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“There is a really special neighbourly feel, a nice small family atmosphere.”
“Even after the first day of fresher’s week I already felt so at home.”
“College life will be at the heart of your time at Oxford and Oriel makes it an unbelievably fantastic experience.”
“The tutors in Oriel are so kind and friendly.”
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40 Years of Women
INSIDE ORIEL
NEWS | 20 MAY, 2025
Oriel College awards Rex Nettleford Essay Prize
NEWS | 9 MAY, 2025
Exhibition on alumni Gilbert White and Thomas Pennant by doctoral researcher
NEWS | 9 MAY, 2025
Widening access programme raises aspirations for disadvantaged state pupils
NEWS | 6 MAY, 2025
Boat Race veteran helps deny Cambridge clean sweep
NEWS | 1 MAY, 2025
New Oriel Fellow a £1.3 million Wellcome Trust award recipient
NEWS | 8 MAY, 2025
The Orieladelphians: 50 years of friendship and a love for 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
