Worcester College, Oxford

We're delighted to announce that 'The Storytellers' is coming to Worcester - a landmark outdoor exhibition of contemporary sculpture. This Trinity Term, the work of 14 artists from around the world will be shown in the gardens in an exhibition inspired by the Buskins' summer Shakespeare performances.

The exhibition is open to all from 1 May (Tuesday-Sunday). Old Members don't need to book - just come along and enjoy during our opening hours (11.30am-5pm). Find out more at www.worc.ox.ac.uk/storytellers

We're ending the week with this stunning view from inside the Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre's dance studio. The Sainsbury Building is reflected in the lake, which was extended to meet the new dance studio. What are your memories of the Sainsbury Building?

The Worcester Commemoration Ball returns on 26th June 2026, bringing together an entire college community for a night of music, entertainment, food, drink, and unforgettable moments. Priority tickets for alumni and current students are available until Wednesday 25th February - follow the link you've been emailed or email [email protected]

On our next trip to New York City, we're delighted to be joined by Sir Richard Moore KCMG - Worcester Honorary Fellow and Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (2020-25). Reserve your spot at our reception at the University Club of New York to hear Sir Richard in conversation with Lord Isaac CBE, Worcester College Provost. https://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/news-events/events/new-york-city-drinks-reception?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=referral

"How does the UK sees its place in a changing world: as a gateway to Europe, a sop to the US or a country that is in decline?"

Worcester's Professor Peter Frankopan writes in The Guardian about the relationship between the UK and China ahead of this week's trip by the Prime Minister.

Starmer's fraught visit to China will tell us what he really thinks of the UK's place in the world | Peter Frankopan Does Britain have any leverage over human rights or security concerns or is it a decaying nation that cannot risk trade relations, asks professor of global history Peter Frankopan

Some of our favourite photos of yesterday's snow and the frozen lake ❄

A very merry Christmas from everyone at Worcester College! 🎄 This card in our Archives was sent to College in 1917 by Worcester's first US Rhodes Scholar, Ralph H. Bevan (1904, BCL), who hailed from Rhode Island.

Christmas closure 🎄 The College will be closed to all visitors from tomorrow, 23rd December until Monday 5th January. We hope you have a restful break!

Worcester Giving Day 2025 is complete 👏

Thank you to everyone who has participated. Every act of kindness and generosity has made a difference 🩷🖤

Look out for updates on how students, academics, and your College have been supported as a result of our community pulling together.

(Worried you’re too late? Don’t worry – you can still add to the total for a few more days here: https://givingday.worc.ox.ac.uk )