University College, Oxford

On Saturday 23 May, Old Members and friends as well as their guests gathered for William of Durham Day 2026.

The annual event recognises current members of Univ’s William of Durham Club, who have pledged a legacy to the College, and also welcomes those considering this special form of giving.

Read the full report on our website: https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/news/william-of-durham-day-2026/

Professor Tamsin Mather, Supernumerary Fellow in Earth Sciences and Professor of Earth Sciences at Univ, has teamed up with fellow Oxford volcanologist David Pyle, illustrator Daniel Long and publishers Nosy Crow to produce the book Think Big: The Power of Volcanoes, aimed at 7- to 11-year-olds.

The full piece is available to read on our website 🔗

Meet our 2026 Telethon team!

This June, eleven Univ students from a range of disciplines will be connecting with Old Members and friends of the College to share updates on life at Univ and hear your stories and experiences.

Read the full profiles here: https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/news/meet-our-june-2026-telethon-callers/

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…and after an outstanding performance came the celebration.

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Congratulations to all Univ crews on a fantastic Summer Eights 2026.

W1 secured Headship of the River, while M3 and W3 both won Blades. W3 also achieved the largest rise of any crew on the river, climbing an incredible 8 places across the week, while M3 rose 6 places, the biggest gain of any men’s crew.

There were strong performances throughout the boat club, with W2 gaining 3 places, W4 gaining 4 places, and the Beer Boat gaining 3 places. M1 finished 5th on the river after an exciting campaign.

Thank you to all rowers, coxes, coaches, and supporters for their commitment, determination, and enthusiasm throughout the week. What a result for Univ rowing!

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On Thursday 21 May, we were delighted to welcome Univ alumnus Nick Robinson (1983, PPE), journalist and presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme back to College for a fascinating discussion on the impartiality of broadcast news.

Thank you to Nick for sharing his insights and experiences, and to everyone who joined us and contributed to a lively and engaging conversation. It was wonderful to see so many members of the Univ community together for the event.

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