St Catherine's College, Oxford

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Welcome to St Catherine's - Oxford's youngest mixed (undergraduate and graduate) college - and one of its largest and most diverse communities. Though the 1962 opening of the College represented an important moment in our distinguished history, our roots stretch back to the 1860s. St Catherine's - or Catz as it is affectionately known - is known for its spirit of openness, friendliness and dynamis

m, and the satisfaction of intellectual curiosity. Despite advancing within Oxford University's ancient tradition, our atmosphere is a distinctly modern one. Our striking modernist College buildings and our beautiful grounds, designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, aid our distinctiveness.

03/09/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate Professor Eleanor Stride OBE FREng HonFIET, Statutory Professor of Biomaterials at the University of Oxford and Fellow of St Catherine’s College, who recently joined BBC Radio 4’s Best Medicine for Series 3.
 
Professor Stride and her team are pioneering a new approach to drug delivery: microscopic bubbles carry powerful drugs through the bloodstream, before focused ultrasound is used to release them precisely where they are needed. 🎯
 
By targeting treatment directly to diseased tissue, this innovative technology could allow lower doses, greater effectiveness and fewer harmful side effects, with the potential to transform both patient care and the experience of treatment.
 
Professor Stride’s work was also featured in the pilot episode of Best Medicine in 2023, and she returned to the show to discuss why this could be the future of medicine.
 
🎧 Listen to the episode by following the link in our bio to discover how this cutting-edge research could change the way we treat disease!
 
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We were delighted to welcome more than 140 alumni and guests, alongside current students, Fellows and staff, to the annu...
02/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome more than 140 alumni and guests, alongside current students, Fellows and staff, to the annual London Party at the magnificent Apothecaries’ Hall earlier on in the summer. ✨
 
A particular highlight was hearing from our current Graduate Scholars and the outgoing and incoming Presidents of the JCR and MCR, who joined Jude Kelly CBE, Master, on stage to reflect on life at Catz - past, present and future. 💙
 
Our sincere thanks to Dr Gordon Gancz, Emeritus Fellow in Clinical Medicine, for his generosity and support in making this memorable evening possible.
 
And, of course, thank you to all the generations of alumni and guests who came together to make this year’s celebration so special. 🥂
 
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We were delighted to welcome more than 140 alumni and guests, alongside current students, Fellows and staff, to the annu...
02/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome more than 140 alumni and guests, alongside current students, Fellows and staff, to the annual London Party at the magnificent Apothecaries’ Hall earlier on in the summer. ✨
 
A particular highlight was hearing from our current Graduate Scholars and the outgoing and incoming Presidents of the JCR and MCR, who joined Jude Kelly CBE, and Catz Master, on stage to reflect on life at Catz - it’s past, present and future. 💙
 
Our sincere thanks to Dr Gordon Gancz, Emeritus Fellow in Clinical Medicine, for his generosity and support in making this memorable evening possible.
 
And, of course, thank you to all the generations of alumni and guests who came together to make this year’s celebration so special. 🥂
 
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30/08/2026

Meet Sunny, this year outgoing MCR Co-President!

After 4 years at Catz, Sunny reflects on the values that make this community special: humanity, inclusivity and creativity.

From the welcoming, sociable atmosphere and the ease of bringing people together, to the incredible support of the staff, the Master and wider college community.

We could like to thank Sunny for everything he’s brought to the role over the past academic year, your contributions are most valued. ❤️

Many congratulations to our St Catz graduands! 🎓✨ Some of our graduating students celebrated their achievements at the d...
26/08/2026

Many congratulations to our St Catz graduands! 🎓✨
 
Some of our graduating students celebrated their achievements at the degree conferral ceremony in the Sheldonian Theatre, followed by celebrations here at the College earlier on in the month.
 
Led by Professor Ashok Handa, presiding as Dean of Degrees, it was a truly glorious day in every sense! ❤️
 

23/08/2026

Meet Lara, this year’s outgoing MCR Co-President!
 
Hear as she reflects on the year just gone, from celebrating the College’s passion for the arts and culture, to learning the value of collaboration and not to sweat the small stuff! 
 
Lara has been an incredible part of the student community at Catz this past year, and we could like to thank her for her generous, steadfast contribution to College life. ❤️
 

Just one month to go until our September 18th Open Day! 😊 Come along and explore the College, meet our wonderful student...
18/08/2026

Just one month to go until our September 18th Open Day! 😊
 
Come along and explore the College, meet our wonderful student ambassadors, discover more about academic life at St Catz from our Tutors, and get a taste of what it’s like to be part of the Catz community. ☸️
 
There will be tours available throughout the day led by our ambassadors, as well as an opportunity to hear about life at St. Catz. An introduction talk on Oxford, the Admissions process and much more!
 
To find out more about our September Open Day please visit our website for further details.
 
We can’t wait to welcome you in September! 🎓 ❤️
 

We’re looking forward to welcoming both old and new students back to the JCR in just a few short weeks for the start of ...
17/08/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming both old and new students back to the JCR in just a few short weeks for the start of term! 🎓
 
After its recent refurbishment, we can’t wait to see the space back in full use, ready for relaxing, studying, socialising and making plenty of new memories. ❤️
 
We look forward to seeing you all soon! 😊
 

It’s an important day for our undergraduate Offer Holders. We hope that everyone can take a moment today to feel proud o...
13/08/2026

It’s an important day for our undergraduate Offer Holders. We hope that everyone can take a moment today to feel proud of the hard work and achievements that have brought them to this point. Whatever today brings, we wish everyone the very best for the next step in their journey.
 
To those of you joining us at Catz, we look forward to welcoming you in October. And to those still waiting for results, we wish you the very best!
 

Congratulations to Professor Kirsten Shepherd, Fellow at St Catherine’s College and Professor of English and Theatre Stu...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to Professor Kirsten Shepherd, Fellow at St Catherine’s College and Professor of English and Theatre Studies, on the publication of Ten-Minute Book Club: Deep Dives into Short Reads. 📚
 
Co-authored with Alexandra Paddock and Daniel Ibrahim Abdalla, the book celebrates the joy of reading through 90 carefully curated literary extracts that can each be enjoyed in around 10 minutes. Spanning more than a thousand years of writing, it’s designed to make great literature more accessible, whether you’re reading on your own or sharing the experience with others.
 
Published by Bodleian Publishing, Ten-Minute Book Club is available from 9 August.
 
To find out more follow the link to the article in our bio!
 

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