Oriel College, University of Oxford

Oriel Physics DPhil student Saqlain Choudhary captained Oxford to a record-breaking four wins from four against Cambridge through the 2025/26 academic year 🏏

"Beating Cambridge four times in a year is not something that I imagined could ever happen," he reflected.

"They were a strong and worthy opposition who competed valiantly.

"The bravery shown by our team in every occasion which mattered was ultimately the difference between the two sides.

"I have never played with such an exceptional group of players or gentlemen."

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Afternoon sun in Second Quad 🌤️

The Royal Standard at Oriel during His Majesty The King's visit last week.

Photo by Roger Close/Oxford Clarion

Oriel Commemoration Ball, 2026.

Film photography by Mahendra Chitrarasu

His Majesty The King today made his first visit to Oriel College, meeting with students, academics, staff and alumni.

Founded by royal charter 700 years ago in 1326, Oriel is the oldest college of royal foundation in Oxford. The British monarch is the Visitor of the College, in recognition of this royal connection.

His Majesty was welcomed to Oriel by the Provost, Lord Mendoza, before being shown the Chapel and Hall. In the Chapel, The King viewed the small, humble oratory which Saint John Henry Newman used for private prayer when he was a Fellow and chaplain at the College.

His Majesty met members from across Oriel’s community during his visit, including students, state school pupils, Governing Body Fellows, staff, donors, and academics working in fields related to sustainability, energy policy and the environment.