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Pembroke is a lively and vibrant academic community, situated in the heart of Oxford. Today, the student body is made up of 365 undergraduates, 27 visiting students on their Junior Year Abroad from US universities, and 255 post-graduate students. Students at Pembroke are active in College life, with wide participation in activities and events and an unusually active MCR (graduate student) community. Another special feature of Pembroke is the JCR (undergraduate) owned collection of modern British artworks, founded shortly after the Second World War and now housed in a purpose-built gallery. Pembroke Fellows are supported in their teaching by a team of College lecturers and the College is also home to 15 Research Fellows and 11 Associates. At Pembroke, we believe that all those with the necessary academic talent should have the opportunity to experience an Oxford education regardless of their background. For that reason, the College has pioneered a new approach to access and outreach work, which have been hailed as a gold standard for such initiatives by the sector’s independent regulator the Office for Fair Access. Updates from Pembroke College are available on social media as well as the official website News & Events pages:

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13/10/2026

Are these DPhil students building the next Iron Man? 🤖

Not quite…but they are building wearable robots that can be used in manufacturing or to support rehabilitation for patients who struggle to move their arm or to walk, for example. 🦾

Michael, who is part of the RADLab founded by Pembroke Fellow Antonio Elia Forte, was able to showcase his research at the 2026 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Japan with the support of Pembroke’s Melandra Castle Travel fund.

The team are building structures that can easily transition between flexible and rigid states. At the conference they demonstrated two wearable prototypes, an arm exoskeleton and a neck support device.

Read more at the link in the comments.

12/10/2026

Another successful Freshers’ Week! 🌞

Our freshers have been inducted and are ready for the term ahead - Michalemas is underway…

📸 Thank you to Rachael Brown, Kiitan Ogunfowora, Sophie Bailey and Marnie Frankel for the lovely photos!

07/10/2026

On this first autumnul day so far in October, it's only natural to start thinking about cosier activities to fill your calendar with! 🍂📽️

Join us for a film screening next week, organised by Professors Pramila Krishnan and Justin Jones.

Date: Tuesday, 13th October
Time: 4pm
Location: Pichette Auditorium, Pembroke College

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sangama | coming together

A behind-the-scenes look at how a powerful people's movement mobilizes voters nationwide to challenge the ruling party during the Indian Election in 2024. This film forms part of the international documentary series Election Diaries 2024. The series chronicles grassroots campaigns across India that reflect the hope, dissent and resilience at the heart of Indian democracy.

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We will be joined by the film's director, Sunanda Bhat, who will be happy to answer your questions after the screening. All are welcome!

06/10/2026

It was our pleasure to welcome more than a hundred alumni to College at the end of September for our annual Alumni Weekend!

Here’s a little glimpse into what they got up to back at their old college:

✒️ An eventful poetry slam on Friday evening in Farthings Bar was a chance for our Pembrokian wordsmiths to share their creations

🎼 A wonderful performance by current student, Laurence Flower, and recent graduate, Oscar Lawson, showcased Pembroke’s musical talents

👟 A fascinating lecture on all things runnning offered tips and tricks on race preparation, recovery and more from alumnus and ultra-marathon-runner Dr Gavin Spickett

🥂 A drinks reception and delicious dinner in Hall rounded off the weekend!

Alongside our Alumni Weekend activities, we welcomed alumni for lunch on the Sunday for Benefactors’ Day, a celebration of the generosity of Pembrokians and friends of College.

It was a joy to welcome back so many of our alumni for what we hope was a great weekend for all involved.

Our next Alumni Weekend will be taking place on the 17-19th September 2027. Read more at the link in the comments.

02/10/2026

Final few days of the Telethon! 🤙

Thanks to everyone who has picked up the phone so far and to those who have made a donation or a pledge - your time and support are really appreciated.

And well done to our students for making so many calls!📱

We hope you’ve enjoyed chatting to our students about your time at Pembroke. ☺️

29/09/2026

If you spot this red watering can around College, you know Richard will be somewhere in the near vicinity…🍃🌸🌺

Can a budding gardener be made out of our Student Support Officer, Alice?? We definitely did not make her pose for this photo because her jumper matched the watering can…

25/09/2026

Ring, ring…it’s Pembroke! ☎️

Our students have picked up their Pembroke pink telephones and have been busily calling as many of our alumni as they can.🌸🌏

They’ve really enjoyed chatting to many of you so far about your careers and time at Pembroke, and look forward to speaking with more of you next week!

23/09/2026

Pembrokians excelled this summer exam season!💥💪

We are so proud of all of our students for their hard work during Prelims, Finals and other exams last term. Congratulations go to our students who received prizes from the University’s Departments:

🏆Breanna and Shuhan were awarded prizes for the best performance in Part A for the Honour School of Experimental Psychology and for the best dissertation in the same subject, respectively.

🏆Shikhar and Anya aced their Prelims, receiving prizes from the Oxford Mathematical Institute and the Department of Experimental Psychology, respectively.

🏆And finally, Olivia was awarded a whopping three prizes by the Faculty of Law for her performance in Finals!

“Receiving these prizes is a lovely recognition of the work I’ve put in,” shared Olivia. “But I think what I’ll take away most from my time at Pembroke is the curiosity it has given me, and the feeling that there is always more to learn.”

Congrats to all!

You can read more at the link in the comments.

21/09/2026

It is with great sadness that the College has learnt of the death of alumnus and former organ scholar Harry Bramma (1955, Theology and Music), an organist and choirmaster whose work would shape the future of church music.

Student George Charman (2023, History) shares a tribute to Harry, from one organ scholar to another, recognising Harry’s impact on the work of Pembroke College Chapel and cathedral musicians across the country.

You can read George's full tribute on our website at the link in the comments.

📸 Harry Bramma (eighth from left) with John Platt (Chaplain), Robert Stevens (Master), and former organ scholars on the occasion of the dedication of the Letourneau organ to College in 1995.

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