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Congratulations to St Hugh's Boat Club (SHBC) Novice Women's team who won the Tamesis Regatta (formerly known as Christ Church Regatta) - the first time this has been achieved in 41 years bit.ly/49TNsEZ #rowing #women #oxford
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Congratulations to St Hugh's Boat Club (SHBC) Novice Women's team who won the Tamesis Regatta (formerly known as Christ Church Regatta) - the first time this has been achieved in 41 years bit.ly/49TNsEZ #rowing #women #oxford
We were delighted to welcome back alumni who matriculated 1992-1995 for a reunion full of reminiscence and nostalgia. The range of careers represented and many successes celebrated were true reminder of the vibrant, inspiring community that makes St Hugh’s so special bit.ly/3MbwpEM #alumni #reunion
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We were delighted to welcome back alumni who matriculated 1992-1995 for a reunion full of reminiscence and nostalgia. The range of careers represented and many successes celebrated were true reminder of the vibrant, inspiring community that makes St Hugh’s so special bit.ly/3MbwpEM #alumni #reunion
As Nell Gwyn's naughty pop-up book goes to auction at Christies @davidftaylor.bsky.social comments in @theobserveruk.bsky.social on how rare it is for book to be specifically linked to Nell Gwyn who was known to be illiterate bit.ly/4p6erC9 #literature #auction
November 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
As Nell Gwyn's naughty pop-up book goes to auction at Christies @davidftaylor.bsky.social comments in @theobserveruk.bsky.social on how rare it is for book to be specifically linked to Nell Gwyn who was known to be illiterate bit.ly/4p6erC9 #literature #auction
Fascinating paper by Tutorial Fellow in Biology, @sjportugal.bsky.social published in 'Biology Letters': ‘The visual impediment of cranial ornamentation in male Chrysolophus pheasants’, reports on unusually obstructive plumage which compromises vision of two types of pheasants bit.ly/48keZ01 #birds
November 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Fascinating paper by Tutorial Fellow in Biology, @sjportugal.bsky.social published in 'Biology Letters': ‘The visual impediment of cranial ornamentation in male Chrysolophus pheasants’, reports on unusually obstructive plumage which compromises vision of two types of pheasants bit.ly/48keZ01 #birds
In 5th episode of 'A Philosopher and a Child' entitled 'Can a child outsmart an Oxford philosopher?', Prof Adrian Moore, Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy debates whether the universe is infinite with Cara Margiotta - could the universe be infinitely big and old bit.ly/482wnYb #philosophy #infinity
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In 5th episode of 'A Philosopher and a Child' entitled 'Can a child outsmart an Oxford philosopher?', Prof Adrian Moore, Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy debates whether the universe is infinite with Cara Margiotta - could the universe be infinitely big and old bit.ly/482wnYb #philosophy #infinity
College Principal, Michele Acton joined Honorary Fellow and alumna, Amal Clooney at launch of Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice by @blavatnikschool.bsky.social in partnership with The Clooney Foundation for Justice dedicated to harnessing power of AI for justice bit.ly/4ivBT9q #ai #justice
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
College Principal, Michele Acton joined Honorary Fellow and alumna, Amal Clooney at launch of Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice by @blavatnikschool.bsky.social in partnership with The Clooney Foundation for Justice dedicated to harnessing power of AI for justice bit.ly/4ivBT9q #ai #justice
We were delighted to welcome psychiatrist, psychotherapist and writer Marchelle Farrell to our annual Lady Ademola Lecture to discuss her thoughts about relationships between internal and external landscapes with staff and students. Recording available: bit.ly/43VAhj0 #oxford #blackhistorymonth
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We were delighted to welcome psychiatrist, psychotherapist and writer Marchelle Farrell to our annual Lady Ademola Lecture to discuss her thoughts about relationships between internal and external landscapes with staff and students. Recording available: bit.ly/43VAhj0 #oxford #blackhistorymonth
Congratulations to Fellow by Resolution in Physics and alumnus Dr Jack Miller who has been awarded @ipem.ac.uk Gold Medal in Academia given to members with substantial and sustained track record at outstanding level of contribution to advancement of academic practice bit.ly/4p1o7Nx #award #phyiscs
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations to Fellow by Resolution in Physics and alumnus Dr Jack Miller who has been awarded @ipem.ac.uk Gold Medal in Academia given to members with substantial and sustained track record at outstanding level of contribution to advancement of academic practice bit.ly/4p1o7Nx #award #phyiscs
St Hugh’s College has become an accredited #oxfordlivingwage employer for 2025-26 reflecting the College's ongoing commitment to fair pay and supporting our employees to live and work in one of the UK’s most expensive cities bit.ly/43RFUyG #oxford #employer
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
St Hugh’s College has become an accredited #oxfordlivingwage employer for 2025-26 reflecting the College's ongoing commitment to fair pay and supporting our employees to live and work in one of the UK’s most expensive cities bit.ly/43RFUyG #oxford #employer
Students and staff marked All Souls by gathering in Chapel for a short service to remember those who died in the last year and in years past. Amongst those remembered were members of St Hugh's College community who sadly died earlier this year #allsouls
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Students and staff marked All Souls by gathering in Chapel for a short service to remember those who died in the last year and in years past. Amongst those remembered were members of St Hugh's College community who sadly died earlier this year #allsouls
Join us for this year's Lady Ademola Lecture in conversation with psychiatrist, psychotherapist and writer Marchelle Farrell. In 1935 Kofoworola Ademola became the first Black African woman to achieve a degree @ox.ac.uk Register for the lecture at: bit.ly/48IO0wW #blackhistorymonth #lecture
October 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Join us for this year's Lady Ademola Lecture in conversation with psychiatrist, psychotherapist and writer Marchelle Farrell. In 1935 Kofoworola Ademola became the first Black African woman to achieve a degree @ox.ac.uk Register for the lecture at: bit.ly/48IO0wW #blackhistorymonth #lecture
Principal Michele Acton was delighted to formally welcome our new Fellows to St Hugh's: Prof Thomas Aubrey, Prof Luca Furieri, Michele Acton, Prof Noam Vogt-Vincent and Dr Mary Tzaawa-Krenzler. Profiles available in latest Chronicle: bit.ly/4nfJ2Lx #academic #oxford
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Principal Michele Acton was delighted to formally welcome our new Fellows to St Hugh's: Prof Thomas Aubrey, Prof Luca Furieri, Michele Acton, Prof Noam Vogt-Vincent and Dr Mary Tzaawa-Krenzler. Profiles available in latest Chronicle: bit.ly/4nfJ2Lx #academic #oxford
Join us on 1 November for annual Lady Ademola Lecture in conversation with psychiatrist, psychotherapist and writer Marchelle Farrell who is curious about the relationships between internal and external landscapes. Registration: bit.ly/43j0Q1d #blackhistorymonth
October 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Join us on 1 November for annual Lady Ademola Lecture in conversation with psychiatrist, psychotherapist and writer Marchelle Farrell who is curious about the relationships between internal and external landscapes. Registration: bit.ly/43j0Q1d #blackhistorymonth
Our annual college magazine Chronicle is out - full of college and alumni news, interviews and features. Read the digital version here: online.fliphtml5.com/uwbnc/dqef/#... #news #alumni #oxford #mustread
October 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our annual college magazine Chronicle is out - full of college and alumni news, interviews and features. Read the digital version here: online.fliphtml5.com/uwbnc/dqef/#... #news #alumni #oxford #mustread
We were delighted to welcome alumni who matriculated in 1975, 1965, 1955, and earlier for our Jubilee Lunch. We were joined by Principal, Michele Acton and Senior Tutor, Prof Robert Vilain who expressed College's gratitude for continued support of our alumni bit.ly/4mEt39E #alumni #reunion #oxford
September 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We were delighted to welcome alumni who matriculated in 1975, 1965, 1955, and earlier for our Jubilee Lunch. We were joined by Principal, Michele Acton and Senior Tutor, Prof Robert Vilain who expressed College's gratitude for continued support of our alumni bit.ly/4mEt39E #alumni #reunion #oxford
We were delighted to welcome back Dame Jane Glover (Music, 1968) Honorary Fellow and musicologist/conductor. She shared how College was pivotal in shaping her future. She was joined by Ertegun Director, Professor Jonathan Cross, who co-hosted the event. bit.ly/46UG4Hn #alumni #music #memories
September 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We were delighted to welcome back Dame Jane Glover (Music, 1968) Honorary Fellow and musicologist/conductor. She shared how College was pivotal in shaping her future. She was joined by Ertegun Director, Professor Jonathan Cross, who co-hosted the event. bit.ly/46UG4Hn #alumni #music #memories
Congratulations to St Hugh's Fellow and Senior Tutor, Professor Robert Vilain who has received the Recognition of Distinction award. @ox.ac.uk Divisional Distinctions Committee has conferred on Robert the title of Professor of German and Comparative Literature bit.ly/4mHGxBK #award #academia #oxford
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations to St Hugh's Fellow and Senior Tutor, Professor Robert Vilain who has received the Recognition of Distinction award. @ox.ac.uk Divisional Distinctions Committee has conferred on Robert the title of Professor of German and Comparative Literature bit.ly/4mHGxBK #award #academia #oxford
Congratulations to Eloise and Amelia on their graduation. We hope that they and all our new graduates will stay in touch with St Hugh's. To update your details please go to: www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/update-your-... #alumni #graduates
August 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations to Eloise and Amelia on their graduation. We hope that they and all our new graduates will stay in touch with St Hugh's. To update your details please go to: www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/update-your-... #alumni #graduates
Congratulations to undergraduate, Ruokai Zhao on being awarded @ox.ac.uk 'Undergraduate Prize' for Best Overall Performance in Part A Mathematics & Statistics 2024-25, awarded annually by the Examiners to recognise outstanding performances in examinations bit.ly/4lRDirt #award #maths #statistics
July 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations to undergraduate, Ruokai Zhao on being awarded @ox.ac.uk 'Undergraduate Prize' for Best Overall Performance in Part A Mathematics & Statistics 2024-25, awarded annually by the Examiners to recognise outstanding performances in examinations bit.ly/4lRDirt #award #maths #statistics
In July we're celebrating life-saving achievements of alumna Prof Freda Stevenson (Biochemistry, 1961) who showed antibodies can be used to treat cancer cells, creating vaccine that uses DNA to increase immunity to cancers and found way to use genes to better understand subsets of leukaemia #science
July 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In July we're celebrating life-saving achievements of alumna Prof Freda Stevenson (Biochemistry, 1961) who showed antibodies can be used to treat cancer cells, creating vaccine that uses DNA to increase immunity to cancers and found way to use genes to better understand subsets of leukaemia #science
What happens when St Hugh's Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy discusses 'Morality and Meaning'? In the third episode of philosophy interviews with children Prof Moore discusses the meaning of life, morality and the difficult moral dilemma of the trolley problem bit.ly/40eQM8e #philosophy #morality
July 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What happens when St Hugh's Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy discusses 'Morality and Meaning'? In the third episode of philosophy interviews with children Prof Moore discusses the meaning of life, morality and the difficult moral dilemma of the trolley problem bit.ly/40eQM8e #philosophy #morality
Congratulations to Tutorial Fellow in Experimental Psychology and Prof of Cognitive Science @ox.ac.uk @asifamajid on her induction as Fellow @aaas.org in Washington DC. This honour began in 1874 for meritorious contribution to advancement of science and engineering bit.ly/4egt6WF #science #award
June 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Congratulations to Tutorial Fellow in Experimental Psychology and Prof of Cognitive Science @ox.ac.uk @asifamajid on her induction as Fellow @aaas.org in Washington DC. This honour began in 1874 for meritorious contribution to advancement of science and engineering bit.ly/4egt6WF #science #award
Congratulations to winners of Art & Photography Prizes:
Student Photography Prize: shared by Raghu Krishnan and Vinzent Wesselmann; Student Art Prize: Fern Kruger-Paget; Staff Art Prize: Mary Helen Last, Accommodation Officer; Staff Photography Prize: Anna Xiong, Librarian Assistant bit.ly/4kK7cxt
Student Photography Prize: shared by Raghu Krishnan and Vinzent Wesselmann; Student Art Prize: Fern Kruger-Paget; Staff Art Prize: Mary Helen Last, Accommodation Officer; Staff Photography Prize: Anna Xiong, Librarian Assistant bit.ly/4kK7cxt
June 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Congratulations to winners of Art & Photography Prizes:
Student Photography Prize: shared by Raghu Krishnan and Vinzent Wesselmann; Student Art Prize: Fern Kruger-Paget; Staff Art Prize: Mary Helen Last, Accommodation Officer; Staff Photography Prize: Anna Xiong, Librarian Assistant bit.ly/4kK7cxt
Student Photography Prize: shared by Raghu Krishnan and Vinzent Wesselmann; Student Art Prize: Fern Kruger-Paget; Staff Art Prize: Mary Helen Last, Accommodation Officer; Staff Photography Prize: Anna Xiong, Librarian Assistant bit.ly/4kK7cxt
Join us on Thursday 29 May 5-9pm at St Hugh's for Keep It Real - @ox.ac.uk OxWoCS’ flagship event highlighting unfiltered journeys of women in STEM, with honest storytelling, career insight, and community building. Sign up: forms.gle/eGYLoQfQPmz4... #stem #conference #oxford
May 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Join us on Thursday 29 May 5-9pm at St Hugh's for Keep It Real - @ox.ac.uk OxWoCS’ flagship event highlighting unfiltered journeys of women in STEM, with honest storytelling, career insight, and community building. Sign up: forms.gle/eGYLoQfQPmz4... #stem #conference #oxford
Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy, Professor Adrian Moore to appear in series of fascinating philosophy interviews with children on YouTube. First episode features schoolgirl Cara Margiotta with whom he debates whether the universe needs to have had a beginning and a cause. View at: bit.ly/4lZtDj7
May 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy, Professor Adrian Moore to appear in series of fascinating philosophy interviews with children on YouTube. First episode features schoolgirl Cara Margiotta with whom he debates whether the universe needs to have had a beginning and a cause. View at: bit.ly/4lZtDj7