Event Start Date: 14 March 2026

The Somerville Association AGM and Spring Meeting will take place on Saturday 14th March and we are particularly delighted to announce our guest speakers this year are historian Gill Bennett OBE (History 1969) and Sir John Scarlett KCMG, Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom. They will talk on how Russia sees the world. 

All alumni are automatically members of the Somerville Association, and you are welcome to book below for the AGM/Spring Meeting and afternoon tea to follow.

Programme:

  • 2.15pm AGM (agenda here and 2025 AGM minutes to follow) of the Somerville Association, chaired by Dr Nermeen Varawalla 
  • 2.30pm Guest speakers: Gill Bennett and Sir John Scarlett in conversation.
  • 4.00pm Tea

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Following the Spring Meeting this year will be a special fundraising concert in Chapel celebrating our status as a College of Sanctuary.  More information on this, and how to book tickets, will follow in January.

Please note: If you would like to come to the Spring Meeting, but need help with the booking costs, you are welcome to apply to the Senior Members Fund for financial assistance (applications to Jackie Watson, jacqueline.watson@some.ox.ac.uk)

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