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COO and PVC Student Experience at the University of Gloucestershire. F1. Choral singing. Oxford.
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A sneak peek from rehearsal of Stuart Nicholson's arrangement of the traditional carol, I Saw Three Ships. Come join us to hear the rest - and many more festive pieces old and new - on 6 December.

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November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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33-19 win for England over New Zealand. I would not have predicted that. Fantastic performance and result, with opportunity to grow.

#ENGvNZL
November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Our Christmas concert evoking merriment, wonder and reflection is coming soon - twice! We'll sing the full concert programme at 7:30 with a relaxed performance at 5:00 for young families, including audience participation of popular carols.

6 Dec 25
University Church, Oxford

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November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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New Post: The Era of the Downwardly Mobile Graduate?: Higher education at this weekend’s Battle of Ideas www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/10/19/t...
October 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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We're singing some fantastic music in this concert, including Poulenc's Quatre Petites Prières de Saint François d'Assise for men's voices which I'm enjoying especially. Don't miss out, get your tickets now!
oxfordchoir.org The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · Oct 9
Come join us in Headington on Saturday 18 October for our next concert: Love's Philosophy.

The concert explores themes of love - human, mystic, and divine - with music by Holst, Ian Assersohn, Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, and Jake Runestad.

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Promotional poster for a musical event titled LOVE'S PHILOSOPHY, presented by The City of Oxford Choir and conducted by Duncan Aspden. The concert explores themes of love—human, mystic, and divine—with music by Holst (Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda), Ian Assersohn (Verses from Panthea), Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, and Jake Runestad. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 October 2025 at 19:30 at All Saints’ Church, Lime Walk, Headington. Ticket prices: £15 full, £12 concessions, free for students and under 18s. Includes QR code and website link (www.oxfordchoir.org). Background features green leaves with water droplets, evoking a serene, natural atmosphere.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Congratulations to McLaren for a fantastic result achieving back-to-back constructors titles.

#F1 #SingaporeGP
October 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Fantastic result for Sainz and Williams. 👏👏
September 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Do come!
September 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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What an excellent way to start Saturday: welcoming new students to their accommodation at our splendid Oxstalls Campus after rising a phenomenal 32 places in @theguardian.com UK universities rankings.

#TeamGlos #Gloucester
Modern Students' Union building with large windows and a sign reading "WELCOME TO YOUR STUDENTS' UNION". In front, a rectangular fountain with a central water jet is surrounded by cobblestones, benches, and greenery, creating a welcoming campus atmosphere. Interior view of a university lobby with several people gathered around a table on the left. A string of international flags hangs overhead, including those of Senegal, Japan, Somalia, Wales, and Bhutan. The space features promotional signage such as “Small class sizes and one-to-one support.” Through the glass revolving doors, a sign for “University of Gloucestershire” and “Fitness” is visible, indicating proximity to a campus fitness centre. University campus scene featuring a modern halls of residence with students walking in the door and a modern building labelled "SU" with a prominent blue logo and "WELCOME TO YOUR UNION" signage. A central fountain with a vertical water jet is surrounded by paved walkways, benches, and landscaped greenery.
September 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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A very special day yesterday, when we conferred honorary Bachelors of Education degrees on our alumni from the 50s to the 80s. It really is a privilege to be part of this wonderful family.

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Teal-colored booklet titled "Honorary Awards Ceremony" resting on a wooden surface, partially illuminated by sunlight. The cover features a crest and text describing the event to honour Certificate of Education graduates. Date and location: Friday 9 September 2005, The University Chapel of St Mary and St Paul, Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham. Large group of people inside a white, draped-ceiling tent during a graduation celebration. Attendees in academic gowns and mortarboards mingle, take photos, and socialise. Tables and chairs are visible in the background. Interior of the grand chapel at Francis Close Hall with timber-beam ceiling and arched windows. View down the central aisle shows attendees seated in pews, facing a decorated altar with stained glass and chandeliers. The floor features a black-and-white checkered pattern. Graduates and guests gathered outside the historic stone chapel at Francis Close Hall with Gothic architecture. People in academic regalia and formal attire line up to enter, bathed in warm late-afternoon sunlight that highlights the building’s detailed stonework.
September 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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If you're looking for a choir with fun and challenge, look no further than @oxfordchoir.org.
oxfordchoir.org The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · Aug 31
We'll be starting rehearsals soon for our exciting and ambitious autumn concert, Love's Philosophy, so now is an excellent time to join.
Swirl logo for The City of Oxford Choir above text which reads as follows. Sing with us! Exciting and ambitious classical repertoire Weekly rehearsals on Mondays in Headington Four concerts a year in central Oxford venues Vocal technique sessions Contact us now to try a rehearsal! secretary@oxfordchoir.org
August 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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We've moved into our new City Campus, and it's looking and feeling amazing. Some finishing touches left, but soon the first @uniofglos.bsky.social students will arrive and it's going to be phenomenal.

#TeamGlos #Gloucester
August 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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It's hard to capture what makes the University of Gloucestershire an inspiring place to work, where connections and a willingness to get involved are the hallmarks of how we support each other, but this lovely bunch of colleagues give it a go in this new video. #TeamGlos 💙

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Life at UoG: Meaningful Work, Real Connections
YouTube video by University of Gloucestershire
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July 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Seeing this built would be wonderful.
oxfordclarion.bsky.social Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · Jul 15
A new railway to Witney and Carterton would be economically viable with a benefit/cost ratio of over 2, according to a new study commissioned by West Oxfordshire District Council. The BCR would depend on the route chosen, with a construction cost of £600m or more.
Potential routes for a Witney/Carterton railway
July 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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This would be such a boon for West Oxfordshire.

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Witney rail line resurrection 'economically viable' - study
The study investigates whether a plan to bring back the line between Witney and Oxford can work.
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July 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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This concert is going to be the best form of amazing. Do come.
oxfordchoir.org The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · Jun 28
📢 It's today's! SJE Arts, 19:30

With the Instruments of Time & Truth and soloists Edward Grint, Bethany Horak-Hallett, Archie Inns and Charlotte Bowden we're performing Haydn (Nelson Mass) Mozart (Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli) and Beethoven (Elegischer Gesang).

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June 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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I've been singing with @oxfordchoir.org for... well, quite a while now and this is the first time we've sung with a professional orchestra. If the phenomenal programme weren't enough on its own, that partnership puts it beyond doubt that this concert is one not to miss.
oxfordchoir.org The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · Jun 22
This Saturday, with the Instruments of Time & Truth, a leading professional orchestra, we're performing Haydn (Nelson Mass), Mozart (Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli), and Beethoven (Elegischer Gesang).

SJE Arts - 28 Jun 25 - 19:30

Book your tickets now.

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June 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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This Saturday, with the Instruments of Time & Truth, a leading professional orchestra, we're performing Haydn (Nelson Mass), Mozart (Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli), and Beethoven (Elegischer Gesang).

SJE Arts - 28 Jun 25 - 19:30

Book your tickets now.

www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...
June 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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This is an unusual one for @oxfordchoir.org, as we're singing with a professional orchestra. And what a programme! It includes Haydn's Nelson Mass, one of his most dramatic and powerful sacred works. This is Duncan explaining why it's featured in this rare concert.
oxfordchoir.org The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · Jun 17
We asked our esteemed director, Duncan Aspden, why he chose Haydn’s Nelson Mass for his 20-year anniversary concert with the City of Oxford Choir. And this is what he had to say... 👇

#choraldirector #musicdirector #choralmusic #oxford
June 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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The safety car made that race today. It would have been 😴 without it. McLaren opted to let Verstappen win by not releasing Norris from behind Piastri at the end. Good recovery from Hamilton. And how good have Williams become?! Great to see them so much nearer the top 4.

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May 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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McLaren over half-a-minute ahead. Wow.

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May 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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When can I buy tickets?

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Universal theme park for Bedfordshire confirmed by Starmer
The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.
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April 9, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Not exactly a thriller.

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April 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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If you missed our concert yesterday (and it sure was a good one) don't forget to mark your diary for our next concert: we'll be singing Haydn's Nelson Mass on 28 June at SJE Arts. Tickets available now.

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Haydn’s Nelson Mass | Tickets Oxford
The City of Oxford Choir, in collaboration with Instruments of Time and Truth, invites you to experience the rich choral soundworlds of Haydn, Mozart and B
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March 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Partial solar eclipse.

29 March 2025
A solar eclipse in progress, where the moon is partially blocking the sun, forming a glowing yellow-orange crescent. The background is dark, emphasizing the sun's radiant edges.
March 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM