🔔Ringing in the New Year! We wish everyone a happy and healthy year ahead. 🔔 The College will officially reopen on Monday 5 January - see you then!

The Rector was delighted to meet alumni for lunch in Zurich last weekend, with plenty of conversation and a great mix of familiar and new faces. Thank you to alumni Ramin Gohari (2010) and John Rolley (1979) for their help in organising the gathering and to everyone who joined us. 💙 #LoveLincoln

A new study in 'History Today', co-authored by Dr Frederick Smith (Career Development Fellow in Early Modern History) argues that the Pope’s fatal delay in excommunicating Henry VIII not only failed to stop England’s break from Rome but may even have helped cause it. www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-11...

Meet our 2025 Marshall Scholars, Jaeah Kim and Mónica Ruiz House! Mónica is pursuing an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Jaeah an MSc in Applied Digital Health. Read more about them: https://ow.ly/RIaE50XpoBN

Join us for 'He Must Make More of His Facts: John le Carré at Oxford & Beyond', a talk with Dr Jessica Douthwaite (Bodleian Libraries) on le Carré’s Lincoln and Oxford years, and how they shaped his novel, 'A Perfect Spy'. 📅 4 Nov, 5.15-6:15, Lincoln & online 🎟️ Book now https://ow.ly/nvbA50X71ti

The Lincoln community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Lincoln Library conversion this month with a series of festivities! To learn more about the conversion, go to: lincoln.ox.ac.uk/news/lincoln...

The latest edition of 'Imprint' is out now, full of inspiring stories from our students, Fellows and alumni. Read it online now at https://ow.ly/il9W50Xgnr5

Lincoln, stepping into autumn. 💙

Register your interest in our 1st Life Sciences Essay Competition, open to Year 12 students. 📅 Question released: January 2026 ⏳ Deadline: March 2026 🏆 Awards at bronze, silver and gold, with gold winners invited to Lincoln for a prize day Scan the QR code or go to https://tinyurl.com/ypyem95j

Lincoln Fellow Dr Arabella Begin hosted our clinical medical students (Yrs 4-6) and tutors for an evening of food, conversation and connection - funded by the Audrey and Lewis Cannell Fund. Events like this build community across year groups and help prepare students for a career in medicine.

The new academic year has officially begun! Welcome back to our returning students, and a very warm #WelcomeToLincoln for those joining us for the first time. The year's off to a bright start, starting with a smile from Cristiano in the Lodge. #OxfordUni #OxfordStudents #LoveLincoln

NEW: We’re honoured to be ranked number one in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the tenth consecutive year. 👏

All are welcome to join us for a special evening with the Rector, composer & alumna Dr Emily Howard, & poet Michael Symmons Roberts, discussing their new choral work on Oxford’s penicillin story. 📅Tuesday 21 October, 5.30pm 🎙️Talk + Q&A, followed by drinks 🎟️Book now https://ow.ly/BcoA50X7JkH

Applications are open for our free Teacher CPD Conference (16-17 Dec). For state-school teachers & leaders focused on pupil progression, especially those new to Oxford, the Russell Group, or HE. Accommodation and meals included. For more info, go to https://tinyurl.com/4ha7f8wk.

The ‘John le Carré: Tradecraft’ exhibition is now open at the Bodleian. We’re proud that Lincoln archive treasures are part of this celebration of our alumnus David Cornwell (aka John le Carré)! 📖Read more in our Archivist’s blog https://ow.ly/Ft4A50X6bpE @liber-ray.bsky.social @bodleian.ox.ac.uk

An exciting evening at @bodleian.ox.ac.uk for the opening of the new ’John le Carré: Tradecraft‘ exhibition, featuring materials we have loaned from @lincoln.ox.ac.uk! 🕵️📖🎉

After nearly 50 years of research & teaching, Professor David Vaux retires from Lincoln today. He inspired generations of students & made pioneering contributions in cell biology & disease. Thank you, David – you’ll be greatly missed! Read Professor Nigel Emptage’s tribute: bit.ly/4nv4tJG

Alumna Dr Tara Swart returns to Lincoln on 1 Oct at 11am to give a talk: 'Let’s talk about: Relationships'. She is a neuroscientist, former medical doctor, senior advisor at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller, 'The Source'. Sign up via this link or the QR code: 👉 lnkd.in/e57M58ur

🏆 We're delighted to congratulate Professor Michael Willis, Tutorial Fellow in Chemistry at Lincoln, for receiving the 2026 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award from the American Chemical Society for his work in synthetic chemistry. @rhpdcu.bsky.social Read more 🔗 ow.ly/myyo50WW06R

This is our history – handmade. Our new 6m tapestry, designed by Hurvin Anderson and woven over 7 months at Dovecot Studios, has been cut off the loom. Commissioned for our 600th, it celebrates life at Lincoln, our community, and academic endeavours at Oxford. Read more🔗http://bit.ly/4mc2yZ2

We're proud to congratulate Lincoln alumna and Honorary Fellow Shabana Mahmood on her appointment as Home Secretary. MP for Birmingham Ladywood since 2010, she previously served as Justice Secretary and is the first Muslim woman to hold one of the UK’s Great Offices of State. © House of Commons

📖 New book from Lincoln’s Dr Perry Gauci: 'The London Private Banker, 1660-1825' (OUP). Discover how bankers influenced not just the economy but the very fabric of society. Find out more 🔗https://lincoln.ox.ac.uk/news/dr-perry-gauci-publishes-the-london-private-banker @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social

Exciting new PhD studentship opportunity, plus a chance to join Lincoln College! Deadline to apply is 19 Sept.

Congratulations to Lincoln Fellow, Rebecca Menmuir, on her new book - hot off the press!

Well done to all receiving A-Level results today! 🎉 To everyone coming to Lincoln, we can’t wait to welcome you to our corner of the dreaming spires - you’re going to love it here! See you soon! #GoingToOxford #LoveLincoln #ALevelResultsDay

After 2 proud years of receiving Gold, we’re delighted to announce that Lincoln received a 'Beyond Gold' Green Impact Award at Oxford University's 2025 Sustainability Showcase. Huge thanks to all who contributed, especially to our incredible student-staff Green Impact Team! ➡️http://bit.ly/44gvok7

The 'new look' 2025 issue of Commonwealth is out now, featuring: ☑️ Updates from the Rector, Bursar & Development Director 📊 Key student stats 🌍 A 600th Anniversary spotlight on some of our Global Lincoln Stars, current students from around the world Read it here ➡️ lincoln.ox.ac.uk/asset/Lincol...

Join us for our annual John Wesley Lecture: 'John Wesley and the Architecture of Early Methodism'. 📅 Thurs 22 May, 5–7pm 📍 Lincoln College & online 🎙️ Speaker: Dr Mark Kirby All welcome and free to attend | Drinks reception after Book 🔗 lincoln.ox.ac.uk/events/the-annual-john-wesley-lecture-2025

Lincoln Running Club journeyed to Madrid for a weekend of racing, sunshine & team spirit. Four student runners (Maud Treger, Hannah Frens, Agnes Fanning & Olivia Doyle) tackled the half marathon, & Peter Rory Hall took on the full marathon. Congrats to all for their achievement! bit.ly/4k8DT73

It was wonderful to catch up with our Swiss alumni to celebrate 40 years of the Berrow Scholarships 🎉 (161 Lincoln students supported to date!). The Marquise de Amodio was our guest of honour, and we're grateful to the British Ambassador and the British Embassy in Geneva for a special evening.

POV: JCR student Sophie Lin on May Day - a magical morning of Morris dancing, folk singing and listening to the Magdalen choir singing from the tower!⭐️

Cricket at Lincoln is on the rise! The club has grown in popularity & performance, & we’d love alumni to get involved - whether at dinners, events, or even alumni matches. If you love the game, fill out the form below to join our student-led cricket community! forms.cloud.microsoft/e/RM1TBGGppF

Brains? Check. Biceps? Check. Mischief? Double check. Trinity Term doesn't stand a chance. #WelcomeBackStudents

An amazing day for the 2025 @oxmedstud.bsky.social Medieval Mystery Plays! Our very own @lincoln.ox.ac.uk students gave a fantastic performance in a Middle English comedy of the Crucifixion 🎭📯🎉

Term has officially sprung at Oxford! This Saturday, come along to the Medieval Mystery Plays at @stedmundhall.bsky.social - here are some details on the Crucifixion, performed by @lincoln.ox.ac.uk students.

Don’t you just love a window box? Our gardening team has created stunning ones to bring colour in all of our quads. 🌸🌺🌼

Hey! I’m Jessie, MCR President & Sustainability Rep. It’s #EarthDay 🌍today. As part of my commitment to protecting people and planet, I’m taking the train back to Oxford. Choosing zero and low-carbon travel helps cut emissions, and lets you enjoy the view. #EarthDay2025

Join us at Lincoln College for a special lecture & reception celebrating 'The Forger’s Creed' by Prof. J.P. Park - a groundbreaking new book that looks at how forgery shaped the canon of early modern Chinese art. @oxfordhistoryofart.bsky.social 🗓 Thurs 1 May, 5pm 🔗 More info: bit.ly/43NJWJi

Our Darby Fellow, Dr Roel Konijnendijk, grew up loving epic films like 'Gladiator' - now he critiques them as a historian. In our latest blog, he explores what movies get wrong (and right) about ancient warfare. 🎬⚔️ @roelkonijn.bsky.social 🔗 Read more: lincoln.ox.ac.uk/blog/an-anci...

An amazing @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social Coffee Morning yesterday with @lincoln.ox.ac.uk’s Ashley Castelino presenting on medieval legends of dogs! 🐶📜

Lincoln pulled off a hat trick in the Intercollegiate Accounts Quiz, beating Exeter by half a mark. The competition was fierce but Claire Riseley, Pat Cripps, Lucy Langton, Molly Leith, Lucy Matheson & Mike White were up to the job. Who knew an ounce of gold weighs more than an ounce of feathers?!

Our Rector has found his street in NYC. Now we just need a Lincoln College subway stop! 😆

Join Prof Simon Park at the Oxford Literary Festival for a talk on 'Wreckers: Disaster in the Age of Discovery' - a fresh look at 15th and 16th-c imperialism, an age of shipwrecks and marooned Europeans revealing empires built more on luck than adventure. 🗓️ 31 March, noon 🎟️https://bit.ly/3E7dBTb

Huge congratulations to DPhil student Amelia Kopacz for winning a Coeliac UK 2024 Sponsored Dissertation Award! This funding will help Amelia investigate why coeliac disease symptoms vary between individuals and the role of gamma delta T lymphocytes. Read more 🔗https://bit.ly/4iCgiv8

Makes me smile when this comes back out into the quad @lincoln.ox.ac.uk . One of many inspired recent touches from our ace gardening team.

The 2025 VacProj Committee warmly invites alumni, donors and students to the Rector's Garden Party, our annual celebration of VacProj’s success. Enjoy live music, canapés and refreshments as you reconnect and meet others who share a passion for VacProj. Sign up at bit.ly/4iWPfud

In a new blog, Lincoln alumna Beckis Cooper (2005) shares an honest, inspiring account of her journey from studying English at Lincoln to building a career in acting. She reflects on the challenges, setbacks & triumphs along the way, & the importance of adaptability. Read her story 🔗 bit.ly/421RmXX

@lincoln.ox.ac.uk chapel has a mighty fine east window. Made in 1631 by the Dutch glass-painter Abraham van Linge, it shows Old Testament scenes which prefigure episodes from the life of Christ. The tracery lights are "the many mansions of heaven" - empty, waiting for our arrival.

These window boxes add a vibrant splash of colour to our quads. A huge thank you to our talented gardeners for their hard work making Lincoln such a beautiful place! 🌻💮🍃

For #IWD2025, Isabella Turilli's blog explores the public health legacy of Lillian Wald - pioneering nurse, reformer & unexpected diplomat. Her novel public health nursing model set the global standard, making a major impact in WWI, 1918 Influenza Pandemic & beyond. The blog 🔗 bit.ly/3FkSTzo