Friendly, vibrant college of Oxford University with a great sense of community - made up of undergraduates and postgraduates. Usually known as Teddy Hall.
St Edmund Hall is a college of the University of Oxford - with undergraduate, postgraduate and visiting students, studying a wide range of subjects.
23/06/2026
Congratulations to St Edmund Hall’s Mixed Hockey team who won the Cuppers Final on Sunday 14 June with a 2-0 win vs Jesus/Pembroke/Worcester College.
Evie Chappell, Co-Captain, (2024, Biochemistry) shares: “After a nervous first half ending 0-0, Teddy came out the break scoring 2 quick goals. The final whistle went, Teddy won 2-0 and became back-to-back Cuppers hockey champions. We will be back for the triple in 2027!”
Listen to the final podcast of series 5 with John Milloy who came up to the Hall in 1990 as an MCR student to do his Doctor of Philosophy in Modern History. John absolutely loved his time at Teddy Hall and particularly enjoyed being the MCR Steward. After Teddy Hall, John returned to Canada and immediately got involved in politics, ultimately working for the Prime Minister! He then turned to the ballot box himself and was a Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, surviving three elections until he retired from politics in 2014.
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/spiritofthehall/
19/06/2026
2 weeks to go!
If you are thinking about studying here, or trying to choose an Oxford college, we encourage you to come and have a look around St Edmund Hall.
Our next in-person Open Days are on Wednesday 1 July, Thursday 2 July and Friday 18 September 2026.
Find out more: www.seh.ox.ac.uk/study/visit/undergraduate/open-days
18/06/2026
Thanks to our wonderful Teddy students who took part in a photoshoot for the College! Here are some of highlights from the shoot: Teddy Hall is a place for everyone ❤️
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16/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr Steve Smith, Senior Research Fellow at St Edmund Hall and Arnell Associate Professor of Greenhouse Gas Removal at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, who has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Climate Science.
He is Executive Director Oxford Net Zero and CO2RE – the Greenhous Gas Removal Hub: two programmes both focussed on stabilising the climate both rapidly and sustainably. He joined the Smith School from the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) where he co-led the Climate Science Team and played a role in the legislation of the UK’s net zero target. Before that he was Head of Science at the Committee on Climate Change.
Dr Smith comments: “I am grateful and surprised to find myself in such distinguished company. While many receive an honour for extraordinary achievements, I feel I have simply been doing my job, and it is a privilege to have such an engaging and fulfilling one. Particular thanks to my brilliant colleagues past and present who have made my work possible.”
Find out more: www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/dr-steve-smith-awarded-mbe-in-kings-birthday-honours
It’s just over 3 months until we welcome the first cohort of Teddy Hall students to the new Norham St Edmund accommodation!
PPE student, Euan, gives you a first look at a brand new study bedroom.
Find out more: www.seh.ox.ac.uk/college-life/accommodation/new-nse
11/06/2026
Congratulations to Sophie Mason (2024, DPhil Biology) who was elected as the new MCR President (2026–27) and will take up her role in the 10th week of Trinity. Her research focuses on the purpose of low oxygen in plant meristems and reproductive structures and the evolution of oxygen sensing in plants.
She shared: "I really value the community of the MCR and I wanted to step up to lead the committee to ensure we continue to provide the same supportive, friendly and fun environment for the next year."
We recently spoke to Sophie about her time at Teddy Hall and her plans for the next academic year. Read more: www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/sophie-mason-is-new-mcr-president-26-27
Why does the world need an AI Oath?
Senior Research Fellow and Chaplain, the Venerable Dr Lyndon Drake, is developing an Oxford AI Oath modelled on the Hippocratic Oath to provide an ethical framework for humanity's use of artificial intelligence.
If you're interested in this topic, an extended video transcript is available on the Hall blog: https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/blog/why-does-the-world-need-an-ai-oath
09/06/2026
St Edmund Hall student Frances Hand (2022, DPhil Law) has been selected as a BBC and AHRC New Generation Thinker 2026. The scheme recognises five of the UK's most promising early-career academics, chosen by BBC Radio 4 and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Frances will work with Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, sharing her research on how to make childbirth safer for women in the UK.
She comments: “Whilst my ‘home’ will be Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4, New Generation Thinkers work across the whole of BBC Radio 4, so you might also hear me on programmes such as Free Thinking and The Essay.”
This is a tremendous achievement for Frances, and Teddy Hall wishes her every success as she brings her important research to a wider audience.
Find out more: https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/hall-student-frances-hand-is-a-bbc-ahrc-new-generation-thinker
In this episode hear from Robert Macaire, who came up to the Hall in 1984 to read Modern History.
Rob rowed in the first eight and was one of the founding members of the much loved Syndicate!
After Teddy Hall, he joined the Ministry of Defence and then the Foreign Office where his first posting was to Romania. Following postings to Washington DC and to Nairobi as British High Commissioner, Rob was appointed as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Iran.
He then spent time in the private sector before turning his hand to the third sector with his recent appointment as CEO of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy meaning a return to Kenya.
Listen at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/spiritofthehall/