Today, we took the first official New College staff photo since the 1980s! A small glimpse into the large academic and non-academic community that keep the college running ☺️

New College is waiting and ready for its students to arrive! Safe travels to our 1st years travelling to Oxford today, looking forward to welcoming you very soon!

Need some song recommendations for getting excited as you prepare for uni? Our recent grads have got you covered 🎧 Disclaimer: enjoyment will depend on your music taste 😆

Autumn sunshine at New College 🌿🫶

Last week’s Degree Day was a precious, joyful and emotional time for all as they celebrated loved ones graduating! 🥹

Congratulations to all our wonderful New College students who graduated on Friday! We are very proud of

Jargon Jenga Part 2! Keep up to scratch with your Oxford terminology 🤓 #newcollege #terminology #jargon

Jargon Jenga Part 2! Stay on top of your Oxford terminology 🤓 #newcollege #terminology #jargon

September Open Day is a go! Come and say hi 👋 We are open until 4pm, with student tours and ‘Meet the Tutor’ sessions all through the day ☺️ #opendays #studyingatoxford #newcollege

Looking forward to welcoming you to our Open Day THIS FRIDAY (18th) 😍 Make sure you check out our ‘Meet the Tutor’ schedule so you can best plan your day! Our students will be on hand to show you around and answer any questions you have ✍️

12th | 13th September - come and see us! This weekend, we will be open as part of Oxford Open Doors, along with many other amazing spaces across the city.

Ever heard someone say 'Sub Fusc' or 'Bod Card' and had no idea what they meant? No worries! Our students and staff have got you covered as they explain key bits of Oxford terminology (+ some Jenga jeopardy) Keep an eye out for similar videos coming out in the weeks leading to the new Oxford year!

Golden gingko, green grass, falling leaves. Roll on autumn! Photos (Autumn 2025) #autumn #newcollegeoxford

Meet one of the treasures in our library: a 15th-century copy of the Nuremberg Chronicle. Famed for its intricate and numerous woodcut illustrations, it details biblical history, world cities and more. Take a closer look in the video. 📖 #NewCollegelibrary #RareBooks

Did you know the west window in our Antechapel features 7 figures representing the Virtues? Temperance, Fortitude, Faith, Charity, Hope, Justice, and Prudence feature in individual windows. It was designed in 1780s by Royal Academy painter Joshua Reynolds and painted by Dublin-born Thomas Jervais.

Before Apple or Google Pay, there were pieces of metal stamped by the state. In the 7th century BC, the Lydians minted the first coins and invented a whole new way to buy, sell, and trade. Professor Andrew Meadows, tutor in ancient history, takes us back to where money (as we know it) began.

Happy National Dog Day to all who celebrate! We’re sad to say farewell to Reglisse and Ulie, as our Warden, Miles Young, retires. These two furry friends have been much loved members of the New College community for the last 10 years 🐾💕

Exactly a month until over 100 of our wonderful students graduate and receive their degrees! Looking forward to celebrating their hard work and finding out what lies in store next 👯‍♂️🎓

A different perspective of Oxford from the Robinson Tower 👋

Come and say hello at our September Open Day! We’ll be open all day offering tours with our current students, a chance to ask any questions you have and wander around our beautiful grounds 🚶‍♂️🌻 #OxOpenDays #september #newcollegevisit

Old member Dr Sarah Rudebeck (2008) has won a £75,000 Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award. The award will fund a 12-month project adapting Recallify, an AI-powered memory and learning app, into a classroom tool for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Recently... who else is looking forward to some rain?

It's the #YearofReading 💭🤓 Need inspiration? Whether you want to channel Dua Lipa or Homo sapiens, our students have you covered. #yearofreading #bookrecs #storygraph

What a joy to welcome 49 students from across Wales to our Seren Summer School. Across 2 Humanities and STEM-focused streams, they received lectures from University academics, explored the Ashmoleum and Natural History Museum, and even had an ice cream at G&Ds 🍦📚👯

Congratulations to all those receiving A-Level results today. However you're feeling today, well done on all your hard work and we look forward to welcoming many of you to New College later in the new year!

Postcard vs summer reality 🌻

A lost princess, disguised identity, vengeful fishermen. All this and more was enjoyed in the New College Summer Opera, Haydn's Le Pescatrici (The Fisher Girls). Photo credit: Hugh Warwick (July 2026)

What does it mean to ask new questions? Philosophy student and professor discussed the way the subject has changed over time. From ancient puzzles to modern dilemmas, philosophy is constantly evolving. Watch the full conversation on our Youtube

New College Mound, according to 18th century etchings ✍️

Even 16th century poets had passports! Long before our modern language students headed on a Year Abroad, Sir Philip Sidney headed off to Europe for two years to hone his skills.