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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 2d

NEW: We’re honoured to be ranked number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the tenth consecutive year. 👏

Aerial view of the University of Oxford, showcasing its historic buildings and spires under a clear sky at sunset. Text overlay states "Oxford named best university in the world for a record tenth consecutive year".

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · 2d

All are welcome to join us for a special evening with the Rector, composer & alumna Dr Emily Howard, & poet Michael Symmons Roberts, discussing their new choral work on Oxford’s penicillin story.

📅Tuesday 21 October, 5.30pm
🎙️Talk + Q&A, followed by drinks
🎟️Book now https://ow.ly/BcoA50X7JkH

Portrait of Dr Emily Howard against a dark blue background. She is wearing a navy jacket over a grey T-shirt with a geometric design, and smiling at the camera.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · 3d

Applications are open for our free Teacher CPD Conference (16-17 Dec). For state-school teachers & leaders focused on pupil progression, especially those new to Oxford, the Russell Group, or HE. Accommodation and meals included.

For more info, go to https://tinyurl.com/4ha7f8wk.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · 8d

The ‘John le Carré: Tradecraft’ exhibition is now open at the Bodleian. We’re proud that Lincoln archive treasures are part of this celebration of our alumnus David Cornwell (aka John le Carré)!

📖Read more in our Archivist’s blog https://ow.ly/Ft4A50X6bpE

@liber-ray.bsky.social @bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Dr Alison Ray @liber-ray.bsky.social · 10d

An exciting evening at @bodleian.ox.ac.uk for the opening of the new ’John le Carré: Tradecraft‘ exhibition, featuring materials we have loaned from @lincoln.ox.ac.uk! 🕵️📖🎉

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · 11d

After nearly 50 years of research & teaching, Professor David Vaux retires from Lincoln today. He inspired generations of students & made pioneering contributions in cell biology & disease. Thank you, David – you’ll be greatly missed!

Read Professor Nigel Emptage’s tribute: bit.ly/4nv4tJG

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · 17d

Alumna Dr Tara Swart returns to Lincoln on 1 Oct at 11am to give a talk: 'Let’s talk about: Relationships'.

She is a neuroscientist, former medical doctor, senior advisor at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller, 'The Source'.

Sign up via this link or the QR code:

👉 lnkd.in/e57M58ur

Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · 28d

🏆 We're delighted to congratulate Professor Michael Willis, Tutorial Fellow in Chemistry at Lincoln, for receiving the 2026 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award from the American Chemical Society for his work in synthetic chemistry. @rhpdcu.bsky.social

Read more 🔗 ow.ly/myyo50WW06R

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · 29d

This is our history – handmade.
Our new 6m tapestry, designed by Hurvin Anderson and woven over 7 months at Dovecot Studios, has been cut off the loom. Commissioned for our 600th, it celebrates life at Lincoln, our community, and academic endeavours at Oxford.

Read more🔗http://bit.ly/4mc2yZ2

The full tapestry still on the loom, depicting a barbershop scene with chairs, mirrors, plants, and figures, woven in rich browns, greens, and blues.

Hurvin Anderson starting to cut the colourful tapestry off the loom with scissors

Close-up of hands cutting through taut warp threads with scissors, releasing the tapestry from the loom. Loose strands of yellow, brown, and blue wool spill across the surface.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Sep 8

We're proud to congratulate Lincoln alumna and Honorary Fellow Shabana Mahmood on her appointment as Home Secretary. MP for Birmingham Ladywood since 2010, she previously served as Justice Secretary and is the first Muslim woman to hold one of the UK’s Great Offices of State.

© House of Commons

Shabana Mahmood, smiling, standing against a plain grey background. She has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket over a black top.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Aug 28

📖 New book from Lincoln’s Dr Perry Gauci: 'The London Private Banker, 1660-1825' (OUP). Discover how bankers influenced not just the economy but the very fabric of society.

Find out more 🔗https://lincoln.ox.ac.uk/news/dr-perry-gauci-publishes-the-london-private-banker

@oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social

Book cover of The London Private Banker: A Social History, 1660–1825 by Perry Gauci, featuring a painted portrait of Thomas Coutts in dark coat and white cravat against a muted background.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Aug 21

Exciting new PhD studentship opportunity, plus a chance to join Lincoln College! Deadline to apply is 19 Sept.

School of Archaeology @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 19

And.... drumroll please....🥁.... a place @lincoln.ox.ac.uk!!!! archit.web.ox.ac.uk/article/exci...

Exciting new joint funded doctoral studentship between the School and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Service. Apply by 19 Sept.

archit.web.ox.ac.uk

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Aug 14

Congratulations to Lincoln Fellow, Rebecca Menmuir, on her new book - hot off the press!

Rebecca Menmuir @rebeccamenmuir.bsky.social · Aug 13

My book is out! Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile, with Cambridge UP @universitypress.cambridge.org.

I am so grateful to the friends, family, colleagues, librarians and archivists who helped along the way. Nervous and excited to see it in the world!

www.cambridge.org/core/books/m...

Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile

Cambridge Core - Classical Literature - Medieval Responses to Ovid's Exile

www.cambridge.org

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Aug 14

Well done to all receiving A-Level results today! 🎉 To everyone coming to Lincoln, we can’t wait to welcome you to our corner of the dreaming spires - you’re going to love it here! See you soon!
#GoingToOxford #LoveLincoln #ALevelResultsDay

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Jun 24

After 2 proud years of receiving Gold, we’re delighted to announce that Lincoln received a 'Beyond Gold' Green Impact Award at Oxford University's 2025 Sustainability Showcase.

Huge thanks to all who contributed, especially to our incredible student-staff Green Impact Team!

➡️http://bit.ly/44gvok7

Close-up of Lincoln College’s 2024–25 Beyond Gold Green Impact Award plaque, made of reclaimed wood, surrounded by lush green leaves.

Student smiling while sorting clothes at Lincoln College’s Waste Not Want Not swap shop — a student-led sustainability project promoting reuse and circular fashion.

Lincoln College’s Green Impact Team members standing in front of an ivy-covered window, holding the 2024–25 Beyond Gold Green Impact Award.

Students from Lincoln College gardening together in a planted border during a seed sowing event for the Good Gardener Campaign.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Jun 13

The 'new look' 2025 issue of Commonwealth is out now, featuring:

☑️ Updates from the Rector, Bursar & Development Director
📊 Key student stats
🌍 A 600th Anniversary spotlight on some of our Global Lincoln Stars, current students from around the world

Read it here ➡️ lincoln.ox.ac.uk/asset/Lincol...

Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · May 8

Join us for our annual John Wesley Lecture: 'John Wesley and the Architecture of Early Methodism'.

📅 Thurs 22 May, 5–7pm
📍 Lincoln College & online
🎙️ Speaker: Dr Mark Kirby

All welcome and free to attend | Drinks reception after

Book 🔗 lincoln.ox.ac.uk/events/the-annual-john-wesley-lecture-2025

: Portrait of John Wesley with the text 'John Wesley Lecture, 22 May' overlaid. Painted by George Romney.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · May 7

Lincoln Running Club journeyed to Madrid for a weekend of racing, sunshine & team spirit. Four student runners (Maud Treger, Hannah Frens, Agnes Fanning & Olivia Doyle) tackled the half marathon, & Peter Rory Hall took on the full marathon. Congrats to all for their achievement!
bit.ly/4k8DT73

Five runners pose together after a race in sunny weather, smiling and wearing medals. Four of them are holding up the fifth teammate horizontally in a playful celebration. All are in athletic gear, standing on a plaza with a crowd in the background.

Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · May 6

It was wonderful to catch up with our Swiss alumni to celebrate 40 years of the Berrow Scholarships 🎉 (161 Lincoln students supported to date!). The Marquise de Amodio was our guest of honour, and we're grateful to the British Ambassador and the British Embassy in Geneva for a special evening.

The Marquise de Amodio holding a commemorative book and her dog Bonnie, standing with representatives from Lincoln College and the British Embassy in front of a flag.

A group of Lincoln College alumni and guests gathered in a formal reception room at the British Embassy in Geneva, listening to a speech during the Berrow Scholarships 40th anniversary celebration.

Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · May 1

POV: JCR student Sophie Lin on May Day - a magical morning of Morris dancing, folk singing and listening to the Magdalen choir singing from the tower!⭐️

Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Apr 30

Cricket at Lincoln is on the rise! The club has grown in popularity & performance, & we’d love alumni to get involved - whether at dinners, events, or even alumni matches.

If you love the game, fill out the form below to join our student-led cricket community!

forms.cloud.microsoft/e/RM1TBGGppF

Lincoln cricket team posing together outside a pavilion after a match, all wearing white uniforms with medals around their necks. Some players are seated on the ground while others kneel or stand behind them. A trophy is placed in front, and a sign reading 'No spikes in pavilion' is visible on the wall behind them. cricket team posing together outside a pavilion after a match, all wearing white uniforms with medals around their necks. Some players are seated on the ground while others kneel or stand behind them. A trophy is placed in front, and a sign reading 'No spikes in pavilion' is visible on the wall behind them.cricket team posing together outside a pavilion after a match, all wearing white uniforms with medals around their necks. Some players are seated on the ground while others kneel or stand behind them. A trophy is placed in front, and a sign reading 'No spikes in pavilion' is visible on the wall behind them.

Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Apr 28

Brains? Check. Biceps? Check. Mischief? Double check. Trinity Term doesn't stand a chance.
#WelcomeBackStudents

The Lincoln Imp wearing a '600' shirt sits on a black iron fence in front of a historic stone courtyard with green grass and ivy-covered walls. A single pink tulip is tucked into the fence next to the toy. The sky above is clear and blue.

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Dr Alison Ray @liber-ray.bsky.social · Apr 26

An amazing day for the 2025
@oxmedstud.bsky.social Medieval Mystery Plays! Our very own @lincoln.ox.ac.uk students gave a fantastic performance in a Middle English comedy of the Crucifixion 🎭📯🎉

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Rebecca Menmuir @rebeccamenmuir.bsky.social · Apr 23

Term has officially sprung at Oxford!
This Saturday, come along to the Medieval Mystery Plays at @stedmundhall.bsky.social - here are some details on the Crucifixion, performed by @lincoln.ox.ac.uk students.

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Lincoln College, University of Oxford @lincoln.ox.ac.uk · Apr 25

Don’t you just love a window box? Our gardening team has created stunning ones to bring colour in all of our quads. 🌸🌺🌼