Mansfield College, University of Oxford

Who’s in? PRWeek launches UK Power Book 2026 One of the most highly anticipated days in the UK PR calendar is here – the launch of PRWeek’s UK Power Book 2026.

Huge congratulations to our Fellow, James Colman, on being named in the PRWeek Power Book 2026! This is a brilliant recognition of his influence and leadership in the communications world. 🎉
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Series 4: Episode 9 - Exploring LGBTQ+ and Queer Histories - Hampshire Archive Trust In this episode, Daniella speaks to Professor Matt Cook, the Jonathan Cooper Chair of the History of Sexuality at Mansfield College at the University of Oxford, about his research into the history of ...

Professor Matt Cook joins the Hampshire Archives Trust podcast to explore how local history and LGBTQIA+ history intersect, and explores stories of queer individuals in Hampshire.

An insightful conversation not to be missed. ⤵️
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Listening with interest to Joe Seddon, @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social graduate, discuss with Amol Rajan social mobility and university degrees on Radio 4 ‘Radical’. Not persuaded by the claim about English lit degree deficit - held by Rajan too of course englishassociation.ac.uk/action-on-em...

‘Cancel culture’ is older than we think - HEPI This blog was kindly authored by Helen Mountfield, KC, Principal of Mansfield College, University of Oxford (@helenmountfield.bsky.social). You could say that cancel culture has been an issue at the U...

Cancel culture is not new, it’s been part of university life for centuries. Principal @helenmountfield.bsky.social digs into Oxford’s history to show how exclusion & silence have long shaped who gets heard & who doesn’t - and why defending academic freedom matters.
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Flipping brilliant 😂🥞

#pancakedayrace #pancakeday #oxford

Roses are red 🌹
Mansfield is too 📕

From sherry parties to the founding of the Oxford C.S. Lewis Society, Suzanne (English, 1981) and Greg (English, 1980) met at Mansfield College and never looked back.

Counting down to #valentinesday we’re featuring Mansfield love stories. DM/comment/email yours!

We’re pleased to announce that the name of the new building at the heart of our Estate Transformation Project will be the Margaret Foster Building, in honour of the mother of our lead benefactor, Chris Foster (Mathematics, 1997).

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Introducing the winners of the 2025 Mansfield-Ruddock Art Prize - Mansfield College

Join us on Friday 6 February at 5.30pm for a private viewing and conversation with the artists and judges, celebrating Joel, Azezia and Jarad.
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Now in its sixth year, the Prize champions emerging artists from Oxford’s Ruskin School of Art and supports the growth of Mansfield’s contemporary art collection. The Prize is generously supported by Sir Paul Ruddock (Jurisprudence, 1977), Lady Ruddock and the Ruddock Foundation for the Arts.

We’re delighted to introduce the recipients of the 2025 Mansfield-Ruddock Art Prize: Joel Nichols (MFA) and Azezia Edwards (BFA), with a Highly Commended Award to Jarad Jackson (BFA).

It’s Oxford Offer Day - @ox.ac.uk! 💙 Congratulations to everyone receiving an offer. ✨

Today, we’re sharing some golden ticket moments from our students - that “wait, is this real?” feeling. 🥹

If you’re getting an offer from us today, we’d love to hear your story! ❤️ DM / comment / email

We wish all our staff, students, alumni, and friends a happy New Year. Thank you for being a part of our College community. 🎉✨

#NewYear #oxford #oxforduni #oxforduniversity

An old colour picture postcard showing a photograph, in faded colours, of a brick built college building. Printed top left in red is Mansfield College, Oxford

Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social

Established in Birmingham in 1838, it moved to Oxford in 1886, and is named for the Mansfield siblings - George, Sarah and Elizabeth - its founders

If you like this image, please repost it - remember, BlueSky has #NoAlgorithm

Tonight is the #WinterSolstice 🌚 - the darkest night of the year, but not the day with the latest sunrise or earliest sunset. 🤯
 
🎬 Our physics professor Stephen Blundell explains why.

Opening Lines - Pride and Prejudice - Episode Two - BBC Sounds John Yorke explores Jane Austen’s most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice.

Jane Austen turned 250 this week and her novels are still very much alive.

Our Lecturer in English Dr Lucy Powell appears on BBC Sounds to discuss Pride and Prejudice and the world it reveals.
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Woman's Hour - Romance fraud, the Sex Discrimination Act, Slady tribute band at Christmas - BBC Sounds How can you spot a romance fraudster?

50 years ago, the Sex Discrimination Act became law, but not without a fight.

Our History Fellow Dr Lyndsey Jenkins on Woman’s Hour on the fight that brought women together across classes and generations.⤵️
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Ended term the right way: festive welfare tea, crafty vibes, and reindeer portraits all round 🦌☕

Huge thanks to Sarah for leading the calmest, cutest session of term. ✨🎄

Thanksgiving may have passed, but gratitude sticks around. 🙏

Here’s a look back at our College Thanksgiving dinner and the community that makes Mansfield feel like home. 🥰🏡

Jan’s transformational gift will help us create inspiring, sustainable spaces for future generations to learn, live and thrive, ensuring Mansfield remains forever more inclusive, connected, and a true home-from-home. 🏡

We’re delighted to share that alumnus Jan Fischer (PPE, 1989) has pledged £5 million to Mansfield’s Estate Transformation Project - part of our For Mansfield. Forever. campaign. 🧡
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Drumroll please... We’ve drawn our Mansfield Tower Building Kit (LEGO®) giveaway winner! 🥳

Could it be you? 👀 Find out in the video...

And that’s a wrap on Giving Day 2025 - huge thanks to all our alumni, students, staff, and friends that rallied behind our Estates Transformation Project. ✨

Together we’re building a future that is…
More sustainable.
More inclusive.
More inspiring.
More Mansfield. Forever. 🧡

🎬: Helen Mountfield

Make a gift during this year’s Giving Day and you’ll be entered into a draw to win this Mansfield Tower Building Kit, made from over 900 genuine LEGO® pieces! 🧡

Your gift makes Mansfield more sustainable. More accessible. More Mansfield. Forever.

One entry per person.‼️

www.mansfield.hubbub.net

Building for our future, while celebrating our past: Your chance to win! 🧱

Everyone who makes a gift this Giving Day (12–13 Nov) will be entered into a draw to win this custom Mansfield Tower Building Kit, made from over 900 genuine LEGO® pieces!

Make your gift today at www.mansfield.hubbub.net

It’s here - Giving Day 2025 kicks off NOW! 🎉Mansfield changes lives- now, we need more space to live, learn, and grow.
This Giving Day, you can get in at the ground floor of a once-in-a-century transformation.
Together, let’s make Mansfield more accessible and life-changing.
www.mansfield.hubbub.net

Less than 24 hours left until Giving Day 2025!

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The view from College just got a little more magical… 🎈

What makes Mansfield special?
 
For Chris, alumnus and our lead benefactor, the answer is simple: opportunity, belonging, and the power of education to change lives.
 
This Giving Day (12–13 November), your support could help bring More Mansfield. Forever. ♥️

👉🏼 www.mansfield.hubbub.net

So happy to be sponsoring a scholarship based in the Geography Dept, in collaboration with NERC at this lovely college.