Alumni celebrations

Last Friday around one hundred former students from our predecessor institutions took part in a very special commemorative event on our Headington campus.

The afternoon was an opportunity to celebrate our anniversary with alumni from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s, from institutions including the Oxford Schools of Technology, Art and Commerce, Lady Spencer-Churchill College, Singletree, Westminster College and Dorset House. They were joined by Vice Chancellor Professor Alistair Fitt, former Vice Chancellor Professor Sir Clive Booth, and Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Colin Cook.

Festivities started with a performance of ‘Educating Oxford’ by Flintlock Theatre. The short play tells the story of the institution from its origins as the Oxford School of Arts to the present day, drawing on original documents and alumni testimonies to chart its evolution, struggles and triumphs.

After the play guests were invited to an afternoon tea reception, when their achievements and contribution to Oxford were recognised in speeches by the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Lord Mayor. As well as the chance to catch up with old friends and meet fellow alumni, a specially curated display of items from the University’s archives offered more opportunities for reminiscing and sharing memories.
 

Later this month we will be welcoming more alumni to our next anniversary event, the Reminiscence Ball. For more information on alumni events and how to get involved, visit the alumni website.