We are very pleased to invite all those who matriculated in 1996 to return to Somerville for a 30th reunion lunch on Saturday 19 September 2026.
In this special year, come back to College and meet your fellow students, whether or not you knew them at the time.
After drinks from 12.30pm, we will hold a special celebratory lunch in Hall, where you will join with alumni from 1996 to celebrate your anniversary!
This weekend is a very good time to be in Oxford. The annual Alumni Formal Hall (details here) will be held in College that evening, and it is the University’s Meeting Minds weekend for alumni, with talks and tours across the University. Of course, you can book to stay in College overnight, before or after the lunch.
B&B is available for Friday and Saturday nights. Please use the code AlumniSept26 to access your alumni rate. Though the lunch is for alumnae only, there are a limited number of twin rooms available. A room booking will include breakfast on the Saturday and/or brunch on the Sunday included and served in Hall.
Saturday 19 September
Early check in to rooms before lunch if you stay over (or on the Friday, if you’d prefer to arrive the day before)
12.30pm Drinks Reception
1pm Anniversary Lunch in Hall with the Principal, Catherine Royle
- 2.30pmAfter lunch, there will be an optional tour of College to see how Somerville has developed since you left
[Somerville’s Alumni Formal Hall is in the evening, if you would like to join us]
Sunday 20 September
Checkout from 11.00am
10.00am – 12.00pm Brunch served in Hall
If you would like to come to this event but need help with the booking costs, you are welcome to apply to the Senior Members Fund for financial assistance (please email Jackie Watson: jacqueline.watson@some.ox.ac.uk ).
You can purchase a copy of your matric photo on the Gillman and Soame website here