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💻Rhodes Tech Forum 26MT👥
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?
🏛️Rhodes House Formal 26MT🍽️
Join us for the Clarendon Scholars Formal Dinner at the Rhodes House.
🕖 Date/Time: Saturday, 14 November, 6:30-10:30PM
📍 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.
🌟Clarendon Hertford Formal 26MT🍽️
Join us for a formal at Hertford college! Unlike our previous formals, this one will be shared with Hertford students with a table reserved for Clarendon Scholars.
🕖 Date: Tuesday, 24 Nov
📍 Location: Hertford College
🎟️ Tickets: £9.5, allocated via random ballot: https://forms.gle/JtaH3gVuWPBGjZpp9
Note that the ticket does not include wine. Feel free to bring your own wine, or you can also buy bottles during the dinner.
Tickets for this event will be allocated via a random ballot with priority given to scholars who have not attended one of our other formals this term. To sign up for the ballot, please fill out the following form by Wednesday, 4 November: https://forms.gle/JtaH3gVuWPBGjZpp9
✨Hold on and Spin! Pole Sports with Clarendon 26MT🤸
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.
📅Date & Time: 2nd November 2026 (Mon), 9:10 PM - 10:15 PM
📍Location: 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.
💮Día de los Muertos At the Pitt Rivers Museum 26MT💀
Día 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.
🧗Gallery Bouldering 26MT🪨
Día 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.
⛸️Clarendon on Ice: Disco Skate Edition 26MT🪩
Join us for a Disco Skate session at the Oxford Ice Rink! Whether you’re returning to Oxford or just starting your first term, it’s a great chance to take a break from the books, meet some new Clarendon friends, and power through the beginning of the academic term with a fun evening on ice!
All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re a confident skater or stepping into ice for the very first time! There is also a café inside if you want a drink or snack, or if you’d like a break to socialise.
Tickets are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis, so make sure to secure yours early! Tickets include skate hire.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 21 Oct at 11:59 PM. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
🐤WTF: WHERE’S THE FOWL?!🐔26MT🗺️
Ready for a chase across Oxford? Join us for The Great Clarendon Chicken Hunt; part scavenger hunt, part pub crawl, and part race against the Chicken!
🕖 Date & Time: 15th October 2026 (Thu), 6:30 PM (Start)
📍 Start Location: TBA
🎟️ Tickets: £7, Available here soon!
We’ll meet at around 6:30–7:00 PM (location TBA), where everyone will have a chance to meet their teammates and hear the rules. At around 7:00–7:30 PM, the Chicken (Fran, in full chicken costume 🐔) will escape and make their way to a secret pub somewhere in Oxford.
Participants, split into teams of approximately 3–5 people, are set off across Oxford to find the Chicken! But there’s a catch: the clock is ticking!
The Chicken will take part of the money raised through ticket sales to the secret pub and gradually spend it on drinks. The longer it takes everyone to find the Chicken, the less money will be left!
Teams will need to combine the clues, their knowledge of Oxford, and a little bit of luck to follow the trail and catch the Chicken before the pot disappears.
Once a team finds the Chicken, they can join them at the pub, and the remaining pot can be used towards drinks for the participants who make it there.
🍦Ice Cream Social with Clarendon!! 26FW🍨
Great things always end up with ice cream, and what better way to end the week than with a scoop of some delicious ice cream at the classic Oxford student hangout - G&D’s! Come along for some delicious ice cream, good company, and a relaxed evening with plenty of opportunities to chat, meet new people, and unwind after the week. Whether you’ve already been to G&D’s plenty of times before, or it’s your very first visit, everyone’s welcome to join!
A little bit of history:
We’ll be heading to the original G&D’s on Little Clarendon Street, first opened in 1992 by Oxford students George Stroup and Davis Roberts. Since then, G&D’s has become something of an Oxford institution, expanding to two more locations: George & Danver on St Aldate’s and George & Delila on Cowley Road.
It’s homegrown, it’s Oxford, and it’s full of good vibes (and great ice cream)!
🍇University Parks Picnic 26FW🧺
Join us for a picnic at University Parks! This will be a relaxed opportunity to enjoy one of Oxford’s beautiful green spaces and get to know other members of your incoming cohort. Whether you’ve already made a few connections or are meeting everyone for the first time, come along for an informal afternoon of conversation, food, and community.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early! We would also love to make this a shared picnic and invite you to bring along a snack, food item, or drink that you would like to share with your fellow freshers. Homemade treats, favourite snacks, or something from your home country are all welcome, but there is absolutely no expectation to bring anything in order to attend.
Please note regarding food allergies and dietary requirements: as food and drinks may be brought and shared by attendees, we cannot guarantee that any item will be free from particular allergens or that cross-contamination has not occurred during preparation, transport, or serving. Attendees with food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements should therefore exercise their own judgement when consuming shared food and participate at their own risk. If you have a severe allergy, we strongly encourage you to take appropriate precautions and bring food that you know is safe for you to enjoy.
👟University Parks Parkrun with Clarendon 26FW🏃♂️🏃♀️
Join fellow Clarendon Scholars for a morning parkrun at University Parks! We’ll meet at 8:45 AM at the University Parks parkrun sign (https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxPb5s1hWQ6To5C67) and run the 5K together at 9:00 AM. All running abilities are welcome. For more information about parkrun see http://www.parkrun.org.uk/universityparks/
🍽️St Antony’s Formal Dinner 26FW✨
Join us for the Clarendon Fresher’s Formal Dinner at St Antony’s College. Formals are a fun part of Oxford college life, and you’ll likely have the chance to attend plenty during your time here. This one is especially for Clarendon freshers, making it a great opportunity to meet other scholars and make new friends!
There will be a drinks reception in St Antony’s Senior Common Room at 6pm followed by a three-course meal in the dining hall. The ticket includes the meal along with wine (alcoholic option) or soft drinks (non-alcoholic option) served during dinner.
📚Oxford University Press (OUP) Tour 26FW📖
Join us on this Friday morning for a 45-minute journey through five centuries of the printed word. After a brief scholarly introduction from our guide, you'll be free to roam the collection at your own pace — and there's a reward for close reading: study the wall panels carefully, as they hold the answers to a quiz, with a free drink at Blackwell's café on the line for the sharpest-eyed among you.
The tour opens with the very first book printed in Oxford, then moves through the material culture of the OUP itself — including the Dutch type gifted by John Fell in the 17th century and a working 19th-century printing press. You'll encounter landmark output from the catalogue, from bibles and prayer books to the Oxford Almanack, a first-edition-adjacent brush with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, alongside the personalities and buildings that shaped OUP history worldwide.
Our guide welcomes questions throughout (and there will be plenty to ask). Since OUP itself keeps no shop, we'll close the visit with an optional stroll to Blackwell's bookshop and café, a fitting end to the day. Those with high quiz scores can enjoy a sponsored drink.
🍺Clarendon Freshers’ Welcome Drinks 26FW🍾
Welcome to Oxford, Clarendon Freshers! After the Clarendon Freshers’ Welcome Event (ending at 7:30pm), we’ll be heading to The King’s Arms for some drinks, chats, and a chance to get to know your fellow Clarendon Scholars in a relaxed setting.
We’re hoping to give away 15 free drinks through a fun raffle during the evening! At the end of the Welcome Event, we’ll display a QR code so that freshers who are joining us at The King’s Arms can enter. We’ll run two or three raffle rounds during the evening. Winners must be present to claim their free drink; if a winner isn’t there, we’ll draw again. To spread the luck around, each Clarendon Scholar can win a maximum of one free drink.
🚶🚶♀️College Tours 26FW🏛️
Come along for a relaxed 1.5-hour walking tour through four of the University’s distinctive colleges, a perfect chance to explore the city, meet fellow postgraduate students, and get a taste of Oxford’s history and character. We’ll begin at The Queen’s College, admiring its elegant classical architecture and impressive frontage on the High Street, before heading to Lincoln College, where centuries-old stone walls and intimate historic quads offer a glimpse into the Oxford of generations past.
From there, we’ll make our way to Keble College, instantly recognisable for its striking Victorian red-brick architecture and colourful geometric patterns, a bold contrast to Oxford’s traditional honey-coloured stone. Our final stop will be St John’s College, known for its beautiful historic buildings and expansive gardens tucked away in the heart of the city.
Whether you’re discovering Oxford for the first time or simply want to see more of your new home, this mini-tour is a great way to explore, connect, and start your Oxford adventure together.
🫖Afternoon Tea at the Ashmolean Museum Rooftop Restaurant 26FW🏛️
Get to know your fellow Clarendon Scholars over sandwiches, savories, cakes and plenty of tea (or coffee) during afternoon tea at the Ashmolean Museum’s rooftop restaurant. Join us for a chance to enjoy one of Britain’s finest traditions: sitting down for tea and cake, chatting, and calling it an afternoon activity.
After tea, there’ll be plenty of time to explore the (world’s first public) museum and discover its fascinating collections of art and archaeology.
We are doing this event Wednesday and Thursday so make sure to select the correct date!
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 23 Sep 2026. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
🎯Flight Club Darts Evening 26FW🍺
Join fellow Clarendon Freshers for an evening of Social Darts at Flight Club Oxford in Westgate. No previous experience is needed: the digital dartboards keep score automatically, and offer different games so you can focus on throwing and having fun.
Flight Club puts a playful spin on traditional darts with different multiplayer games, which do not require any prior skills. We have booked two adjacent oches for you to connect with other freshers. Food and drinks can be ordered separately.
The session runs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Please bring valid photo ID: guests must be aged 18 or over to play or enter the playing area.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 25/09/26. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
🌸Botanical Gardens + Magdalen College Tour 26FW🏛️
Join the Clarendon Student Association for an exclusive freshers' welcome tour of the stunning Magdalen College grounds and the historic Oxford Botanic Garden! We will finish the college tour by getting to know each other over a traditional lunch inside the magnificent Magdalen College Hall.
🏃♂️🏃♀️Oxford Orientation Run with Clarendon 26FW 📍
Welcome to Oxford!! Ready to meet some people and get to know Oxford on the move? Join us for a fun and relaxed social run around the city where we will pass by some of Oxford’s landmarks to orient ourselves and explore the place we’ll be now in for a good duration of our studies!
☕Caffeinated Stroll Through Port Meadow 26FW🪷
Kick off your time in Oxford with a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and a wander through one of the city’s most beautiful open spaces! We’ll meet at Opera Cafe in Jericho, where you can grab a coffee or tea, get to know some fellow postgraduate newcomers, and ease into life in Oxford. Complimentarycoffees and teas will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is recommended!
From there, we’ll head together to Port Meadow, Oxford’s historic riverside meadow, for a leisurely walk surrounded by wide-open views, greenery, and the Oxford countryside—all just a short distance from the city centre. There’s no agenda beyond walking, chatting, and meeting new people, making this a perfect low-key way to start finding familiar faces and feeling at home in Oxford.
👥Global UK Scholarship Conference 26TT🌍
Building on the success of the inaugural 2025 Clarendon-Gates Conference, we’re happy to announce the 2026 Global UK Scholarship Conference, now bringing together scholars from the Clarendon, Gates Cambridge, Marshall, and Rhodes community for a day of interdisciplinary exchange, research presentations, and collaboration. The theme of this year’s conference is “Global Scholarship and Academic Responsibility.”
Date: 26 June 2026
Location: Cambridge
Tickets: £55, released first come first served on Tuesday, 2 June, 11:00 AM, and Thursday, 4 June, 1:30 PM.
Note that this will be an all-day event. The preliminary departure time from Oxford is 8 AM and we will leave Cambridge at around 10 PM.
The ticket includes:
Transportation (bus to and from Cambridge)
Conference (keynotes, guest speakers, and student presentations)
Formal at Churchill College
Breakfast, refreshments, and catered lunch
Cambridge college tours
Commemorative nametags
If you would like to present your own research at the conference, have a look at the call for abstracts below!
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 12 June. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
🥗End-of-term Potluck 26TT🍛
It’s the end of Trinity term! We’ve officially survived one full academic year at Oxford. To celebrate, join us for a picnic potluck on Sunday 21 June, 4-8 p.m. (TBC). Expect great food, good company, and—hopefully—the summer sun.
Whether you’re staying in Oxford over the summer or heading off after the end of term, this is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with Clarendon friends, enjoy delicious food, celebrate together, and generally frolic in the gardens.
For the potluck, we invite you to prepare and bring a dish to share, so that we can enjoy a wide variety of foods and snacks together.* You can cook a dish from your culture, finally recreate that recipe you saved on reels, or make anything your heart desires. Tickets are FREE for you and one guest if you bring food to share!
But fret not if you’re not culinarily gifted. For only £4 for scholars and £5 for guests, you can come with nothing but an empty stomach, an open mind, and a healthy appetite.
If you have any dietary restrictions, let us know, and rest assured that the council will take care to make sure there will be something suitable for everyone. However, as food will be prepared at home and shared in an open outdoor setting, please participate at your own discretion.
*If you are making and bringing food, you will need to provide a clear list of ingredients and any allergens. Further instructions will be provided after registration.
📷Professional Headshots Session 26TT👤
Join us for an opportunity to refresh your academic and professional profile with a high-quality professional headshot.
Date: 17 June, 14:00 - 18:00 PM
Location: Lady Margaret Hall Gardens
Tickets: £3, Details to be anounced later this week
A professional photographer will provide individual sessions in the beautiful gardens of Lady Margaret Hall, with each participant receiving several high-resolution images, including one professionally retouched photograph. Ideal for university webpages, conference materials, grant applications, LinkedIn profiles, and other professional platforms.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated via pre-booked time slots. Details to follow!
🍸Cocktail Mixing Class 26TT🍹
Channel your inner mixologist and join us for a cocktail making masterclass at the Alchemist bar. We’ll learn how to mix a selection of cocktails, and, most importantly, taste the results!
Date: Sunday, 7 June, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: The Alchemist, Westgate Rooftop, Bonn Square, OX1 1TR
Tickets: £15, released first come first served on Tuesday, 2 June, 2:00 PM
Alcoholic option includes:
The Colour Changing One: Ketel One Vodka, Apple, Soda, Citrus
Cherry Bomb: Dutch Barn Black Cherry Vodka, Kaveri Ginger Aperitif, Cherry, Apple, Lime
Berry Bellini: Mouse Kingdom Strawberry & Balsamic, Dutch Barn Raspberry Vodka, Strawberry, Prosecco
Non-alcoholic option includes:
Shade Switcher: Apple, Citrus, Lemonade, Colour Changing Magic
No-Loma Spritz: Pentire Coastal Spritz, Grapefruit Sherbert, Nogave, Alchemist Marmalade, Soda. Blood Orange, Sea Rosemary & Oakwood
Rhubarb Pop: Rhubarb, Vanilla, Lemon, Apple, Cranberry, White Chocolate
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 5 June. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
🍹Clarendon Pub Crawl 26TT🍺
Looming Week 5 blues? Join us for a midterm pub crawl to catch up with fellow scholars and discover traditional pub gardens in Port Meadow and Jericho.
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026, 8 PM till late
Tickets: Not needed, just come along!
🍺The Pub Crawl Plan🍺
We’ll be visiting 3 traditional Oxford pubs, all within easy walking distance (between 5-10 min):
8-9 PM: The Medley, Medley Manor Farm OX2 0NJ
We’ll start the evening here. Tables will be reserved in the garden, so there should be some seating available.
Leave for the next pub by 9:15 PM.
9:30-10:40 PM: Jude the Obscure, 54 Walton Street, OX2 6AE
Leave for the final pub at 10:40 PM.
10:50 PM onwards: The Victoria, 90 Walton Street, OX2 6EB
The pub closes at 12 AM.
🚨Free drinks alert!🚨
The first 10 scholars to find the Social Secretary and say: “Good evening, this Clarendon Scholar wants a drink” will receive a free drink (or snack) worth up to £8.
Missed the first giveaway? No worries! We’ll also be giving away 20 more free drinks during the crawl.
🎫Raffles🎫
10 free drinks raffled at 9:45 PM (Jude the Obscure)
10 free drinks raffled at 11:00 PM (The Victoria)
All scholars present at the time will be included! (Be sure to be present for the raffle)
📱Stay in the Loop📱
For updates, reminders, and to avoid spamming the main WhatsApp group, please join the dedicated pub crawl group (this group will disappear 24 hours after Thursday):
🫖Clarendon Afternoon of Tea Appreciation 26TT🍵
Sereni-tea? Tranquili-tea?
Stop by for a brewtiful time with friends on Saturday 23 May from 2:00-4:00PM for a collaboration between Clarendon and the Oxford University Tea Appreciation Society. Whether it’s been oolong time since you allowed yourself to enjoy tea in peace, you are a steep-ly avid tea enthusiast, or in all honest-tea you just want an excuse to chat with others, you are warmly welcome to this afternoon of quali-tea.
We will have a varie-tea of teas, snacks, and board games available, but we invite you to bring in any games that are more your cup of tea!
Venue: Glen Callater Room, Keble College
Date: Saturday 23 May, 2:00-4:00PM
Tickets: Free! Please register your interest here so we can gauge numbers for snacks: [https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G96VzPWXk0-0uv5ouFLPkUVUDzhXm3hIr4ojnk7Q1GhUODhWR0FLWjlKOEhBTjgxRllNU0hBVkRPWC4u]
🔎Clarendon Escape Room 26TT🗝️
Join fellow Clarendon Scholars at Escape Hunt in Westgate for a fun and immersive escape room experience! Working in teams, you’ll race against the clock to solve puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and crack your way out of the room. It’s a great chance to test your problem-solving skills, think creatively, and spend time with fellow scholars.
Date: 15 May, 2026. 7:00PM
Tickets: £14 for Scholars, £17 for Guests
Tickets will be released through a ballot system. Please fill out this form if you wish to participate: [https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G96VzPWXk0-0uv5ouFLPkUVUDzhXm3hIr4ojnk7Q1GhURVRaRDNJVVoyUEtCQ1BRTzI4QjE2Rkg3WC4u]. The form closes on 6 May at 11:59 PM.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until 14 May at 11:59PM. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
Venue: Escape Hunt Oxford. Roof Terrace, Westgate Shopping Centre, Castle St, Oxford OX1 1TR
🥾Road Trip to Seven Sisters 26TT☀️
Seven Sisters is highly regarded for its stunning views. Enjoy a day of hiking with your loved ones, alongside fellow scholars. Get your sunglasses, hats and running/ hiking shoes ready! Coach travel is included to and fro. You can pack your own lunch or grab a snack at a pit stop (something simple) for eating on the trek. A warm Vietnamese dinner at Eastbourne at 4pm will be served (Gao restaurant).
Date: 9 May, 2026
Tickets:
£27.50 for Scholars
£31.50 for Guests
Spots are limited to 30 participants. Guests tickets are limited to one per scholar. Tickets will be released on a first-come first-served basis on our website on 28 April at 2:30PM.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon scholars only) until 6 May, 5PM. All ticket changes must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
What to Bring:
✔ Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
✔ Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
✔ Backpack with water, snacks, and any personal medicines
✔ Bring your camera, pack your energy, and let’s make memories together!
*Do note that there are potential risks on this trip. This includes walking very near the cliffs, possible dizzy spells from exhaustion, as well as discomfort due to sudden weather changes. Insurance is not included on this trip, and all participants are required to sign a disclaimer form. However, be rest assured that the terrain comprises rolling hills (not steep ascent), suitable for hikers of all skill levels. Fran, our Social Secretary, is a first-aid certified medical doctor, and he will be joining us on the trek.
🌟Clarendon–St John’s Academic Excellence Summit and Black-Tie Dinner 26TT🍽️
Clarendon–St John’s Academic Excellence Summit and Black-Tie Dinner
From The Organizing Committee, St John’s–Clarendon Academic Excellence Summit, 2026:
Get ready for an unforgettable showcase: short, powerful speeches condensed into 3-minute theses, thought-provoking presentations in the style of TED talks, creative performances (including salsa, silent poetry and more), an awards ceremony, and an interactive voting system that puts you in the middle of all the action. Scholarship brought to life onstage: Bold, dynamic, and full of energy.
Location: Garden Quad Auditorium, St John’s College
A quick reminder of timings:
Doors open at 4.50 pm
The event begins promptly at 5.10 pm
To preserve the flow of the presentations, doors will close once we begin, so we encourage you to arrive early, settle in, and soak up the atmosphere from the start.
As for dress code: this is a black tie event, broadly defined, so the instruction is simple, don't stress about it, Just look your best. Only one thing is truly mandatory: curiosity.
We have attached the programme so you can get a sense of what is ahead. We really think this is going to be a memorable evening, intellectually serious, stylish, and a great deal of fun.
We are grateful to those of you who have let us know that you may arrive slightly after the start time. Thank you for keeping us informed. We will do our best to accommodate you and ensure you can still be part of the experience.
With over 130 attendees expected, a special address from the SJC Vice President, a fantastic line-up of presenters, a distinguished panel of judges and members of the press in attendance, the stage is perfectly set for an electrifying evening . This is, quite simply, theChampions League of scholarship.
Whether you are coming to support a friend, discover new research, or simply enjoy the occasion, expect ideas that surprise you, performances that move you, and an atmosphere that stays with you long after the final applause.
If you have registered for the Formal dinner as well, please collect your Formal coupon at check-in on arrival. This will be required for entry to the dinner which will begin at 6.45pm, so do make sure you have it with you.
We cannot wait to welcome you and share this moment together.
This event is brought to you by the SJC MCR and the Clarendon Fund, the official sponsors of the Oscars/Champions League of scholarship.
🎨Art Session & Stash Distribution 26HT 🥼
Hi all!
If you were unable to pick up your stash, we are organizing another distribution this week. It will take place on Wednesday, 18 March from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at the Montgomery Room at Lady Margaret Hall. Whether picking up stash or not, join us at there for a relaxed art session or simply for a chat!
📚Co-working Study Session at the Oxford Wine Café 26HT🍷
Want some extra productivity on Wednesday? This event will provide an informal co-working study session in a relaxed café setting. The aim is to offer scholars a supportive and productive environment to work independently while benefiting from shared accountability and peer presence.
Date: March 11, 2.30-4 pm
Venue: Oxford Wine Café
Tickets: No need to book tickets - just show up. Clarendon will cover beverages for the first 20 participants.
✍🏻Library-Based Study Session/Writing Sprint 26HT💻
Join us for an end of term write your heart out study evening at the Bodleian Law Library!
The event will provide a focused, quiet and accountability-based study environment within the Bodleian Law Library where scholars make meaningful progress on work.
Directions: The Seminar Room is on the 1st floor of the Law Library. You enter the Library on the 2nd floor and so you need to go down one floor using the lift or the stairs. Both of these are past the enquiry desk towards the far right of the library as you come in. From the lift, as you exit on the 1st floor, go through the double doors in front and slightly to the right. The room is on the left hand side. From the stairs, follow the stairs around and you will see the double doors on the right hand side. The room is signposted.
Spots are limited to the room capacity. Tickets will be available on a first-come first-served basis and will be released on March 9th (Mon) 10am.
Date: March 10, 2-4 pm
Venue: Bodleian Law Library, Seminar Room
Tickets: Free (book on our website)
🍻London Meet-Up with UK Scholars 26HT👥
Join us for a fun evening of socialising (and networking!) with scholars from across the UK in London. We will be meeting with Rhodes, Marshall, and Gates Cambridge scholars at Simmons Bar in Holborn on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
The ticket includes return transportation from Oxford and one complimentary drink at the venue.
Tickets will be released through a ballot system. Please fill out this form if you wish to participate: [https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G96VzPWXk0-0uv5ouFLPkUVUDzhXm3hIr4ojnk7Q1GhUNUlPUVNOQTdFVVdVUVY0SDBRS0ZUVUgyVS4u]. The form closes on February 24 at 11:59 PM.
Tickets for this event can be resold at the original price (to other Clarendon Scholars only) until Sunday, March 01 at 11:59PM. All ticket changes/reselling must be communicated to the Council at clarendon.scholars@gmail.com.
Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Location: Simmons Bar | Holborn, 109 Kingsway, London WC2B 6PP
Tickets: £25