Events

We’re looking forward to hosting a number of public events next term in our beautiful arts and crafts chapel. See what's coming up on our website 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/events

How I write: Kate McLoughlin 'Thinking about literary veterans’ speechlessness, I realised that English Literature brims with silences'

Fellow Kate McLaughlin, author of "Silence: A Literary History", discusses her approach to writing...

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A pleasure to host!

Graphic to promote the Early Career Workshop on the Sociology of Work and Wellbeing taking place at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, on Friday 18 September 2026. The workshop is a British Sociological Association Early Career Forum regional event. We invite papers exploring how to integrate and revitalise sociological perspectives on work and wellbeing. The information is presented alongside a view of a group of people heading to work, plus the logos of the British Sociological Association, the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, and Harris Manchester College, Oxford.

🔍 Are you an Early Career Researcher studying the sociology of work and #wellbeing?

Details 👉 www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

A logo projected onto a College building

Sobell House has been providing palliative and end of life care in Oxfordshire for 50 years, and as part of the anniversary celebrations it has been lighting up 50 iconic locations across Oxford with its logos – Harris Manchester included!

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Crypto Theft, Charity Giving and Shrinking Easter Eggs Crypto theft, charity giving and shrinking Easter eggs.

Catch our Principal @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social on a recent edition of BBC Radio 4's consumer affairs programme "You and Yours" discussing charitable giving in the UK. Listen to the interview from 15:59 minutes into the programme 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Pink magnolia blossoms in the foreground with a historic Oxford college courtyard and building behind them, overlaid with the message “Happy Easter from the University of Oxford.”

Happy Easter to everybody celebrating! ✝️🐣

Wishing you a warm and peaceful day.

#EasterSunday

Anglican poets: Quelling of noise within the soul Concept of silence influenced key Anglican poets in the 1600s, says Kate McLoughlin

Harris Manchester Fellow Kate McLoughlin, who last week published a major new literary study of silence in literature, discusses here how the concept of silence influenced Anglican poets in the 1600s. tinyurl.com/5n87edpe

🎧Listen to Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Harris Manchester Vice-Principal and Director of the @oxwellresearch.bsky.social, based at the College, in conversation with Will Hutton on the findings of this year’s @worldhappiness.report. 👇 tinyurl.com/3zjzp29s

Image with text: Vacancy / Director of Development

We’re recruiting a new Director of Development to work alongside our Principal @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social to help further our mission of removing age as an obstacle to accessing world-class higher education. Interested? View full details on our website 👉 hmc.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

📢 Today sees the publication of "Silence: A Literary History" by Harris Manchester’s English Tutor and Fellow, Professor Kate McLoughlin. The book explores silence in literature over the past 12 centuries. Catch Kate in conversation at Hatchards bookshop in London on 29 April 👇 tinyurl.com/wfhwsemz

Stained-glass windows

#OnThisDay in 1834, William Morris was born.
And we never forget how fortunate we are that our Chapel's beautiful stained glass windows were all designed and built by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones!

The Manchester Lecture 2026 YouTube video by Harris Manchester College

🎥 This year's Manchester Lecture is now available to watch online. Delivered by @ox.ac.uk Professor of Social and Architectural History William Whyte, it tells the fascinating story of the Worthington family of architects, who built the College's original buildings. www.youtube.com/live/ohzAvyS...

William Hague and Chris Smith at Harris Manchester

Last week we were delighted to host Lord Hague of Richmond and Lord Smith of Finsbury for their first joint event as Oxford (@ox.ac.uk) and Cambridge Chancellors as we celebrated 30 years since we received our Royal Charter. Read the full story 👇
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Oxford and Cambridge chancellors to meet for first joint engagement Oxford and Cambridge chancellors are attending their first official joint engagement together.

We're looking forward to hosting the @ox.ac.uk and Cambridge University Chancellors today to celebrate the 30th anniversary of receiving our Royal Charter. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2591612...

Student-led Net-Zero Summit takes place at Harris Manchester

Last week we were delighted to host a student-led net zero summit to help shape the College’s sustainability strategy. The event brought together students, staff, Fellows, and sustainability experts from across @ox.ac.uk and beyond. Read the full news story 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/stud...

Research project to investigate lifelong learning in age of automation

Last week we were delighted to host a delegation from trade body Accounting Norway, which is funding research involving our Professorial Fellow Robert Klassen into lifelong learning in an age of increasing automation. Read more 👇

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📢 We're seeking to appoint a Chaplain and Welfare Dean to lead our chapel services, play a key role in the wellbeing of all college members, provide spiritual and pastoral support, and act as a visible and approachable presence across our community. More details 👉 hmc.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

College Fellows to feature prominently at Oxford Literary Festival

Discover all the events featuring Harris Manchester Fellows at this year's Oxford Literary Festival, taking place from 21 to 29 March. More details of each event and how to book tickets 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/coll...

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Missed our latest newsletter for prospective students? Check out the winter edition, then sign up for future editions to find out more about applying to @ox.ac.uk later in life – and what it's like to study at Oxford's only college dedicated to mature students 👉 tinyurl.com/yxtnhyz8

“Sometimes you get a bit older and reconsider what you took for a definite when you were younger”...🎧 Listen to a podcast, hosted by the Harris Federation, featuring alumnus Harry Evans discussing changing direction in life and his journey to applying to Oxford in his thirties. tinyurl.com/2f5n6bz3

In a timely article for LGBT+ History Month, Harris Manchester Fellow @wetpaint63.bsky.social (who is also Chair of @nat.org.uk) outlines the current state of HIV/AIDS treatment, patient rights, and public policy in an article for the Oxford Medical School Gazette 👇 tinyurl.com/mpuj5xkj

A Service for Ash Wednesday

A reminder of this evening's weekly Chapel service. Today we mark Ash Wednesday in a service led by our Fellow Dr Bethany Sollereder and our Chaplain, the Rev Dr Claire MacDonald. We start at 5.45pm and, as ever, all are welcome.
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We’re thrilled that Harris Manchester student Henry Philpott is organising a student-led net-zero summit on 6 March to help shape the College’s path towards sustainability. It's open to all members of the college community, as well as anyone across @ox.ac.uk. Sign up! 👇 tinyurl.com/34vche32

Poster of the event

Our next "In Conversation with..." is with Captain Jon Browett OBE of the Royal Navy. Expect tales of a life at sea, insights into his current role as the Navy's Head of Leadership and Culture – and a guaranteed cure for sea sickness!
📍Harris Manchester College Chapel
📅 Monday 16 Feb, 5.30pm

We're very excited to share a podcast featuring our alumnus Harry Evans with our Principal @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social. Harry and Beth had a fascinating conversation with Emily Clarke of Harris Futures about what it's like to study at @ox.ac.uk as a mature student. 🎧 tinyurl.com/yc4aa56d

LGBTQIA : The Difference We Make

This evening's chapel service marks LGBT+ History Month 2026, and will be led by our Chaplain, the Rev Dr Claire MacDonald, and students from Harris Manchester. As ever, we are open to all – please do come along! hmc.ox.ac.uk/event/lgbtqi...
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Silence: A Literary History | Oxford Literary Festival Kate McLoughlin - Silence: A Literary History

We're looking forward to this! Harris Manchester Fellow and Tutor in English Literature Professor Kate McLoughlin will be speaking at this year's #OxfordLiteraryFestival on the theme of silence in literature. More details and booking 👇 tinyurl.com/3m4ca2d5

Details of Ann Peart Visiting Scholarships announced

📢 We're delighted to announce details of two Ann Peart Scholarships for academic and/or creative research to foster engagement with Unitarian and Dissenting traditions at Harris Manchester College and beyond. View further details and apply 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/deta...

"Aaargh!" The moment bestselling historian and college Fellow @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social found out she'd been a "sucker" – but discovered a lifelong passion. She was the brilliant first guest in a new series hosted by our Principal @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social. Next event 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/events