Janet Vaughan
(1899-1993) – Physiologist, Principal of Somerville 1945-67 1 Janet Vaughan grew up in Bristol and came to Somerville in 1919 to study Medicine, graduating with a First (despite having, as......
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Shirley Williams
(1930-2021) – Politician and academic 1 Shirley Williams (Catlin) grew up in London. Her mother was the writer and Somervillian Vera Brittain. Williams came to Somerville in 1948 to read......
Alison Wolf
Economist and academic, Honorary Fellow 1 Educated in Oxford, Alison Wolf came to Somerville in 1967 to study PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). She spent her early career after graduation......
Farhana Yamin
Lawyer, public speaker and climate activist 1 Farhana Yamin grew up in London and came to Somerville in 1983 to study PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). After graduation, Yamin qualified......
Join the Choir
If you want to be part of the only non-denominational chapel choir in Oxford and join a friendly, supportive and professionally-directed group of singers, Somerville Choir is the place for......
Will Dawes
Director of Chapel Music Will Dawes(ARAM, PGDip (RAM), BMus (Hons) has been Director of Chapel Music of Somerville College since 2017. He has also been Director of Music at the......
Choral and Organ Scholarships
Our choral and organ scholarships are a fantastic way to develop your skills through high-level performance and, in the case of our organ scholarships, they represent a genuine means of......
Choir Tours
Tours are a major part of Somerville College Choir’s identity. The choir has previously conducted tours to locations including Germany, Italy, and the United States. In December 2018, the choir......