Middlebury-CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

Middlebury-CMRS Oxford Humanities Program Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Oxford Keble College is where the CMRS students dine and have full access to their library.

The Centre for Medieval & Renaissance Studies was founded in 1975 by Drs John and Sandy Feneley to achieve two purposes: first, to establish in Oxford a permanent institute for the interdisciplinary study of the Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern periods; second, to provide an academic training for overseas students who wish to complete part of their education in Oxford but are not matriculated members of the University. CMRS’s curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts tradition: qualified students from all disciplines are welcome to apply. CMRS is conveniently located right in the heart of Oxford and is affiliated with Keble College, which is within a few minutes' walk from the Centre. However, if they wish, the students can purchase groceries and keep them in CMRS kitchen. CMRS also has its own Junior Common Room and the students' Integral, Seminar, and, often, their tutorials are held within the Centre.

01/10/2026

Congratulations to our students on submitting your research essays! We celebrated with an afternoon party which featured scones baked by our Senior Tutor Marie-Louise 💗

30/09/2026

📚 Top tip: explore the Bodleian outside of term time!

One of the nice things about the M-CMRS semester being longer than the Oxford University term is that there’s plenty of time to discover Oxford’s libraries outside the busiest weeks of term.

We visited Duke Humphrey’s Library at 9am at the beginning of September and, for a few glorious minutes, had the whole place to ourselves ✨

If you’re an M-CMRS student, make the most of those quieter weeks - you never know what corners of Oxford you’ll have almost entirely to yourself.

30/09/2026

It’s nearly October so Stella has been giving the building a spooky makeover.

We think the spider should have a name. Any ideas?

…and here are some group photos from the evening:pic. 1. our students looking all fancy and enjoying themselves (on phon...
30/09/2026

…and here are some group photos from the evening:

pic. 1. our students looking all fancy and enjoying themselves (on phone)

pic. 2. our staff looking all fancy and enjoying themselves (on film)

last Tuesday we all went to a formal hall at Keble: the setting was magical, the food delicious, and we all had much fun...
30/09/2026

last Tuesday we all went to a formal hall at Keble: the setting was magical, the food delicious, and we all had much fun! all the beautiful pictures — courtesy of Jeffrey Teh

24/09/2026

A very Oxford kind of evening ✨

M-CMRS students are affiliated with which means they can make use of college facilities - including joining Keble for Formal Hall.

The evening started at the Lamb & Flag pub before everyone headed over to Keble, where students put on their gowns and headed into the dining hall. Fun fact: Keble has the longest dining hall of any Oxford college!

Just one of those Oxford traditions that makes studying here feel a little bit special.

18/09/2026

One of the best things about studying in Oxford? Stumbling across filming locations - and, if you’re lucky, sometimes even seeing the filming take place! 🎬

The Divinity School is one of the Bodleian Libraries’ most beautiful historic spaces - and Harry Potter fans might recognise it as the Hogwarts hospital wing and the room where the students practise for the Yule Ball.

M-CMRS students can visit the Divinity School for free with their Bod cards, along with the many other Bodleian Libraries across Oxford.

P.S. Oxford city centre will host filming for the Apple TV production Down Cemetery Road from September 20th to September 24th. You might catch a glimpse of Emma Thompson!

Nate very kindly reported back on the Autumn ‘26 cohort’s adventures and shared some pictures they took in the process— ...
18/09/2026

Nate very kindly reported back on the Autumn ‘26 cohort’s adventures and shared some pictures they took in the process

— On Sunday, students took on the Oxford tradition of punting on the River Cherwell! Despite the steep learning curve (and a few collisions), all 25 participants made it around the athletic fields near Christ Church Meadow and back to the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse safe and sound.

— afterwards, our administrator Eleanor and librarian Eugenia ended up chatting about their own experience of punting, only to find out that Eleanor has a tendency to drive boats into a river bank and Eugenia’s friends should be wary of a pole going over their heads: steering a punt or stirring up trouble? 😈

16/09/2026

Just around the corner from St Michael’s Hall is one of Oxford’s most beautiful places to study 📚✨

The Taylor Institution Library is home to a stunning Victorian reading room that somehow feels both grand and incredibly cosy. Whether you’re diving into medieval texts, polishing an essay, or simply looking for a peaceful place to read, it’s well worth a visit.

As an M-CMRS student, you’ll receive a Bodleian reader card (or “Bod card” as it’s known in Oxford), giving you access to the Bodleian Libraries across the city. From historic reading rooms to modern study spaces, Oxford becomes your library.

One more reason to fall in love with studying in Oxford ❤️

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St. Michael's Hall, Shoe Lane
Oxford
OX12DP

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