The William R. Miller Building, our 55 bedroom accommodation, has become Teddy Hall's first retrofitted carbon-zero building, following the full replacement of its gas systems with renewable electric heating and hot water. www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/carbon-zero-wrm-milestone

Congratulations to Professor David Dupret (Tutorial Fellow in Neuroscience) on being appointed Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Knight in the Order of the Academic Palms) by the French Republic. www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/professor-david-dupret-honoured-by-the-french-republic

New on the Hall blog: Research shows families want clarity, hands-on fun and inspiration — and the @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social is stepping up to deliver by @koutsikag.bsky.social.

www.seh.ox.ac.uk/blog/inspiring-families-at-the-ashmolean-what-makes-a-museum-visit-work-for-children

Ever wondered how improvisation works—not just in music, but in everyday interactions?
Join us for a Creative Sparks Workshop with Dr Jonathan James! Sunday 26 October, 1:30-4:00pm, Old Dining Hall. All members welcome! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-s...

🎓 Congratulations to everyone who matriculated last Saturday! We’re thrilled to welcome you to Teddy Hall and hope you already feel at home.

Photo credit: Dr David Wiggins

What Makes an Image Iconic?

Dr Sofya Dmitrieva (Junior Research Fellow in European Languages), currently working on a database of Voltaire’s portraits for the Voltaire Foundation, shares her thoughts on what iconography means and how it works.

www.seh.ox.ac.uk/blog/what-makes-an-image-iconic

Many congratulations to our amazing Fellows: Professor Robert Wilkins, Professor Maia Chankseliani and Professor Luc Nguyen who have each been awarded the title of Professor by @ox.ac.uk.

Find out more: www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/professorship-awarded-to-three-hall-academics-by-oxford

Oxford's Black History Month Lecture:

📅 16 October
🕔 5.15pm
📍 Keble College

Award-winning historian Prof Hakim Adi explores 10,000 years of Britain’s history – power, pride, and the legacies of African and Caribbean people.

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Our once-in-a-generation development of 127 ensuite study rooms and communal facilities for our undergraduates at Norham Gardens, North Oxford opens October 2026. We are so excited to share this journey with our community!
hallmarkscampaign.seh.ox.ac.uk/latest-progr...

Welcome back to #TeddyHall! Or welcome if you are new here!

We hope our Freshers are settling into Hall life and those returning are already getting use out of our library!

Here's to a wonderful 2025-26. Floreat Aula!

If you’re applying for Maths @ox.ac.uk or @cam.ac.uk then here are my college choices…

Oxford - @stedmundhall.bsky.social: I teach 1st year and 2nd years.

Cambridge - Robinson I teach 1st and 2nd years.

Best of luck with your applications and hopefully see you in Oxford/Cambridge very soon!

#StEdmundHall is sad to announce that Emeritus Fellow, Professor Sir Peter Hirsch, passed away on Friday at the age of 100. He was one of @ox.ac.uk most influential scientists.
www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/hall-remembers-professor-sir-peter-hirsch-frs

The Association of Internet Researchers selected OII DPhil graduate Dr Tomas Walker-Borsa, also of @stedmundhall.bsky.social, as the winner of its annual dissertation award.

Read the full announcement on Tomas's award here: aoir.org/2025disserta...

These are the latest photos from the new Norham St Edmund student accommodation development at Norham Gardens, North Oxford. Snagging, roof work, installing bathrooms and kitchens are all underway at each building. Opening Oct 26! www.seh.ox.ac.uk/college-life/accommodation/new-nse

St Edmund Hall, affectionately known as 'Teddy Hall', has been glorious in the sunshine this summer. Find out more about this historic @ox.ac.uk college at: www.seh.ox.ac.uk/about 📷 Fisher Studios Ltd