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Reuben College, University of Oxford
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The Oxford University graduate college that makes interdisciplinary discussion happen by design.
One of our Reubenites has been featured in Nature Medicine 👏

The publication recently interviewed Dr Yosra Mekki about her work on digital twins, and how this technology could transform the approach to athlete health and sports surgery.

@nature.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We welcomed visitors from @thesoilassociation.bsky.social this month 🌱

They stopped by to visit our BaxterStorey catering team and see how we’re putting our environmentally-friendly food knowledge into practice after receiving our sustainability award this summer!
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Congratulations to all the Reubenites who received their degrees this weekend 👏

It's been a joy to watch all your hard work come together, and we hope you carry a little bit of Reuben with you into all that comes next.
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Looking for a Fellowship? We're recruiting Official Fellows for our growing Values & Society theme.

If you're employed by the @ox.ac.uk Humanities Division on a research, teaching & research, or language teaching post (Grade 7+), we want to hear from you.

Further particulars: buff.ly/Ijv9oUK
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Here’s to a "great, big, beautiful tomorrow."

Well done to all the Reubenites who graduated this weekend!

#ReubenCollege @ox.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Many thanks to our recent alumna, Suzanne, for her kind words about her time here 💚
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We received an International Architecture Award this autumn!

Being awarded on such a global stage was a wonderful celebration of the shared vision and ambition that's brought our College to life from the start.

Heartfelt thanks to our architects at fjcstudio and all our collaborators.
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Our College bear goes down under 🦘

Many thanks to Liam Fawcett for taking Reubie around Southern Australia and snapping our little mascot with local landmarks!

#ReubenCollege
October 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Sitting in the hall, listening to stories of innovation & activism, I felt a deep sense of belonging."

While in New York for the AFS Youth Assembly, #Reubenite Ruth Nanjala stopped by the UN Headquarters to celebrate youth leadership.

Read about her trip: reuben.ox.ac.uk/article/refl...

#UNDay
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Matriculation Day, 2025 @ox.ac.uk

#Reubenite #ReubenPeople
October 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Welcome to our new Visiting Fellow, Harj Narulla👏

As a barrister & leading expert on climate law & litigation, Harj has acted in world-first cases & advises states, NGOs & communities globally.

He also holds teaching & research roles at @ox.ac.uk, LSE & other top institutions.

#ReubenPeople
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Looking to explore race & belonging this #BlackHistoryMonth? This rehearsed reading of 'The Importance of Being Oscar Wilde’s Valet' (co-written by JC Niala, Reuben Fellow) offers powerful reflections.

Set in Oxford, it imagines the experiences of Stephen Stephens, Wilde’s African-American valet.
October 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"I didn't know I could make energy out of solar backpacks!"

As part of their #PublicEngagement project (funded by Reuben College) Mercy Masanga & Ayo Ayodeji visited a local school to run a hands-on workshop with 28 pupils all about energy!

We loved seeing the pupils' reflections on post-its🔌💡
October 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
DPhil student, Olivia Lounsbury, has had her work on antimicrobial resistance published by @thelancet.com!

Her article investigates how health system factors (including leadership, management and patient care) influence the use of antibiotics.

Congrats, Olivia 👏

#ReubenPeople #CellularLife
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
NEWS: Prof Richard Walker is now Theme Lead for Environmental Change at Reuben.

As a Professor of Tectonics (@mplsoxford.bsky.social), he brings expertise in earthquakes, tectonics, and satellite research.

We're excited to see where he takes the College #EnvironmentalChange theme next!
September 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
NEWS: Reuben College is pleased to announce that its Ethics & Values theme, introduced in 2020, has now expanded into ‘Values & Society’.

This shift reflects the widening breadth of humanities, social sciences and arts research within our academic community.

#Values&Society #ReubenCollege
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Last Friday, we welcomed around 100 delegates for our third annual Entrepreneurship Forum at Reuben.

The day was filled with talks, networking and a nail-biting pitching competition with a £30k prize!

Well done to the Autotone team from Oxford University Innovation on their win 💡👏
September 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Reuben College is delighted to congratulate Prof Chrystalina Antoniades, our Theme Lead & Official Fellow for Cellular Life, on being awarded a Titular Professorship in 2025’s Recognition of Distinction.

Such recognition highlights her outstanding achievements in her field of Neuroscience.
September 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Last month, part-time student Connor Innes (MSc in Energy Systems) spoke in Parliament as part of his role as chair of the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum.

He's actively shaping discussions in rooms that could define our sustainable energy future.

#ReubenPeople #EnvironmentalChange
August 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Congrats to Alex Petukhova-Greenstein (DPhil Cancer Science) on her Dian Donnai & Jill Clayton-Smith Prize nomination at the ESHG Annual Meeting.

Her trio genome sequencing work solved a 5-year case, identifying and treating the rare Aromatase Excess Syndrome (~30 cases globally) in a 12 y/o child.
August 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It's not a goodbye - it's 'until we meet again'.

Last weekend, another cohort of graduands passed through the Sheldonian's doors.

We're so proud of the feats they've accomplished and we'll be here cheering them on during their next chapters 💚

#ReubenCollege #ReubenPeople #ReubenAlum #OxfordGrad
August 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Curious about start-ups or want to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs?

Reuben College’s third annual Entrepreneurship Forum is being held 5 Sep and it's open to graduate students across Oxford.

Look forward to talks, invited pitches, and a keynote from
Dr Mina Bekheet (Panacea CEO) 🧠💡
August 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise across Africa, and Reuben alum Sintieh Ekongefeyin (MSc Digital Health, 2023) is tackling this head-on.

His new article, published in BMJ Heart, maps mobile health tools for cardiovascular care across the continent.

#DigitalHealth #Reubenite #CellularLife
July 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
What does it mean to be an EDI Champion? 🎯

For Reuben student Emma McMillian (DPhil in Computer Science), it's sustained effort, genuine passion, and tangible impact.

She's now been recognised with the @mplsoxford.bsky.social Award for Outstanding ED&I Champion – Student.

#EDI #MPLS #Reubenite
July 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Well done to Nat Duffus (DPhil,Environmental Research (NERC DTP)), on her commendation in this year’s MPLS Early Career Policy Impact Awards.

Natalie, from the Department of Biology, has been recognised for her work on raising awareness of the ecological outcomes of Biodiversity Net Gain.
July 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM