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INSIDE ORIEL
NEWS | 29 APRIL, 2025
Global energy policy advisor joins Oriel College to lead Oxford energy programme
NEWS | 8 APRIL, 2025
Oriel student Charlotte Buckley wins BUCS Indoor 800m title
NEWS | 1 APRIL, 2025
Two Oriel students win second place at physics competition, PLANCKS
NEWS | 28 MARCH, 2025
Celebrations begin for 40 years of women at Oriel College
NEWS | 27 MARCH, 2025
Boat Race 2025: Half of Oxford men’s boat from Oriel College
NEWS | 25 MARCH, 2025
Oriel College men’s football team promoted
NEWS | 17 MARCH, 2025
Germund Dahlquist Prize goes to mathematician Professor Patrick Farrell
NEWS | 14 MARCH, 2025
Four sculptures chosen for exhibition on legacy of Cecil Rhodes
NEWS | 7 MARCH, 2025
Ecologist explores using artificial intelligence to monitor nature recovery
NEWS | 6 MARCH, 2025
Former President of Ecuador visits Oriel College
