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Venue: Cambridge

Date: Saturday 9th March

Transportation: Hired Coach. Leave Oxford at 7:30am and leave Cambridge at 8:45pm.

Price: all-inclusive 35 pounds except brunch.

Dress code: smart casual.

Mark your calendars for March 9th! We're hosting a landmark Gates-Clarendon event in Cambridge, filled with amazing activities designed to inspire and connect. Begin your day with a college brunch, offering a perfect setting for lively conversations. Then, explore Cambridge in a new light with our "Uncomfortable Cambridge" walking tour, uncovering hidden stories. The afternoon features a casual mini symposium, sparking intellectual discovery, followed by a spirited pub quiz. We'll cap off the day with a formal dinner, blending elegance with thought-provoking dialogue. Each event promises to be engaging, enriching, and memorable. For an all-inclusive experience, our council are offering heavily subsidised tickets at £35, which is impossible to get anywhere else. Don't miss out on this extraordinary day of learning, laughter, and camaraderie. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Time: Wednesday 6th March, 7pm-8.30pm

Venue: The Mad Hatter, 43 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EA

Congratulations, we’ve made it to the end of Hilary 2024! We hope you all had a fantastic term. Let’s celebrate our achievements and each other with an unforgettable karaoke night at the Mad Hatter! Join us on 6^th March, 19:00 – 20:30, and sing your heart out! ♪♪♪

Please do bring your Bod card. There is a special student discount, only with ID.

Join us for a special evening at Wolfson College's formal dinner, where we celebrate our rich history and commitment to providing a supportive environment for graduate students. Founded in 1966 with the vision of fostering academic excellence, Wolfson College continues to embrace its ethos of inclusivity and international collaboration. As we gather in our modern, architecturally stunning buildings designed by Powell and Moya, guests can expect to enjoy a warm atmosphere and delicious cuisine. It's an opportunity to connect with fellow graduate students and experience the unique community spirit that defines Wolfson College.

The Menu can be found here.

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Time: 7th week, Thursday 29th February, 10-12pm

Venue: Radcliffe Science Library, Wellbeing room

Feeling the end-of-term crunch? Don't stress – we've got your back with the ultimate solution: a relaxed Caffeinated Study Session! This time the Caffeinated Study Session will be in the wonderful Wellbeing Room at the Radcliffe Science Library. The Wellbeing Room has different seating areas (sofas, armchairs, etc.), weighted blankets, and pillows as well as tables with chairs. Coffee/Tea, smoothies, and an assortment of snacks will be provided by the Council!

The room is ours between 10:00-12:00, and you are welcome to drop in whenever suits you - but drinks and snacks are on a first-come-first-served basis! If possible, please bring your keep-cup of choice for the coffee/tea so that we can keep single-use cups to a minimum. Let’s together conquer those academic challenges with a smile and a cup of joe! ☕📚✨

Please do bring your Bod card. The use of the library room should adhere to the University’s Code of Practice on Meetings and Events and the Bodleian Libraries Rules of Conduct for Readers.

Please join us for the Women* in STEM Forum at St Edmund Hall. The event will be a panel of 3 woman-identifying fellows and students in STEM. They will give talks about their career paths and experience as a woman or non-binary person in their field. This will be followed by drinks and informal chat with attendees and forum panelists. 

Join your fellow scholars on the Original Uncomfortable Oxford tour, a perfect introductory expedition in Oxford! Led by experienced Oxford student tour guides, this 1.5-hour tour engages with the politics of memory in the city and University. It covers histories of empire, inequality, and race, class, and gender discrimination, highlighting how these legacies have an enduring impact on our modern lives. This is a tour you definitely don’t want to miss.

Unleash your creativity and join us for an exciting afternoon of DIY jewellery making, a special collaboration between Clarendon Scholars, Brasenose College and Nuffield College. This sparkling event will unfold in the Hulme Common Room (HCR)/Old Library of Brasenose College on February 24th, Saturday, starting at 1:00 PM.

Dive into an afternoon of artistic expression and hands-on fun! We're rolling out a wide array of materials for you to create everything from sophisticated bracelets and rings to unique necklaces and earrings. Regardless of whether you're a craft veteran or a first-time jewellery maker, this workshop is designed to offer an exciting journey into the art of jewellery creation.

You'll find a plethora of supplies at your disposal – beads of various materials, colors and textures along with wires, chains, clasps, and an assortment of charms to spark your creativity. The sky's the limit, and you're encouraged to craft as many pieces as your heart desires. It's a wonderful chance to create something for yourself, craft a personalized gift for a friend, or explore a new artistic avenue for yourself!

And what's creativity without a little fuel? Enjoy a delightful array of food, snacks, and drinks to keep you energized throughout the event. This collaborative event also presents a fantastic opportunity to meet and mingle with students from Brasenose and Nuffield College. Don't let this unique opportunity slip by! Whether you aim to pick up a new hobby, express your creative flair, or simply enjoy a laid-back afternoon with fellow scholars and students, our DIY Jewellery Making Extravaganza is the place to be.

Get ready to be inspired, to create, and to share in the joy of making something beautiful by hand. We're excited to see the incredible jewellery you'll create!

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of the Clarendon community with our next book club meeting, a staple tradition that brings together the love of literature among scholars. Join us at the quaint Old Dining Hall of St. Edmund Hall, on February 19th at 7:00 PM. This session features the evocative "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett, a narrative rich with themes that promise to spark lively and engaging discussions. Our book club is not just about reading; it's a light, engaging opportunity to freely discuss and listen, fostering a safe and comfortable space for all book lovers. Whether you've finished the book or are midway through, your presence will enrich the conversation. It's the perfect setting to express your thoughts, explore different viewpoints, and delve into the depths of "Tom Lake" alongside fellow enthusiasts. To ensure a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, we'll complement our discussions with a selection of light snacks and drinks. It's an evening designed not just for dissecting literature but for connecting with fellow scholars, sharing personal insights, and enjoying the collective wisdom of our vibrant community.We eagerly await your participation in this cherished tradition. Let's gather to celebrate our love for books, engage in meaningful dialogue, and create new memories within the Clarendon Scholars community. See you there!

*EVENT RESCHEDULED*

If you already had purchased a ticket for the 5th, your ticket is still held and transferred to the 16th unless you have asked to cancel it.

Join us at the beautiful St. Edmund Hall (Teddy Hall) Old Library for a study session on Friday Feb 16th from 09:30 – 17:00. The Old Library is only opened upon special request, so getting to come see it will be a fun and unique opportunity! The Old Library’s collection is an important reflection of the history of the Hall and is comprised of approximately 4,300 books from as early as the 15th century. Works of theology are particularly prominent, but history, literature, science, geography, and even poetry are well represented. The make-up of the Old Library is a significant indicator of intellectual life in Oxford, as well as in the College, in the late 17th and 18th centuries. Please do not bring any food or drink, as they are not permitted. Tickets are for morning or afternoon slots (“morning” tickets for 09:30-12:00, and “afternoon” tickets for 13:00-17:00) as space is limited!

CVs and cover letters are read very quickly (think seconds!) yet are crucial for getting an interview. Julia Sadler from Oxford Careers Service will share tips on how to tailor your CV, articulate relevant skills and experience, and deliver an effective application. Through group work, you will have the chance to apply the learning to your own CV if you have one (don’t worry if you don’t). We will also let you know how Oxford Careers Service can support you further with skills programmes, events and careers fairs.

This session will aim cover applications to a wide range of sectors, including academia, both in the UK and beyond.

To get the most out of this workshop:

• We strongly encourage you to look at the CV and cover letter writing guidance on our web pages before you attend.

• Please bring along a draft 1-2 page CV if you have one. We are unable to print documents for participants; if you wish to work on a paper copy of your CV/cover letter please print before arriving at St Peter’s College

• If you don’t have a CV already, don’t be put off from joining this session. You will still pick up CV tips for future drafts.

We have received very positive feedback from our last Chinese New Year dinner at Zhangji. That's why we decide to continue this delightful tradition. Join us at 8pm on 8 February to celebrate the Chinese New Year and hop into the Year of the Dragon.

Join us for an exclusive and enchanting brunch with the Clarendon Scholars at the historic Christ Church, a place steeped in tradition and architectural beauty. This special event is scheduled for February 3rd, starting at 12:00 PM.Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Christ Church, known for its iconic dining hall, which inspired the magical setting in the Harry Potter films. Enjoy a delectable spread of sumptuous dishes, set within a hall that echoes centuries of scholarly pursuit and cinematic wonder. After the meal, weather permitting, we plan to take a gentle walk through the peaceful Christ Church Meadow, allowing you to soak in the natural splendor of the college grounds.

Important Notice: Your BOD card is essential for entry. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of bringing your BOD card, as it is mandatory for gaining entrance to this exclusive event.

Ticketing Priority: Initially, we are prioritizing Clarendon Scholars for the opportunity to purchase tickets. It is our intent to ensure that our scholars have the first chance to be part of this unique experience. Should there be any remaining tickets after the initial allocation, we will announce and release these as guest tickets. Any guest will also have to be a student with a BOD-card.

After all those events it’s time for a midweek chill! End the day with a 1-hour rejuvenating yoga class led by our fantastic yoga instructor Micon. All levels are welcome with no experience required. You might even find your inner peace and immerse yourself in an evening of wellness, mindfulness, and self-discovery, or perhaps touch your toes for the first time in your adult life. If you’ve got a yoga mat, please bring it with you (or bring a blanket—your knees will thank you).

It's time to put studying to the side and relax over a couple of friendly rounds of bowling with your fellow scholars; it doesn't matter whether you can't stay out of the gutter or consider anything short of 300 to be a poor score. We will be providing 2 games and a drink for each attendee. 

Note: Hollywood Bowl is outside of the city so will require you to get the number 1/ 3A/ 5A bus - we will coordinate a group bus trip. Limited seating is also available with the organiser who will be driving in.

There's a chill in the air, could it be the dreaded Oxford winter or just one of the many ghostly inhabitants roaming the streets? Join us as we take a walking tour of the city centre to uncover some of the dark history that lays behind some of your favourite sights. They'll be laughter, drama and possibly the opportunity to make some new phantom friends along the way.

The tour will begin promptly at 5pm outside Trinity college gates on Broad Street.

It's time to escape the rain and instead roam free with the dinosaurs! Join us as we tour one of the finest museums Oxford has to offer, the Natural History Museum. Set in a stunning neo-gothic building and home to millions of specimens, this is your chance to get up close and personal with remains of dinosaurs, the dodo, vertebrates and invertebrates as well as being able to view rocks and minerals, and learn all about the history of life. 

We will be providing a free hot drink that you can get in the museum cafe before touring the museum. We are able to tour the museum at leisure from 11am onwards.

The Holidays have come and gone, and it is time to try to get back into the groove of all things Oxford. Join us for a 'Soft Launch' of HT24 with a relaxed Caffeinated Study Session in the wonderful Wellbeing Room at the Radcliffe Science Library! The Wellbeing Room has different seating areas (sofas, armchairs, etc.), weighted blankets, and pillows as well as tables with chairs. Coffee/Tea, smoothies, and an assortment of snacks will be provided by the Council!

The room is ours between 10:00-12:00, and you are welcome to drop in whenever suits you - but drinks and snacks are on a first-come-first-served basis!

If possible, please bring your keep-cup of choice for the coffee/tea so that we can keep single-use cups to a minimum.

The Cherwell Boathouse

Bardwell Rd, OX2 6ST

Dec 3rd, 6:30pm

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Celebrate the holidays and the end of a magnificent Michaelmas term with the Clarendon community at the wonderful Cherwell Boathouse! You will be greeted with a welcome drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic depending on your ticket) at 6:30 pm, before being treated to a marvellous 3-course sit-down dinner which starts at 7. Our festive Menu du jour is:

Braised Leek Ballotine

nori, truffle, blue cheese glacage

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Braised Beef

bubble & squeak croquettes, turnip fondant, onion purée, Madeira jus

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Milk Toffee Tart

tangerine sorbet

Please indicate any dietary requirements or allergies when you purchase your ticket.

After dinner the music will start playing - so be sure to bring your dancing shoes and joyous spirits, as we’ve got this fabulous venue until 11! This will be our last big event for Michaelmas, and it promises to be an event you won’t want to miss!

Tickets will be released for Scholars on Monday, Nov 20^th at 12:30 pm and on Tuesday, Nov 21^st at 9 pm. These tickets will likely be gone in a flash, but if there are any tickets left, we will release Guest tickets on Wednesday, Nov 22^nd at 9 pm. Later in the week, a Google Form will be sent out where ticketholders can indicate if there are scholar[s] and/or guest[s] they would like to be seated with, and we will try our best where possible to arrange the tables according to this.

Join us for a festive evening of laughter and surprises at Brasenose College with your fellow Clarendon Scholars! We're hosting a Secret Santa/White Elephant Gift Exchange for Clarendon Scholars, where you can embrace the holiday spirit and the thrill of strategic+fun gifting. The event will take place in the Lecture Room 7 of Brasenose College on 2nd December 2023, starting at 7:00 pm.

To participate in the Secret (dirty!) Santa game, please bring a wrapped gift of your choice worth around £10 (or whichever item you find to be a fun gift for the evening). Remember, 'wrapped' simply means the gift should be concealed, even with something as simple as a grocery bag. The fun of this game is the random picking of a wrapped gift not knowing what is inside and then, being a bit sneaky and trying to steal someone else’s gift if you get the chance! If you are not sure how the game works, this archaic Youtube video provides a helpful explanation!

However, doesn’t matter if you don’t understand the rules properly, come along and we will experience it together. And the most important thing is that everyone will end up with a gift at the end of our fun-filled evening.

There will be delicious pizza to enjoy during the evening, along with some other snacks. Feel free to bring along any snacks, baked goods or treats you'd like to share with fellow scholars. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season, exchange gifts, and enjoy good company and food!

Give thanks for your Clarendon friends (and all your other blessings) at our “Friendsgiving” Potluck Dinner! Bring your favourite homemade dish (or whatever delicious treat you grabbed from the store) to share with your fellow scholars and get into the spirit of the festive season! The Council will bring non-alcoholic beverages to go along with the goodies you bring.

Sign-up is free but is limited to 30 people. Once signed up, please add the ingredients of your dish to the shared menu Google Sheet that will be circulated, to ensure that we have information for those with allergies/dietary requirements. 

Time: Nov 25th, 6:30pm  

Venue: Paul Oster Room, Lady Margaret Hall, OX2 6QA

Join your fellow Clarendon Scholars for a relaxing Sunday afternoon study break with a sweet treat 🍨 ! We will provide the supplies to create the ice cream sundae of your dreams, and there will be a pub quiz so that you can rest and digest and mingle with other scholars before heading out for the evening. 

You're invited to join us at an afternoon tea event hosted by the council and the Wadham MCR! A casual get-together for us to mingle, chat, and enjoy each other's company. Expect a relaxed setting with comfy seating, where you can enjoy a variety of teas, pastries, and light snacks while engaging in friendly conversations.

Join your fellow Clarendon Scholars for the Rhodes Technology and Society Forum at the newly refurbished Rhodes House in Oxford on 11th November 2023. This year’s Forum focuses on the fusion of innovation and intention. Through keynotes, panel discussions, and opportunities to connect, the Forum will explore a range of perspectives from across cultures and disciplines, creating a conversation that welcomes technologists, policymakers, and leaders from around the globe. The group ticket cost includes lunch, refreshments and snacks throughout the day, and a full day of conferencing. More details about the Forum and speakers could be found on the website. Please register before 2nd November 2023.

Note: We have secured a 10% discount for our group tickets, and Clarendon has additionally provided a £5 subsidy.

Are you competitive? In the know? Fancy bagging some prizes with your fellow Clarendon Scholars?

Then put your thinking caps on, stretch those mental muscles and have a crack at the Mind Games Pub Quiz! The Quiz, which is organised by BrewDog, promises that "Whether it's a general knowledge quickfire or a Harry Potter showdown, you're guaranteed a night of emotional highs and lows as you compete for one of our kickass prizes!"  

The tickets for this event include the entrance fee for the quiz.

The Quiz starts at 7, but if you want to make sure that you have a drink in your hand or food in front of you - which you are welcome to order at your own expense - you might want to get there a bit early. You can find their menus here.

Join us to celebrate Guy Fawkes night! 

We’ll start the night off at 6 pm at Oxford’s own ice cream cafe, George & Delila (104 Cowley Road), where you will be treated to a cozy warm drink. We will then walk over to South Park to see the fireworks and bonfire. Please bring your student card, waterproof shoes, warm clothes and a torch if you have one! You can find more information on the charitable fireworks display here.

Join us on a walk to Bagley Wood, one of Oxford’s hidden nature gems before autumn turns to winter! 

We’ll meet outside the Clarendon Building on Broad Street at 10am and walk to the wood along the Isis/Thames. The walk takes a bit more than one hour each way and we’ll spend a few hours exploring Bagley Wood. There are plenty of nice picnic spots in the wood so make sure to pack lunch and something to drink!

If the weather is particularly nasty we’ll go to a cafe or pub in city centre instead and catch up over a steaming hot chocolate while the wind is howling outside.

Tickets will be released on 23rd October.