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We caught up with Dan Nackasha-Keyworth (PPE, 2000) to reflect on his time at Univ, a career dedicated to social impact, and his extraordinary 101,000 km flight-free journey through 55 countries across five continents with his wife, Mema.

Dan also shares why he continues to support Univ and his advice for today’s students: “Embrace every moment.”

🔗 Read Dan’s full profile here: https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/news/profile-dan-nackasha-keyworth/

“I have just received the Univ newsletter and it reminded me to thank you immensely for helping to organise my recent degree ceremony in May.

It was a wonderful day out for the family, my wife, grandma and baby daughter all had a wonderful time! None of them were able to attend my BA graduation, so being able to attend the MA graduation was really special. It is not often I have a full day out with my grandma and she found this day to be truly magical. She loved seeing Univ, she had a great time at the graduation and really enjoyed the lunch afterwards. It was a lovely day out and it is definitely a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you again.”

-Thank you and all the best, from Tawfiq.

The 2026 issue of The Martlet, the magazine for all members of University College, Oxford, is available to read online:https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Martlet-Issue-18-v5-reduced.pdf

From next year, The Martlet magazine will be published online. This decision reflects our commitment to environmental sustainability and will also help reduce our significant printing and postage costs, as well as our overall carbon footprint.

We understand that some members may prefer to continue receiving a printed copy and we would be pleased to arrange this on request.

If this is your preference, please complete the online form here by 30 September 2026. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

What makes an Oxford education at Univ different today? And why shouldn’t you hold back from applying?

In episode three of the Univ Spotlight Series, Dr Andrew Bell, Senior Tutor at University College Oxford, explores how teaching at Oxford has evolved, how Univ prepares students for life beyond exams and degrees, and the lasting impact an Oxford education can have long after graduation.

Catch the full episode on our YouTube channel later this month.

“I am leaving a legacy to Univ for two reasons. The first is to support the continuation of the tutorial system, which is expensive, but unsurpassed in its benefits for undergraduates. Looking back on my undergraduate years I am eternally grateful to the tutors who mentored and inspired me. From my time as Master, I know how many Univ students would say the same.

The second is to help the College provide material support for students - undergraduates and graduates alike - whose financial circumstances would otherwise preclude their taking full advantage of the education Univ provides. In recent years Univ has led the University in expanding equality of opportunity, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence. I am proud of its fine record and want it to continue.”

-Sir Ivor Crewe, Honorary Fellow and former Master of University College, Oxford (2008-2020)

The William of Durham Club recognises those who have left a gift in their will to Univ.

If you would like to find out more about leaving a gift in your will, please visit https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/giving/gifts-in-wills/

Or contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help you.

Huge congratulations to the team from University College, Oxford, who will be appearing in the next series of University Challenge!

Catch their first-round match against St John's College, Cambridge, on Monday 27th July at 8.30pm on BBC Two.

Wishing the team the very best of luck. We’ll be cheering you on!

🇬🇧 Flown last Friday in honour of His Majesty The King’s visit.

His Majesty The King visited University College on Friday 10 July. The King was welcomed by Baroness Amos, Master of University College, before meeting the College’s Vice Master and Senior Officers.

During his visit, His Majesty met students and heard about their experiences of college life.

Read the full story here: https://www.univ.ox.ac.uk/news/his-majesty-the-king-visits-univ/