Oxford Alumni

The perfect spring view from Brasenose College to carry you into the weekend. 😍

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Iconic history right on your doorstep.

Oxford alumni can enjoy discounted entry to Blenheim Palace, the 18th-century masterpiece and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

From the formal gardens to the palace interiors, it is the perfect day out this season.

Log in to My Oxford Online for your exclusive discount code ⬇️
https://alumni.ox.ac.uk/my-oxford/offers/blenheim-palace

📸 Blenheim Palace

Where in Oxford was your favourite place to escape to with a good book?

Let Oxford alumni book club whisk you away on a fantasy escape this week! 📖

Our alumni book club are currently reading Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd, and it's FREE to join!

📓 Take the time to enjoy reading
📓 Share spirited conversations with fellow alumni
📓 Network and meet new people!

Join the book club today ⬇️
https://www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/engage/book-club

Take a walk back through the colleges with your My Oxford Card.

Your card lets you step once again into the places that shaped your time here, whether that’s returning to your own college, revisiting a favourite quad, or finally exploring the ones you never quite got round to as a student.

Find out about access to your college ⬇️
https://www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/my-oxford/access-your-college

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We’re continuing our series of reflections from Oxford’s newest alumni, each sharing what they will carry with them from their time here.

For Patrick Merrigan (Oriel College, 2023), some of the most memorable moments at Oxford happened outside the formal spaces of study.

Asked what he will miss most about his time here, Patrick reflected on the conversations that seemed to happen everywhere:

'Some of the most insightful and entertaining conversations I’ve ever had came from people I’d caught in courtyards, stopped outside a library, or sat down with on a kerb outside of a pub that had just shut.'

For Patrick, Oxford was not only about lectures, libraries and tutorials, but the way ideas and friendships carried on beyond them.

'I’ll miss the fluidity of feeling the classroom everywhere I go.'

Congratulations to all our newest alumni joining the community. We're so proud of you!

The grounds of Worcester College, Oxford are looking gorgeous this spring, with pink tulips and wisteria in bloom. 🌷

Remember, you can visit the colleges for free with your My Oxford Card. Find out more ➡️ www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/my-oxford

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Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey recently joined Rhodes Scholar alumni and friends in Sydney for the Asia-Pacific edition of their Welcome Home Weekend.

On the theme of 'Journeys,' she invited Rhodes Scholars to reflect on the paths that brought them to Oxford, the transitions they are navigating now, and the futures they hope to shape together.

Established in 2017, the Welcome Home Weekend is a residential programme designed to support Rhodes Scholars as they transition into the alumni community. It enables them to celebrate shared experiences, cement lifelong friendships, and discuss purposeful leadership beyond Oxford.

📸 Maria Boyadgis

Life after Oxford can feel exciting, uncertain and full of big decisions.

For Carys Hoggan (St Hilda’s, 2021), who graduated in 2024 with a BA in Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics, the transition meant leaving behind the familiar rhythm of Oxford life, from tutorials and college community to late-night walks past the Sheldonian and trips to G&Ds with friends.

Now pursuing a PhD in psychology at the University of Liverpool, Carys reflects on the skills Oxford gave her, including critical thinking, confidence and the ability to question ideas at their core.

Alongside her research, Carys has continued her long-standing work in equality, diversity and inclusion, advising government on education policy and speaking to MPs about improving provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Her advice to final-year students and new alumni?

'Don’t panic.'

'It is fine for you to not know exactly what's going on now,' she says. 'You’re doing perfectly fine as it is.'

And for anyone hoping to make a positive social impact, Carys says the hardest part is often starting.

'Find something you're passionate about… You don't need to feel any pressure to do anything big and flashy.'

Read Carys’ reflections on life after Oxford, finding your path and making a difference ⬇️ https://www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/article/alumna-carys-hoggan-on-life-after-oxford

Happy 🏛️

We’re proud of University of Oxford's museums and their incredible array of collections – from Egyptian mummies to astronomical instruments from the Islamic world.

Last year our museums, libraries and gardens welcomed more than 3.8 million visitors.

Entry to the museums is free (we recommend booking in advance for large groups). For opening times and more information, visit:

www.ashmolean.org/

www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk

www.prm.ox.ac.uk

www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/

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