International Academic Community at the University of Oxford.
We provide initiatives, events, and opportunities for Clarendon Scholars, an international community of over 300 current graduate students at the University of Oxford studying a diverse range of subjects.
DĂa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a cultural celebration with roots in Indigenous Mesoamerica and traditions across Mexico and Latin America, honoring the memory of those deceased and providing a reunion between those dead and alive. Traditionally, an Ofrenda (altar) is prepared with pictures of loved ones who have passed, and it is adorned with candles, food, and other items that guide spirits back to their relatives.
This year, the Oxford Mexican Society will bring this celebration to the Pitt Rivers Museum, where guests will have the opportunity to add a photograph of a deceased loved one, participate in a paper-decoration workshop, and sample Mexican treats + drinks! Along with this, you will be able to visit Latin American collections at the Museum.
*Note: You must be 18+ to participate.
**Note: Photographs for the altar will not be returned, so it is recommended that you bring a copy and not an original.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 27 Oct, 2026 11:59PM. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
DĂa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a cultural celebration with roots in Indigenous Mesoamerica and traditions across Mexico and Latin America, honoring the memory of those deceased and providing a reunion between those dead and alive. Traditionally, an Ofrenda (altar) is prepared with pictures of loved ones who have passed, and it is adorned with candles, food, and other items that guide spirits back to their relatives.
This year, the Oxford Mexican Society will bring this celebration to the Pitt Rivers Museum, where guests will have the opportunity to add a photograph of a deceased loved one, participate in a paper-decoration workshop, and sample Mexican treats + drinks! Along with this, you will be able to visit Latin American collections at the Museum.
*Note: You must be 18+ to participate.
**Note: Photographs for the altar will not be returned, so it is recommended that you bring a copy and not an original.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 27 Oct, 2026 11:59PM. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
Is Oxford making your mind spin out of control? Try synchronizing your body to it… and in the air… on a pole! This is your opportunity to feel empowered, pushing yourself to combine dance, strength, and stamina.
Join us for a beginner-friendly (accessible to anyone, regardless of size, gender, fitness level) pole session! You are sure to be amazed by what you can achieve, all while having fun and staying fit!
How should you prepare? Make sure to wear shorts and a short-sleeved top/sports vest, and do not wear leggings. We also encourage you to bring a water bottle. Importantly, do not moisturise for the 24 hours leading up to the session, and do remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists.
Disclaimers:
Filming and photography will be allowed, as long as anyone filmed consents. If you would like to not be filmed or photographed, just let us know ahead of time!
As with all sports, there is a risk of injury. Safety precautions are used to minimise the potential for injuries, though minor bruising and/or muscle soreness is to be expected.
đź“…Date & Time: 2nd November 2026 (Mon), 9:10 PM - 10:15 PM
đź“ŤLocation: Iffley Road Sports Centre, Iffley Rd, Oxford OX4 1EQ (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FjWXygYFeTYL5FVt8)
🎫Ticket Price: £5
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 30 October, 2026 at 11:59PM. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
Join Clarendon in visiting the Rhodes House to attend the Rhodes Forum on Technology and Society!
The Rhodes Forum invites leading scientists and entrepreneurs to discuss society’s most pressing questions, this year the theme of “Human by Design: Technology, Agency, and the Futures We Choose’ discusses, When machines can do more of what once required human effort, what becomes scarce, and what must we choose to cultivate?
Join us for the Clarendon Scholars Formal Dinner at the Rhodes House.
đź•– Date/Time: Saturday, 14 November, 6:30-10:30PM
đź“Ť Location: Rhodes House
🤵 Dress Code: Formal (no gowns required)
Tickets are limited and will be released on a first-come first-served basis in two batches: 13th October (Tue), 2:00 PM and 16th October (Fri), 1:00 PM.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 26 Oct at 11:59 PM. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
See all upcoming events (Freshers’ Week 2026) here.
