Breadcrumb News News View all news View all College news View all Cathedral news Dr Pranav Prakash holds British Library workshop showcasing rare South Asian manuscripts 2 March 2023 Dr Pranav Prakash, a Junior Research Fellow at Christ Church, organised a workshop on the history of the book in South Asia at the British Library in London. Fabian Pregel wins MIND Graduate Essay Prize 16 February 2023 Fabian Pregel has won the MIND Graduate Essay Prize. Mr Pregel, currently a Stipendiary Lecturer in Philosophy at Christ Church, will take up a new position of Career Development Fellow in Philosophy at the college in April. Professor Peter Pulzer: an obituary 10 February 2023 Peter Pulzer was a Lecturer in Politics at Christ Church and Magdalen from 1957 to 1962 and an Official Student and Tutor from 1962 to 1984. Kian Swingler – Interconnected-ness Exhibition 9 February 2023 Kian Swingler, a first-year Fine Art student, is to hold an exhibition of his work in the Chapter House from 2-4pm on Tuesday 28 February. Dr Leah Broad publishes biography of four forgotten female composers 1 February 2023 Christ Church Junior Research Fellow Leah Broad is to publish a new book next month. Quartet is a group biography of four women composers – Ethel Smyth, Rebecca Clarke, Dorothy Howell and Doreen Carwithen. Professor Geraldine Johnson lectures on women patrons of Renaissance and Baroque Europe 24 January 2023 In December, Professor Geraldine Johnson gave an invited lecture on women patrons in Renaissance and Baroque Europe to an online audience of nearly 5,000. Wildflower planting 7 December 2022 The garden team and Catriona Bass, together with volunteers from the Long Mead Thames Valley Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project planted nearly 1,000 rare and slow-growing floodplain meadow wildflowers in the Meadow. Learning ancient languages at primary school can have positive impact on pupils’ attainment 29 November 2022 Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Senior Research Fellow in Classics Education at Christ Church, and research assistant Katrina Kelly have published a report for the Department for Education. Christ Church Prepares for its First Ever Giving Day 25 November 2022 Over 36 hours from 9am on Tuesday 29 November to 9pm on Wednesday 30 November, Christ Church will be holding its first-ever Giving Day, raising money for a Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship. Judith Valerie Engel – Giving Day Piano Recital 17 November 2022 Judith Valerie Engel to play Chopin and Liszt in Christ Church Cathedral as part of a Giving Day piano recital. Judith Valerie Engel is an Austrian concert pianist and musicologist. Peter Parsons 16 November 2022 Colleagues, old Members and friends will be deeply saddened to learn of the death of Peter Parsons, aged 86. Christ Church victory at Varsity Roman Law Moot Competition 12 November 2022 Christ Church made up much of a winning team at the Varsity Roman Law Moot Court Competition, held in person for the first time since Covid. In the press: Dr Ben Fernando explores Mars meteorite smashes 28 October 2022 Geophysicist Dr Ben Fernando has appeared in print and broadcast media outlets providing analysis of Mars meteorite impacts. Dr Kaibo Hu awarded SIAM Early Career Prize 25 October 2022 Dr Kaibo Hu, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Christ Church, has been awarded the SIAM Early Career Prize in Computational Science and Engineering. Record prizes on offer as Tower Poetry competition blasts off for new heights 10 October 2022 The young poet who writes the best single poem on the theme of ‘The Planets’ will receive a first prize of £5,000. Christ Church exhibits new portraits showcasing the College’s diversity 5 October 2022 Christ Church, Oxford, is exhibiting 13 new portraits of women as part of the Oxford University college’s commitment to better represent its diverse community. Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson features in a new film about policy engagement in the Arts and Humanities 22 September 2022 Oxford University’s Policy Engagement team followed Dr Holmes-Henderson to Parliament, interviewing the policy colleagues she works with and the impact her research and engagement is making in real world educational decision-making circles. Professor Stephen Smartt appointed Philip Wetton Chair of Astrophysics 6 September 2022 Professor Stephen Smartt CBE FRS follows Professor Roger Davies, who has held the Chair since 2002. Dr Marc-André Cormier leads key marine science forum at 2022 Challenger Society Conference 16 August 2022 Dr Marc-André Cormier, Research Fellow in Biological Sciences at Christ Church, will lead a session on the role of marine mixotrophy in the global carbon cycle at the 2022 Challenger Society Conference. Professor Matthias Holweg develops AI ethics and compliance toolkit 19 July 2022 Christ Church Fellow Professor Matthias Holweg has co-authored a topical report exploring the impact of unethical applications of artificial intelligence (AI), and how organisations can avoid them. Christ Church Fine Art student Peng Yao has won the 2022 Geoffrey Rhoades Prize for art 6 July 2022 Geoffrey Rhoades Commemorative Bursary winner Peng Yao's work explores the world of children's imagination and childhood memories. The American Friends of Christ Church Graduate Scholarship winners announced 4 July 2022 The American Friends (the association of Christ Church Old Members resident in the US) have generously established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance for postgraduate students who are currently enrolled at Christ Church. Two Christ Church academics awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships 15 June 2022 Professor Laurence Brassart will investigate the mechanical and degradation behaviour of biodegradable polymers in load-bearing applications. Dr Neil Hart is working to develop the predictions of rainfall season characteristics necessary to managing a growing climate risk. Latin, literacy and EdTech 14 June 2022 Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson is leading a team which will evaluate the impact that use of the Vocabulous website has on students’ understanding and retention of English vocabulary. Rethinking Lyric Communities: Christ Church – Berlin workshops open for registrations 9 June 2022 Christ Church is pleased to announce that it will be hosting one of two workshops on lyric poetry this summer in its Research Centre, both of which are now open for registrations. McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow to become Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics at Columbia University 1 June 2022 Dr Ashley Moyse, the McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow in Christian Ethics and Public Life, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Centre, New York. 'This Is Geography' video competition winners 25 May 2022 Christ Church hosts a celebration day on Saturday 14 May for winners of the 'This Is Geography' video competition for pupils in Years 7–10 attending state schools. Human-Centered Data Science: New book explores the biases that can creep into data 18 May 2022 Gina Neff, Professor of Technology and Society at the Oxford Internet Institute and fellow at Christ Church, has published Human-Centered Data Science: An Introduction, with MIT Press. Dr Timothy Barendt Has Article Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society 16 May 2022 Christ Church Junior Research Fellow Dr Timothy Barendt has had an article on molecular machines published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Christ Church Music Historian to Release Biographies of Four Women Composers 3 May 2022 Christ Church music historian Dr Leah Broad is to publish a biography of four trailblazing female composers, Ethel Smyth, Rebecca Clarke, Dorothy Howell and Doreen Carwithen. Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Next page Next ›
Dr Pranav Prakash holds British Library workshop showcasing rare South Asian manuscripts 2 March 2023 Dr Pranav Prakash, a Junior Research Fellow at Christ Church, organised a workshop on the history of the book in South Asia at the British Library in London.
Dr Pranav Prakash holds British Library workshop showcasing rare South Asian manuscripts 2 March 2023 Dr Pranav Prakash, a Junior Research Fellow at Christ Church, organised a workshop on the history of the book in South Asia at the British Library in London.
Fabian Pregel wins MIND Graduate Essay Prize 16 February 2023 Fabian Pregel has won the MIND Graduate Essay Prize. Mr Pregel, currently a Stipendiary Lecturer in Philosophy at Christ Church, will take up a new position of Career Development Fellow in Philosophy at the college in April.
Fabian Pregel wins MIND Graduate Essay Prize 16 February 2023 Fabian Pregel has won the MIND Graduate Essay Prize. Mr Pregel, currently a Stipendiary Lecturer in Philosophy at Christ Church, will take up a new position of Career Development Fellow in Philosophy at the college in April.
Professor Peter Pulzer: an obituary 10 February 2023 Peter Pulzer was a Lecturer in Politics at Christ Church and Magdalen from 1957 to 1962 and an Official Student and Tutor from 1962 to 1984.
Professor Peter Pulzer: an obituary 10 February 2023 Peter Pulzer was a Lecturer in Politics at Christ Church and Magdalen from 1957 to 1962 and an Official Student and Tutor from 1962 to 1984.
Kian Swingler – Interconnected-ness Exhibition 9 February 2023 Kian Swingler, a first-year Fine Art student, is to hold an exhibition of his work in the Chapter House from 2-4pm on Tuesday 28 February.
Kian Swingler – Interconnected-ness Exhibition 9 February 2023 Kian Swingler, a first-year Fine Art student, is to hold an exhibition of his work in the Chapter House from 2-4pm on Tuesday 28 February.
Dr Leah Broad publishes biography of four forgotten female composers 1 February 2023 Christ Church Junior Research Fellow Leah Broad is to publish a new book next month. Quartet is a group biography of four women composers – Ethel Smyth, Rebecca Clarke, Dorothy Howell and Doreen Carwithen.
Dr Leah Broad publishes biography of four forgotten female composers 1 February 2023 Christ Church Junior Research Fellow Leah Broad is to publish a new book next month. Quartet is a group biography of four women composers – Ethel Smyth, Rebecca Clarke, Dorothy Howell and Doreen Carwithen.
Professor Geraldine Johnson lectures on women patrons of Renaissance and Baroque Europe 24 January 2023 In December, Professor Geraldine Johnson gave an invited lecture on women patrons in Renaissance and Baroque Europe to an online audience of nearly 5,000.
Professor Geraldine Johnson lectures on women patrons of Renaissance and Baroque Europe 24 January 2023 In December, Professor Geraldine Johnson gave an invited lecture on women patrons in Renaissance and Baroque Europe to an online audience of nearly 5,000.
Wildflower planting 7 December 2022 The garden team and Catriona Bass, together with volunteers from the Long Mead Thames Valley Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project planted nearly 1,000 rare and slow-growing floodplain meadow wildflowers in the Meadow.
Wildflower planting 7 December 2022 The garden team and Catriona Bass, together with volunteers from the Long Mead Thames Valley Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project planted nearly 1,000 rare and slow-growing floodplain meadow wildflowers in the Meadow.
Learning ancient languages at primary school can have positive impact on pupils’ attainment 29 November 2022 Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Senior Research Fellow in Classics Education at Christ Church, and research assistant Katrina Kelly have published a report for the Department for Education.
Learning ancient languages at primary school can have positive impact on pupils’ attainment 29 November 2022 Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Senior Research Fellow in Classics Education at Christ Church, and research assistant Katrina Kelly have published a report for the Department for Education.
Christ Church Prepares for its First Ever Giving Day 25 November 2022 Over 36 hours from 9am on Tuesday 29 November to 9pm on Wednesday 30 November, Christ Church will be holding its first-ever Giving Day, raising money for a Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship.
Christ Church Prepares for its First Ever Giving Day 25 November 2022 Over 36 hours from 9am on Tuesday 29 November to 9pm on Wednesday 30 November, Christ Church will be holding its first-ever Giving Day, raising money for a Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship.
Judith Valerie Engel – Giving Day Piano Recital 17 November 2022 Judith Valerie Engel to play Chopin and Liszt in Christ Church Cathedral as part of a Giving Day piano recital. Judith Valerie Engel is an Austrian concert pianist and musicologist.
Judith Valerie Engel – Giving Day Piano Recital 17 November 2022 Judith Valerie Engel to play Chopin and Liszt in Christ Church Cathedral as part of a Giving Day piano recital. Judith Valerie Engel is an Austrian concert pianist and musicologist.
Peter Parsons 16 November 2022 Colleagues, old Members and friends will be deeply saddened to learn of the death of Peter Parsons, aged 86.
Peter Parsons 16 November 2022 Colleagues, old Members and friends will be deeply saddened to learn of the death of Peter Parsons, aged 86.
Christ Church victory at Varsity Roman Law Moot Competition 12 November 2022 Christ Church made up much of a winning team at the Varsity Roman Law Moot Court Competition, held in person for the first time since Covid.
Christ Church victory at Varsity Roman Law Moot Competition 12 November 2022 Christ Church made up much of a winning team at the Varsity Roman Law Moot Court Competition, held in person for the first time since Covid.
In the press: Dr Ben Fernando explores Mars meteorite smashes 28 October 2022 Geophysicist Dr Ben Fernando has appeared in print and broadcast media outlets providing analysis of Mars meteorite impacts.
In the press: Dr Ben Fernando explores Mars meteorite smashes 28 October 2022 Geophysicist Dr Ben Fernando has appeared in print and broadcast media outlets providing analysis of Mars meteorite impacts.
Dr Kaibo Hu awarded SIAM Early Career Prize 25 October 2022 Dr Kaibo Hu, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Christ Church, has been awarded the SIAM Early Career Prize in Computational Science and Engineering.
Dr Kaibo Hu awarded SIAM Early Career Prize 25 October 2022 Dr Kaibo Hu, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Christ Church, has been awarded the SIAM Early Career Prize in Computational Science and Engineering.
Record prizes on offer as Tower Poetry competition blasts off for new heights 10 October 2022 The young poet who writes the best single poem on the theme of ‘The Planets’ will receive a first prize of £5,000.
Record prizes on offer as Tower Poetry competition blasts off for new heights 10 October 2022 The young poet who writes the best single poem on the theme of ‘The Planets’ will receive a first prize of £5,000.
Christ Church exhibits new portraits showcasing the College’s diversity 5 October 2022 Christ Church, Oxford, is exhibiting 13 new portraits of women as part of the Oxford University college’s commitment to better represent its diverse community.
Christ Church exhibits new portraits showcasing the College’s diversity 5 October 2022 Christ Church, Oxford, is exhibiting 13 new portraits of women as part of the Oxford University college’s commitment to better represent its diverse community.
Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson features in a new film about policy engagement in the Arts and Humanities 22 September 2022 Oxford University’s Policy Engagement team followed Dr Holmes-Henderson to Parliament, interviewing the policy colleagues she works with and the impact her research and engagement is making in real world educational decision-making circles.
Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson features in a new film about policy engagement in the Arts and Humanities 22 September 2022 Oxford University’s Policy Engagement team followed Dr Holmes-Henderson to Parliament, interviewing the policy colleagues she works with and the impact her research and engagement is making in real world educational decision-making circles.
Professor Stephen Smartt appointed Philip Wetton Chair of Astrophysics 6 September 2022 Professor Stephen Smartt CBE FRS follows Professor Roger Davies, who has held the Chair since 2002.
Professor Stephen Smartt appointed Philip Wetton Chair of Astrophysics 6 September 2022 Professor Stephen Smartt CBE FRS follows Professor Roger Davies, who has held the Chair since 2002.
Dr Marc-André Cormier leads key marine science forum at 2022 Challenger Society Conference 16 August 2022 Dr Marc-André Cormier, Research Fellow in Biological Sciences at Christ Church, will lead a session on the role of marine mixotrophy in the global carbon cycle at the 2022 Challenger Society Conference.
Dr Marc-André Cormier leads key marine science forum at 2022 Challenger Society Conference 16 August 2022 Dr Marc-André Cormier, Research Fellow in Biological Sciences at Christ Church, will lead a session on the role of marine mixotrophy in the global carbon cycle at the 2022 Challenger Society Conference.
Professor Matthias Holweg develops AI ethics and compliance toolkit 19 July 2022 Christ Church Fellow Professor Matthias Holweg has co-authored a topical report exploring the impact of unethical applications of artificial intelligence (AI), and how organisations can avoid them.
Professor Matthias Holweg develops AI ethics and compliance toolkit 19 July 2022 Christ Church Fellow Professor Matthias Holweg has co-authored a topical report exploring the impact of unethical applications of artificial intelligence (AI), and how organisations can avoid them.
Christ Church Fine Art student Peng Yao has won the 2022 Geoffrey Rhoades Prize for art 6 July 2022 Geoffrey Rhoades Commemorative Bursary winner Peng Yao's work explores the world of children's imagination and childhood memories.
Christ Church Fine Art student Peng Yao has won the 2022 Geoffrey Rhoades Prize for art 6 July 2022 Geoffrey Rhoades Commemorative Bursary winner Peng Yao's work explores the world of children's imagination and childhood memories.
The American Friends of Christ Church Graduate Scholarship winners announced 4 July 2022 The American Friends (the association of Christ Church Old Members resident in the US) have generously established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance for postgraduate students who are currently enrolled at Christ Church.
The American Friends of Christ Church Graduate Scholarship winners announced 4 July 2022 The American Friends (the association of Christ Church Old Members resident in the US) have generously established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance for postgraduate students who are currently enrolled at Christ Church.
Two Christ Church academics awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships 15 June 2022 Professor Laurence Brassart will investigate the mechanical and degradation behaviour of biodegradable polymers in load-bearing applications. Dr Neil Hart is working to develop the predictions of rainfall season characteristics necessary to managing a growing climate risk.
Two Christ Church academics awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships 15 June 2022 Professor Laurence Brassart will investigate the mechanical and degradation behaviour of biodegradable polymers in load-bearing applications. Dr Neil Hart is working to develop the predictions of rainfall season characteristics necessary to managing a growing climate risk.
Latin, literacy and EdTech 14 June 2022 Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson is leading a team which will evaluate the impact that use of the Vocabulous website has on students’ understanding and retention of English vocabulary.
Latin, literacy and EdTech 14 June 2022 Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson is leading a team which will evaluate the impact that use of the Vocabulous website has on students’ understanding and retention of English vocabulary.
Rethinking Lyric Communities: Christ Church – Berlin workshops open for registrations 9 June 2022 Christ Church is pleased to announce that it will be hosting one of two workshops on lyric poetry this summer in its Research Centre, both of which are now open for registrations.
Rethinking Lyric Communities: Christ Church – Berlin workshops open for registrations 9 June 2022 Christ Church is pleased to announce that it will be hosting one of two workshops on lyric poetry this summer in its Research Centre, both of which are now open for registrations.
McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow to become Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics at Columbia University 1 June 2022 Dr Ashley Moyse, the McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow in Christian Ethics and Public Life, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Centre, New York.
McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow to become Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics at Columbia University 1 June 2022 Dr Ashley Moyse, the McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow in Christian Ethics and Public Life, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Centre, New York.
'This Is Geography' video competition winners 25 May 2022 Christ Church hosts a celebration day on Saturday 14 May for winners of the 'This Is Geography' video competition for pupils in Years 7–10 attending state schools.
'This Is Geography' video competition winners 25 May 2022 Christ Church hosts a celebration day on Saturday 14 May for winners of the 'This Is Geography' video competition for pupils in Years 7–10 attending state schools.
Human-Centered Data Science: New book explores the biases that can creep into data 18 May 2022 Gina Neff, Professor of Technology and Society at the Oxford Internet Institute and fellow at Christ Church, has published Human-Centered Data Science: An Introduction, with MIT Press.
Human-Centered Data Science: New book explores the biases that can creep into data 18 May 2022 Gina Neff, Professor of Technology and Society at the Oxford Internet Institute and fellow at Christ Church, has published Human-Centered Data Science: An Introduction, with MIT Press.
Dr Timothy Barendt Has Article Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society 16 May 2022 Christ Church Junior Research Fellow Dr Timothy Barendt has had an article on molecular machines published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Dr Timothy Barendt Has Article Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society 16 May 2022 Christ Church Junior Research Fellow Dr Timothy Barendt has had an article on molecular machines published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Christ Church Music Historian to Release Biographies of Four Women Composers 3 May 2022 Christ Church music historian Dr Leah Broad is to publish a biography of four trailblazing female composers, Ethel Smyth, Rebecca Clarke, Dorothy Howell and Doreen Carwithen.
Christ Church Music Historian to Release Biographies of Four Women Composers 3 May 2022 Christ Church music historian Dr Leah Broad is to publish a biography of four trailblazing female composers, Ethel Smyth, Rebecca Clarke, Dorothy Howell and Doreen Carwithen.