Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford

Image of a college library with text: 13 September, Applying to Oxford and Cambridge as a Mature Undergraduate Webinar

Sat 13 Sep, 10.30-12: join us for a webinar offered jointly by @ox.ac.uk and @cam.ac.uk to find out more about mature colleges at both universities and the admissions process. Plus, put your questions to admissions staff from HMC and current students. Register 👇https://shorturl.at/RBqVC

Our wonderful Library is featured in Geoffrey Tyack and Dan Paton's "Oxford Libraries Architecture" published by @bodleian.ox.ac.uk . More info on the book 👉https://f.mtr.cool/iytcqbzmqm

Announcing our Head of St Paul's Cathedral Institute, James Roberts | St Paul's Cathedral We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Roberts as the new Head of the St Paul’s Cathedral Institute.

👏 Congratulations to HMC alumnus James Roberts (2021, DPhil Theology) on his appointment as Head of the St Paul's Cathedral Institute. More here 👉

God is Love

An altar cloth preserved in our Archive and what it reveals not only about HMC but the role the College played in Oxford's spiritual and cultural life is the subject of the latest blog from our Library Team 👇
hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/god-...

Can't wait for this new book from HMC Fellow and Tutor in English Prof Kate McLoughlin!

📢 TV drama "Outrageous" has been released. The series, telling the story of the Mitford sisters, is out now on streaming platform U. Scenes featuring HMC and Holywell Street were filmed in November, with some familiar locations transported back to the 1930s!
Watch the series 👉 tinyurl.com/3srfh2mh

A reminder of that post-exam feeling of freedom from Muhammed (Hamza) Awan, who graduated on Friday alongside many more of our finalists!

Students in gowns walking down Holywell Street in Oxford

🍾 Many congratulations to all the HMC students who are graduating today – and a very warm welcome into our alumni community!

HMC Principal Professor Jane Shaw was recently awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Emeritus Fellowship to complete her new book, "Seeking Infinity: Mystics in the Modern World". Read more about the project 👇 tinyurl.com/y623kabe

Robin Hanford pictured in the HMC SCR

We were delighted yesterday to welcome alumnus @hanford.me.uk back to the College. Robin was taking a break from his Ministry in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and met with our new Development Director Lisa Smars.

The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It | Oxford Literary Festival Alec Ryrie talks to Diarmaid MacCulloch - The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It

Taking place in our Chapel on Wednesday as part of this year's Oxford Literary Festival: Prof Alec Ryrie discusses his most recent book, "The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It", with Prof Diarmaid MacCulloch. Tickets and more info here: tinyurl.com/bdzemp58

A large group of people posing for the camera under portraits hanging on a wall

A real pleasure to show members of the @bavs-uk.bsky.social around the College today – and provide access to a specially prepared display of materials from our Archive. In the photo below, the group under a portrait (centre) of alumnus, lecturer and supporter of the College William Gaskell.

HMC elects the Reverend Dr Sofía Betancourt as Honorary Fellow

We are delighted to announce that the Governing Body of HMC has elected @uua.org President the Rev Dr Sofía Betancourt as a new Honorary Fellow. More here 👉
tinyurl.com/3hkx236y

Cover of newsletter with college logo

The latest edition of our alumni newsletter is out now! The Trinity term edition of My HMC features the usual round-up of College news plus an introduction from our new Director of Alumni Relations and Development, a celebration of our Principal, and much more. Read online 👉 tinyurl.com/45ah7wd6

A group of people pose for the camera in the HMC Senior Common Room

We were delighted to host a recent meeting between Prof Jim Naismith, Head of @mplsoxford.bsky.social, and a group of recently appointed academics from @oxengsci.bsky.social. Pictured below in our SCR the group, which includes HMC Fellow Emilio Martínez Pañeda 3rd from right. Image: Kate Wilson.

📢 Our latest newsletter for prospective students is out now, featuring details of our next Open Day, a webinar for mature students run jointly by Oxford and Cambridge...and much more. View here and sign up for future editions 👇 mailchi.mp/6475f6de2ba8...

Promotional flyer with the words: "We're Hiring / We're seeking an HR Manager to play a key role in our administration team and support the College's organisational development. Visit hmc.ox.ac.uk/vacancies to find out more"

📢 Job alert! We're looking for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in our administration team and help support the College's organisational development. Interested? See our Vacancies page for more details 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

Two people play tennis on a grass court with the college in the background

Did you watch the Wimbledon finals this weekend? HMC used to enjoy its own grass court tennis season until the mid-1980s when student accommodation finally replaced the College's court, seen here in a great archive image! #Throwback #Wimbledon #LifeAtHMC

Woman wearing glasses and pink shirt (Prof Bee Wee)

👏 Congratulations to Professor Bee Wee, HMC Official Fellow and Tutor in Clinical Medicine, who has won the Lifetime Achievement to Excellence in Palliative Care Award at the Palliative Care Awards! Image: Neale Conner

Proud to have hosted this year's Oxford Next Horizons cohort and welcomed them into our community with @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk!

HMC student Jay Mok took this amazing picture from neighbouring New College Bell Tower. 

In the foreground the coloured buildings of Holywell Street, with the HMC Clocktower, Chapel and Principal's lodgings all clearly visible behind.

#LifeAtHMC #Oxford #OxfordUniversity

Oil painting of a man with a reddish beard and hair. He holds a riding crop, and is putting on gloves.

Died #OTD 1904, James Arlosh. We remember the Arlosh family with huge gratitude - as benefactors of our antecedent Manchester College; & their portraits hang in the the dining hall that is named for them. @ukunitarian.bsky.social
🖼️Attributed to William Salter Herrick (c.1807–1891)

One of the great things about our recent garden party was welcoming back our former Admissions Officer Charlie Cruickshank with his band, who provided an amazing soundtrack to the afternoon. Here they are (Charlie 2nd from left) captured in a great image by Edmund Blok!

👀Exciting news from our Vice-Principal, Prof Jan-Emmanuel de Neve!

📢 Job alert! We're looking for a Stewardship and Alumni Relations Officer to help build and maintain excellent relationships with alumni, students, friends and donors. View the full job description and further details on our website 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

Library Blog

📢 Did you know that our website features a wonderful blog by our Library Team? There's a whole host of fascinating and thought-provoking writing on the College's history, figures from our past and the Library's special collections and archives.

Being a mature student can bring its own challenges, but my time as an undergrad at HMC was very special, and I was well supported as I buried myself in the joys of Oxford studies! I’d urge anyone interested to apply 😊📚🎓

Oil painting of a young boy in a sailor suit with a white lace collar. He holds a child's fishing net, and stands next to a dog.

Detail of a stained glass window. A group of angels gather behind a globe.

Died #OTD 1890 Godfrey Arlosh, aged only 19. His (Unitarian) heartbroken parents gave the Days of Creation stained glass windows (designed by Edward Burne-Jones & made by the William Morris factory) to our Chapel in his memory, & his portrait hangs in our dining hall. Requiescet in pace.

Many congratulations to our Principal, Professor Jane Shaw, who has been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Emeritus Fellowship, beginning in October, for her book project: "Seeking Infinity: Mystics in the Modern World". We wish her all the best for the project!

Coming to Oxford for one of the two Open Days next week on 2 or 3 July? Check out all the information, guidance and help from the University, including a video featuring Richard Molyneaux, HMC's Admissions Officer 👇 tinyurl.com/mun69ct3