With our centenary fast approaching, David Stack looks back on four historians who played a crucial role in the foundation and development of the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. The One who got the ball rolling: Arthur Johnson (1845 -1927) The Revd Arthur Johnson was, in the words of his Times obituary, ‘a great Oxford figure’. He […]
Dr Jacqui Turner explores the darker side of the divisive romantic celebration… Our association with Valentine’s Day is one of love and romance; however, considering St Valentine’s own grisly end, it is worth exploring a darker side, including some traditions you may want to avoid! When we think of St Valentine, it is little wonder […]
On the 28th January, 2026 Dame Sarah Mullally will be confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul’s Cathedral. Here, Dr Melanie Khuddro explores the significance of her historic appointment. Last year, The Church of England announced that the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury will be the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame […]
As part of their project working with the Royal Berkshire Archive (RBA) for the module HS2GPP: Going Public, Part 2 undergraduate students examined an 18th century cookbook. Today, Anna Puckey and Henry Merison share one of the seasonal recipes they found. What is a Winter Cheese? The Hunter Cookbook (D/EZ224/1) provides us with a fascinating insight […]
Undergraduate Open Days
We typically hold Undergraduate Open Days in June and October each year. These events offer an opportunity to speak to students and lecturers from all our courses, enjoy talks, and find out more about University life.
Master's events
These events typically include live presentations from academic staff on our different master's courses, live chat with staff and students, and lots of other useful digital resources.
