Alumni

A special series of events is set to entice Oxonian rugby fans past and present

Alumnus Ben Michaels (St Peter's, 2010) writes an opinion poem about Afghanistan

A poem about the Four Minute Mile

Abidine Sakande looks back at his time at Oxford

The University's new entrepreneurship centre has a special programme that appeals to all alumni

Asha de Vos (Lincoln, 2003) on whale conservation and her time at Oxford

Emma Yandle (St Anne’s, 2010) talks going from corporate marketing to museum curation

Fiona Tokple (St Anne's, 2016), OxCAN volunteer Global Climate Action Director, talks about her commitment to solving the ‘energy dilemma’

Montana Butsch (St Edmund Hall, 2002) on his time at Oxford, his career as an entrepreneur, and his new app spotivity

Professor EJ Milner-Gulland (New College, 1985) shares the latest cutting-edge developments in zoology and her hopes for COP26

Tilly Rose (Jesus, 2011) on studying at Oxford whilst battling health issues, plus launching That Oxford Girl.

Alumna Nicky Bull (LMH, 1972) on studying Biochemistry at Oxford, her career since, and her continued connection with the university

Evie Dunmore (St Antony’s, 2008) talks about becoming a published novelist

Dr Franziska Kohlt (Brasnose, 2013) discusses how 19th c. science influenced children's literature like Lewis Carroll, and how she didn't think Oxford was 'a place for someone like me'

Katie Myint (Jesus, 2009) talks about mental health, studying medicine at Oxford and the joy of a Sunday fry-up

We spoke to Jasmine Richards (LMH, 1999) about getting BAME representation into children's books. To celebrate Black History Month 2019, Jasmine spoke to us again about inclusivity at Oxford and what BHM means to her.

Constantine Louloudis (Trinity, 2010), two time Olympic medallist, talks rowing and start-ups

Bethany Ehlmann (Keble, 2004) talks research and Lunar Trailblazer

Jeetendr Sehdev (Wolfson, 2001) about his career as a bestselling author and ‘celebrity branding expert’, and his work with the UN to end modern slavery

Dr Johnny Drain (St Anne's, 2009), discusses his career from a PhD to cooking in the world's most lauded bars and restaurants

We spoke to alumnus Ashleigh Ainsley (St Catherine’s, 2011) about co-founding colorintech, supporting racial diversity in the tech industry.

Dr Lorna Robinson (LMH, 1996) shares her story from studying Classics at Oxford to setting up the Rumble Museum, the first accredited museum in a UK school

Masud Husain (New, 1981), gives us an insight into the biology behind 'laziness'

Zoe de Toledo (St Catz, 2010) and Alex Woods (St John’s, 2002) on their true (dark blue) Oxford romance

Oxford DPhil candidate (Pembroke) and Co-President of the Oxford Alumni Club of Japan, Warren Stanislaus (St Antony’s, 2011) talks to us about working in Japan, increasing outreach and his studies

Zahra Husain (Exeter, 2007) talks about her social enterprise Humans in Finance

CEO of Stemettes, Anne-Marie Imafidon (Keble, 2006), talks entrepreneurship and being a woman in STEM

Tarek Cheniti (Keble, 2005) on his time studying Management Studies at Oxford and his career in Human Rights

Greg Scannell (St Benet’s Hall, 2005) talks about coming to Oxford from a working class background

Our interview with Aron Gelbard (Jesus, 2000), Bloom & Wild's CEO, where he talks entrepeneurship in flowers

Jason Arora (St John's, 2005) on studying medicine at Oxford, and working for a new system for value-based healthcare

Harry Hortyn (Oriel, 2005) and Robert Phipps (Univ, 2005) talk about founding Oxford Summer Courses and their goal to make higher education accessible

Alumnus Brett Yuskiewicz (Brasenose, 2016) on returning to education aged 48, his time in Oxford studying for his MBA, and his plans for the future

Des Oliver (Worcester, 2009) talks classical composing and how he thinks the industry needs to change

Eric Clement (Hertford, 2013) discusses his strategy work within the NYC government and how this changed alongside COVID-19

Sustainability superhero Janice Lao (St Catherine’s, 2004) talks about solving some of the world's biggest problems

David Thomas (Exeter, 2008) shares his story of how he was awarded O.B.E. in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his contribution to education during COVID-19

Joe Seddon (Mansfield, 2015) recently received The Diana Award for his work through his company Zero Gravity

Martin Tweedie (St Edmund Hall, 2010) and Cameron (Cam) Brookhouse (St Edmund Hall, 2010) created QUELL for a brand new way for people to combine gaming and exercise

The CEO and Co-Founder of letterbox flower delivery company Bloom & Wild talks about his transition into entrepreneurship, growing the business and keeping the values

Asta Diabate looks back at her time at Oxford

Benson Egwuonwu looks back at his time at Oxford

A shell pink shrub rose to celebrate their 400th anniversary

An alumnus of St Cross has designed and built a car from scratch

A Mansfield alum argues the case for more quiet time and a spiritual approach to the climate crisis

Everything’s to play for where the post-COVID world is concerned, says a leading author and philanthropy executive

South African and Oxford alumna Michelle Rorich (St Antony's, 2017) puts theory into practice with an epic bike ride

South African and Oxford alumna Michelle Rorich (St Antony's, 2017) puts theory into practice with an epic bike ride

Cyprian Njamma looks back at his time at Oxford

The renowned founder of the world’s largest university venture fund talks to QUAD

Sir Geoffrey Bindman QC recounts a remarkable legal career and discusses his collection of radical literature

A tribute to the oldest living Oxonian at the time of his death in 2020

Sohara Mehroze Shachi discusses her Oxford degree, her role at the UN and how her native Bangladesh is adapting to climate change

Oxford alumni founders of It Gets Brighter launch a campaign for Mental Health Week

Economist and best-selling author Dr Dambisa Moyo (St Antony’s, 1997) discusses the world we’re in and how to negotiate it

Dr Kim Polgreen talks about an exciting new pollinator venture between Wytham Woods and Oxford communities

The amazing life of Oxford's oldest alumnus

A marathon walk honours a brave Christ Church alumna

How to become a successful cyber tech entrepreneur

The student charity that tutors English to local kids has chalked up an enviable record in Oxford

The author, editor, publisher and founder of Storymix spoke to us about getting more diversity in children's books, being a black woman first and her advice for aspiring authors

Recently in Oxford to receive an honorary degree at Encaenia, the novelist Jeanette Winterson (St Catherine’s, 1978) talks to QUAD about her memories of Oxford and current affairs

Oxford is unpicking climate and the jet stream

An alumni group bursary helped Joe Double explore the further reaches of mathematics during the long vacation

Oxford University spin-out company Perspectum predicts a global healthcare policy challenge as millions of former patients now suffer multi-organ damage from Long-COVID

Freelance Assistant Producer Esme talks about her top tips for a career in broadcasting, the greatest challenges in the industry, and how she stands out from the crowd

Global Editor Jane talks about the ever-changing world of media, switching her career plans and her top tips for starting in the industry

Naomi Kellman considers her time at Oxford

New bursary to enhance the experience of visually impaired students at Oxford

A list of Oxford alumni included on the 2019 New Year Honours list

A list of Oxford alumni included on the 2020 New Year Honours list

A list of Oxford alumni included on the 2021 New Year Honours list

Exeter College undergraduates have an illustrious tradition of taking children with deprived backgrounds on holiday at Easter. The scheme is called ExVac.

Climate science pioneer dies aged 88

Books in August

Ten ventures from the Oxford Foundry pitched to an audience of high-profile guests and investors

Metronome Technologies wins Shell TopTen Innovators competition

Terry Slesinski-Wykowski talks about time spent at Oxford

A group of entrepreneurial alumni in San Francisco are investing in future Oxford talent

Working with the Seychelles Islands Foundation, a group of students will clean up an island

October is a special month

On 25 Sept, Oxford Foundry barnstormed a magnificent pitch party…

The cautionary tale of Robert Peters

Cider was years ahead of champagne for its bubbles, argues James Crowden (Magdalen, 1977)

Oxford graduates are filling senior leadership roles in the new US government

Alumna Anna Turns has paddleboarded the entire Salcombe-Kingsbridge estuary in south Devon, raising awareness about ocean pollution

James Meade Professor of Economics about the UK’s legal commitment to reach net-zero climate emissions by 2050

Emeritus Fellow and economist John Kay talks about his new book 'Greed is Dead: Politics After Individualism'

A list of Oxford alumni included on the 2019 Queen's Honours list

A list of Oxford alumni included on the 2020 Queen's Honours list

A list of Oxford alumni included on the 2021 Queen's Honours list

Alumna Alexandra Wilson (Univ, 2013) shares her experiences at the Bar

Phil Hewitt (Hertford, 1982) was stabbed and left for dead...here's his story

Saba's debut film about street children empowered by football is a hit

Teddy Hall alumnus and sculptor Rodney Munday reflects on his art

Ex-Queen’s artist Emma Thomas wants your creative help…

Recent Oxford alumna Beverly Leon on being a pro-footballer

Two Balliol alums are achieving startling success tackling HIV in South Africa and beyond

Marian Bruce explains her vision for a new sort of Scottish botanical spirit

Emerging global leader Tara Shirvani discusses Oxford, green transport and technology

Elizabeth Clarke writes about a relative who left a deep stamp on Israel

The western half of Broad Street has been transformed

Amid a furious debate about air quality, Nick Molden has buckled up his belt of truth

An interview with the alumni behind the Climate News Network

Engineering alum Oliver Montague discusses SWYTCH

The celebrated author of more than 30 crime fiction novel talks about coming to Oxford, discovering the feminist community, her writing process and how the genre is changing

Victorian churchman John Henry Newman has been declared a saint by the Vatican

A love of maths and computer science led Kenyan Dr Chao Mbogo (St Catherine’s, 2005) on a pathbreaking career

Young talks about how he transitioned into a career in PR and advertising and was the CEO of Ogilvy & Mather

Baroness Shephard discusses the implications of Brexit and what the future might hold

Neuroscientist Baroness Greenfield discusses how the unprecedented use of digital technologies is leaving a mark on our brains

BBC foreign correspondent Bell shares her love of Vienna and talks about her experiences as a reporter

President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee talks about the unprecedented global refugee crisis, its long-term characteristics and efforts to address the challenges ahead

Author and champion of evidence-based medicine Dr Goldacre dissects what is wrong with modern medicine

Stem cell regenerative medicine expert, and artist Dr Cox describes her pioneering work to establish a regulatory framework for stem cell research

Historian and trip scholar for Spectacular Ceylon contextualises contemporary Indian politics and India's role in the world

Dr Cox shares his passion for England’s greatest landscape designer, Capability Brown

The Naked Mathematician, shares his love of Maths and describes how he is dispelling stereotypes to explain Maths to teenagers

CEO and co-founder of the Impact Hub Singapore describes how disruptive technology, including virtual and augmented reality, are changing how consumers interact with products

Celebrated writer, broadcaster, performer and former politician; talks about his extraordinary career

Freelance journalist and broadcaster Bonsu offers an insight into what it was like to be a black student at Oxford in the late eighties

Champion of renewable energy Davenport explains how studying physics at Oxford sparked her interest in renewables

Marshall Scholar Sulliven shares her experiences as the former Dean of Stanford Law School, and refers to her work representing major companies in the US Supreme Court

Editor of the Financial Times discusses the changing media landscape, the impact of social media, and how the award-winning FT continues to respond to the digital age

Director and CEO of the Oxford Playhouse shares her love of the theatre

The marathon runner shares her experiences training for competitive sports

Chief Executive of Oxfam describes his distinguished career in international development

Grant, menswear designer and judge on the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, talks about how he became an award-winning designer

Chief Executive of Stonewall offers an insight into what it was like to be a LGBT student

Farmer talks about her award-winning work to encourage women and girls to embrace technology

Athlete and neurologist relives running the first sub-four-minute mile and talks about his research interests and varied experiences, including his pioneering work on the autonomic nervous system

The Chancellor describes his long-standing links with Oxford and his high-profile political career in this wide-ranging interview

Prize-winning economist Tim Harford shares wide-ranging economic insights

McMillen describes his extraordinary life as a professional basketball player, Rhodes Scholar, politician and businessman

Olympic silver medal-winning cox shares her extraordinary experiences of coxing at the highest levels