We were delighted to turn on the radio last week & catch Milton's 'Lycidas', adapted by our Senior Research Fellow Prof Michael Symmons Roberts.📻You can listen again or catch Part 2, his adaptation of Tennyson's 'In Memoriam' on Saturday, 3pm⤵️
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Our Governing Body Fellow, Prof Mark Harris, is the Idreos Professor of Science & Religion Oxford Faculty of Theology & Religion, & his Inaugural Lecture 'Quantum Fundamentalism & Theological Liberty' is open for bookings⤵️
🗓️Wed 29 May
⏰5pm
📍Oxford Mathematics, OX2 6GG
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Congratulations to alum Karolina Wisniewska (MSt History of Art & Visual Culture 2003) on her appointment as Chef de Mission for #TeamCanada at the 2024 #ParisParalympicGames ! Karolina is the 1st Paralympian to be inducted into the 🇨🇦Ski Hall of Fame.⛷️🏅
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Might be a bit cloudy but even on a damp day ⁦Harris Manchester⁩ shines.

👀Kafka died in 1924 of TB, which remains a deadly disease. Researchers University of Oxford & NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, are tackling TB, from vaccines to more targeted treatments. Join our Senior Research Fellow Prof Helen McShane, Dr Philip Fowler & patient rep Amy 4 a fascinating talk⤵️

👀Brilliant! An all-female over-50s punk band; & the lead singer, Lisa, just happens to be alum of ours (BA English Language & Literature 2000)! Inspired by Bikini Kill, & @JoanJett; they encourage everyone to get out there & make some noise!
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Our Principal, Prof Jane Shaw, writing in Financial Times a review of Marilynne Robinson's book 'Reading Genesis'. 'The literary superstar’s profound comments on mankind’s relationship with God are both beautiful & thought-provoking'. [Possibly behind a paywall].
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How gorgeous is this?! The Harris Manchester clock tower against a perfect blue sky, viewed from Jowett Walk #Oxford

Born #OTD 1805 James Martineau. For 45 years Prof of Mental & Moral Philosophy & Political Economy, & Principal Harris Manchester. A renowned author; William Gladstone said of him: 'he is beyond question the greatest of living thinkers'. We've portraits of him (& a statue) in College.

It's Collections time in College (an exam taken at the beginning of term, testing the work done in the previous term (typically a 3 hr exam)). Good luck🤞to all those sitting the exams, & grateful thanks to all the invigilators, setters, & markers.

It's Wisteria season! #WisteriaWednesday

TORCH Book at Lunchtime welcomes our Research Fellow Prof Janina Ramirez & Principal, Prof Jane Shaw, to discuss Janina's widely acclaimed book FEMINA: A New History of the Middle Ages Through the Women Written Out of It:
🗓️Wed 24 April
⏰1-2pm
📍OX2 6GG
torch.ox.ac.uk/event/torch-bo…

According to our 'calendar of very important National Days', today is #NationalLibrariansDay ! Any day that celebrates the work of library folk is worth celebrating if you ask us - & a chance to recognize the hard work & dedication of librarians across University of Oxford! CILIP

New term, new fascinating (streamed) seminars from Wellbeing Research Centre based here in College: incl Dr Will Fleming 'Assessing Data Quality' & Prof Maureen Dollard UniSA 'Psychosocial Safety Climate as the 'Cause of Causes' of Work Stress'. Details⤵️wellbeing.hmc.ox.ac.uk/events/

Is 2024 an anniversary year for you? Maybe it's 5 years since you arrived at Harris Manchester? Or 10 or 20 or 25? How about organising friends to come to College for your own personal reunion at the Alumni Dinner on Saturday 21 Sept? Info & how to book:
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We love to see pics of the College - so very grateful thanks to lucies_oxford_camera Instagram for this great pic of our Clocktower accommodation block.😍 #puddlepicture #FridayMotivation

Born #OTD 1826 Thomas Worthington, architect of our main buildings. Influenced by his Unitarian upbringing, committed to social reform & a member of The Manchester Lit & Phil
& The Portico Library, he often designed public buildings. #GothicRevival Unitarian History The Unitarians

Wishing all those in the HMC family celebrating a happy & peaceful #Eid2024 , filled with joy & cherished moments with loved ones. #EidAlFitr2024 #EidMubarak
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A little bit of sunshine + some Spring flowers + a lovely location = happy me.
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TORCH Book at Lunchtime welcomes the wonderful Prof Janina Ramirez to Humanities Division to discuss the 'gloriously original' FEMINA, 24 April 1pm-2pm TORCH Oxford University of Oxford Oxford Students Harris Manchester Oxford History few spaces left! Join the waiting list!
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