Your support has made ECFs like Linda a vital part of Balliol’s academic community. They provide dynamic tutorials, conduct cutting-edge research and equip students for the future. ECFs have expanded teaching by 30% and contribute immeasurably to Balliol’s intellectual life.
Your generosity gives students comprehensive support tailored to their circumstances enabling them to settle at Balliol and immerse themselves in their passion for their studies. Learn more about how your gifts support students seeking sanctuary at Balliol alumniweb.ox.ac.uk/balliol/sanctuary
July 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Your generosity gives students comprehensive support tailored to their circumstances enabling them to settle at Balliol and immerse themselves in their passion for their studies. Learn more about how your gifts support students seeking sanctuary at Balliol alumniweb.ox.ac.uk/balliol/sanctuary
The support of Old Members and friends empowered Charles to focus on his studies, conduct key research for his thesis, and lay a path for his future, without the burden of financial pressure. Read more about the difference you make to students like Charles alumniweb.ox.ac.uk/balliol/impact
July 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The support of Old Members and friends empowered Charles to focus on his studies, conduct key research for his thesis, and lay a path for his future, without the burden of financial pressure. Read more about the difference you make to students like Charles alumniweb.ox.ac.uk/balliol/impact
Outreach is one of many areas of Balliol life supported by Old Members and friends. Thanks to you, students like Bella are supported at all stages of their journey to Balliol. Read Bella’s story and more from students like her in this year’s Floreat Domus heyzine.com/flip-book/floreat-domus-2025
July 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Outreach is one of many areas of Balliol life supported by Old Members and friends. Thanks to you, students like Bella are supported at all stages of their journey to Balliol. Read Bella’s story and more from students like her in this year’s Floreat Domus heyzine.com/flip-book/floreat-domus-2025
Today and tomorrow's schedule:
July 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Today and tomorrow's schedule:
We're excited to meet prospective students today! Come by the Old Common Room to:
* learn about the admissions process
* connect with current students and staff
* get a feel for student life at Balliol
* learn about the admissions process
* connect with current students and staff
* get a feel for student life at Balliol
July 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We're excited to meet prospective students today! Come by the Old Common Room to:
* learn about the admissions process
* connect with current students and staff
* get a feel for student life at Balliol
* learn about the admissions process
* connect with current students and staff
* get a feel for student life at Balliol
Thinking about Oxford? Discover what makes Balliol College a unique place to study. Join us for this year’s #OxOpenDays on 2 & 3 July. Further info: www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/admissions/s...
July 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Thinking about Oxford? Discover what makes Balliol College a unique place to study. Join us for this year’s #OxOpenDays on 2 & 3 July. Further info: www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/admissions/s...
Many congratulations to Balliol alumni: John Whiston (1977), Professor Sir Vernon Gibson (1980), Stuart Shilson (1980), and Andrew Copson (1999) on being recognised in this year’s Birthday Honours list.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Many congratulations to Balliol alumni: John Whiston (1977), Professor Sir Vernon Gibson (1980), Stuart Shilson (1980), and Andrew Copson (1999) on being recognised in this year’s Birthday Honours list.
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The new edition of Floreat Domus has arrived!
This issue highlights Balliol people at the forefront of quantum physics, and the worlds of stage and screen. Plus: a special feature with reflections from JCR presidents across the decades - and much more.
Read: heyzine.com/flip-book/fl...
This issue highlights Balliol people at the forefront of quantum physics, and the worlds of stage and screen. Plus: a special feature with reflections from JCR presidents across the decades - and much more.
Read: heyzine.com/flip-book/fl...
June 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The new edition of Floreat Domus has arrived!
This issue highlights Balliol people at the forefront of quantum physics, and the worlds of stage and screen. Plus: a special feature with reflections from JCR presidents across the decades - and much more.
Read: heyzine.com/flip-book/fl...
This issue highlights Balliol people at the forefront of quantum physics, and the worlds of stage and screen. Plus: a special feature with reflections from JCR presidents across the decades - and much more.
Read: heyzine.com/flip-book/fl...
Balliol is delighted to announce that the Mastership of the College has been offered to Professor Seamus Perry, who has accepted and will assume the role in July 2026.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Balliol is delighted to announce that the Mastership of the College has been offered to Professor Seamus Perry, who has accepted and will assume the role in July 2026.
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Summer Eights 2025 is underway and Balliol’s six crews had an exciting first day on the river – from lightning-fast bumps to solo rows and unexpected obstacles.
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May 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Summer Eights 2025 is underway and Balliol’s six crews had an exciting first day on the river – from lightning-fast bumps to solo rows and unexpected obstacles.
www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
Beautiful singing from Balliol choir to welcome in the month of May. Many thanks to Balliol JCR for the video.
May 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Beautiful singing from Balliol choir to welcome in the month of May. Many thanks to Balliol JCR for the video.
This #EarthDay, we're spotlighting a lecture from PhD researcher Timothy Rafferty on designing for green energy - with a focus on wind turbines. Part of Balliol's 'Insight into Science 2025' lecture series for Year 11 & 12 students. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPv5...
April 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This #EarthDay, we're spotlighting a lecture from PhD researcher Timothy Rafferty on designing for green energy - with a focus on wind turbines. Part of Balliol's 'Insight into Science 2025' lecture series for Year 11 & 12 students. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPv5...
Balliol members and their families enjoyed some egg-citing fun this morning, with an Easter egg hunt and lively egg-and-spoon race. Congratulations our winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the morning a success.
April 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Balliol members and their families enjoyed some egg-citing fun this morning, with an Easter egg hunt and lively egg-and-spoon race. Congratulations our winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the morning a success.
Congratulations to Rana Dasgupta (Balliol 1990), who has been awarded the 2025 Windham-Campbell Prize in the non-fiction category for his book 'Capital: A Portrait of Twenty-First Century Delhi' (Penguin Books, 2014). Further information: www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/news/2025/ap...
April 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Congratulations to Rana Dasgupta (Balliol 1990), who has been awarded the 2025 Windham-Campbell Prize in the non-fiction category for his book 'Capital: A Portrait of Twenty-First Century Delhi' (Penguin Books, 2014). Further information: www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/news/2025/ap...
Balliol students wrapped up their 18th-century literature paper with a hands-on session at the Bodleian Library Press, where they printed parts of Laurence Sterne’s experimental novel Tristram Shandy. They set individual metal letters to print text and recreated the novel’s iconic marbled page.
March 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Balliol students wrapped up their 18th-century literature paper with a hands-on session at the Bodleian Library Press, where they printed parts of Laurence Sterne’s experimental novel Tristram Shandy. They set individual metal letters to print text and recreated the novel’s iconic marbled page.
Balliol flew the Oxford Women's Suffrage flag to mark International Women's Day on 8 March 2025.
March 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Balliol flew the Oxford Women's Suffrage flag to mark International Women's Day on 8 March 2025.