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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford

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Oxford's college for mature undergraduate and postgraduate students (21+).

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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
From the City to the dreaming spires...read the story of Harris Manchester alum Chris Wheeler, who swapped a career in the financial services industry for a History degree 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/alum...
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Alumni spotlight: Chris Wheeler (2017, BA History)
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Over the summer we bid farewell to a much-cherished feature of our Tate Quad - the cherry tree that has become a familiar sight for generations of our students. Read more: hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/coll...
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College bids farewell to cherished tree in Tate Quad
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our Professorial Fellow Mark Harris is the subject of a fascinating article on the @ox.ac.uk website about his path from experimental physics to theology – and his current interdisciplinary work combining science, religion and the humanities. 🔗 www.ox.ac.uk/news/pulse/s...
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Professor Mark Harris: Towards the quantum humanities
Physicist and ordained priest Professor Mark Harris asks what scientific accounts of reality mean for theology, and what theology can contribute in return.
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We're recruiting for two exciting roles in our Development Team, working with our Principal @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social . More details on our website 👉 hmc.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
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Senior Development Executive
Alumni & Donor Relations Executive
Apply by 1 September for both roles
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Join our joint webinar with @ox.ac.uk and Cambridge for prospective mature students to find out more about colleges at both universities and the admissions process. Tuesday 1 September at 6pm. Sign up 👉 tinyurl.com/4m9yf64e
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What happens when an @ox.ac.uk college choir goes prog rock? We found out recently when the Harris Manchester Choir performed the 1970s cult classic "Hocus Pocus" by Dutch rock band Focus in our beautiful chapel!!
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Harris Manchester Senior Research Fellow Dr Finn Moore Gerety has collaborated on a new immersive listening experience with Icelandic rock band @sigurros.com. Read the full story of the collaboration and more about Finn’s research 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/fell...
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Fellow’s research leads to collaboration with Sigur Rós
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Catch our new Vice-Principal Dr Bethany Sollereder at the Theology, Climate and Ecology seminar hosted by the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, where she is the main speaker. Register for the event 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theology-c...
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Congratulations to Robert Klassen, our Professorial Fellow and the College's Tutor for Graduates, on being awarded a €2.5m Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to develop a new science of motivation-based teacher recruitment. More on our website 👇 tinyurl.com/47pjwypd
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Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research @oser-oxford.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Join us this Thursday, 2pm, @hmcoxford.bsky.social for the final instalment of the Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research where Andrew Kahn (@stedmundhall.bsky.social) will be discussing the digital correspondence of Catherine the Great. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Our latest newsletter for prospective students is out now. Check out the Spring 2026 edition and subscribe to receive future updates 👇 tinyurl.com/3re29hms
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Join Harris Manchester Research Fellow @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social tomorrow ( 5 June) at Lady Margaret Hall where she will be in conversation with Professor Christine Gerrard. More info and booking 👇 www.lmh.ox.ac.uk/events/conve...
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In Conversation: Janina Ramirez | Lady Margaret Hall
All are welcome to join LMH Principal Professor Christine Gerrard for an 'In Conversation' with medieval art historian and author Janina Ramirez
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
📢 Harris Manchester Visiting Fellow the Rev Dr Martin Wellings has just published an article in the "Journal of Religious History" on the contentious history of clerical dress in Victorian England. Read the article 👇 doi.org/10.1111/1467...
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“The Battle of the Rubric”: The Contested History of Clerical Dress in Victorian England
This article takes one facet of the controversy engulfing the Church of England in the mid-nineteenth century over ritualism—the interpretation of the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer governing c...
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Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research @oser-oxford.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's almost time for the next instalment of the Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research! Join us this Thursday, 2pm, @hmcoxford.bsky.social where Hana Navratilova will be discussing Egyptology and Near Eastern studies in letters. All welcome!
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Read an in-depth interview by the Political Theology Network with our Visiting Fellow @colinbossen.bsky.social about his latest book 👇https://politicaltheology.com/political-theologies-of-populism/
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Political Theologies of Populism | Political Theology Network
Scholar, activist, and minister Colin Bossen discusses his new book with Michael McLaughlin, shining light on how inclusive visions of populism can draw on religion to deepen democracy…
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A wonderful review of the HMC Players' production of The Importance of Being Earnest. 👇https://cherwell.org/2026/05/21/oxford-the-importance-of-being-earnest/
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'The Importance of Being Earnest' in review - Cherwell
Elizabeth Bourn discusses The Harris Manchester Players' recent production of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Last week Dr Marc Schulz delivered this year's Upton Lecture. During a fascinating lecture, he shared why the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which he co-directs, points to relationships as a key foundation of the “good life”. Watch the lecture in full 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjbK...
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MNG - University Presses @mngupbooks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This groundbreaking comparative analysis challenges readers to consider the repetition of history in today's political landscape and shows them how to rise to the challenges of our current political moment 🎟️ buff.ly/7bJxQny 📍Harris Manchester College 🗓️25 May @hmcoxford.bsky.social
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The HMC Players' staging of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest kicks off tomorrow evening for a run of four evenings in our Tate Quad. Haven't got your tickets yet? Buy them here 👇 tinyurl.com/j3z6kyjn
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Beth Breeze @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
First time voting in Oxford since moving here to become Principal at Harris Manchester, Oxford’s only college exclusively for mature students @hmcoxford.bsky.social #dogsatpollingstations
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
📢 Calling all Singapore alumni and offer holders! Our Principal, @breezephilanthropy.bsky.social, will be co-hosting drinks and dinner in Singapore on 2 July. More details and sign-up 👉 tinyurl.com/3kwaf4sv
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
📢 A new book co-edited by Official Fellow Professor Joshua Hordern explores the unique role of the @churchofengland.org in society. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/329yrn8y
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Professor Joshua Hordern co-edits new book exploring role of the Church of England
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Interdisciplinary dialogue has always been one of the distinctive characteristics of Harris Manchester – and a recent roundtable event provided a timely reminder of the value of such dialogue... tinyurl.com/twa33uvw
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Interdisciplinary dialogue at Harris Manchester leads to cross-sector roundtable
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Dr Zoe Screti @zoescreti.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
🎉 New seminar series 🎉 Join us at @hmcoxford.bsky.social for the Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research this term. We have a fantastic lineup featuring talks from Dr Stephanie M. Volder, Dr Lena Vosding, Dr Hana Navratilova, and Professor Andrew Kahn. All welcome!
Trinity term programme for the Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research. Talks take place in the Warrington Room, Harris Manchester College, from 2pm until 3:30pm in Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8. Speakers include Dr Stephanie M. Volder, Dr Lena Vosding, Dr Hana Navratilova, and Professor Andrew Kahn.
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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
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Events
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Fellow Kate McLaughlin, author of "Silence: A Literary History", discusses her approach to writing... literarylistingslondon.substack.com/p/how-i-writ...
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How I write: Kate McLoughlin
'Thinking about literary veterans’ speechlessness, I realised that English Literature brims with silences'
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Wellbeing Research Centre @oxwellresearch.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🔍 Are you an Early Career Researcher studying the sociology of work and #wellbeing? Details 👉 www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
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.
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
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!
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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...
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BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Crypto Theft, Charity Giving and Shrinking Easter Eggs
Crypto theft, charity giving and shrinking Easter eggs.
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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter to everybody celebrating! ✝️🐣 Wishing you a warm and peaceful day. #EasterSunday
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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
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Anglican poets: Quelling of noise within the soul
Concept of silence influenced key Anglican poets in the 1600s, says Kate McLoughlin
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🎧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
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The We Society: S10 Ep4: How happy is the world in 2026? With Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Our guest,  Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve shares with us the top findings from the recently released 2026 World Happiness Report. He is Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the Unive...
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📢 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
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Silence: A Literary History with Kate McLoughlin, Hatchards Piccadilly
Kate McLoughlin discusses her riveting new book ‘Silence: A Literary History’ with Kate Kennedy
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
#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!
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🎥 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...
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The Manchester Lecture 2026
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/oxbr...
William Hague and Chris Smith at Harris Manchester
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
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...
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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.
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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...
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Student-led Net-Zero Summit takes place at Harris Manchester
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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 👇 hmc.ox.ac.uk/article/rese...
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Research project to investigate lifelong learning in age of automation
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📢 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
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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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College Fellows to feature prominently at Oxford Literary Festival
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
“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
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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
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Progress and Precarity in HIV/AIDS – Oxford Medical School Gazette
Professor Matthew Weait, Emeritus Professor of Law and Society and Chair of the National AIDS Trust, details the current state of HIV/AIDS treatment, patient rights, and public policy.
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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. hmc.ox.ac.uk/event/a-serv...
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A Service for Ash Wednesday
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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Net-Zero Summit: What’s been done, what’s possible, and what next?
Participate in the student-led Net-Zero Summit to develop actionable strategies for a net-zero future.
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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
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Spotify – Web Player
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Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford @hmcoxford.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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... #LGBTHistoryMonth
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LGBTQIA : The Difference We Make
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