Ancient and Modern History
Ancient and Modern History students at Somerville investigate connections between the ancient world and our more recent past as part of a vibrant community spanning several subject courses. When selecting......
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Social Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
As one of Oxford’s leading institutions for social responsibility, with a long history of commitment to social inclusion, we are well-positioned to tackle the social inequalities, prejudices and barriers that......
A College of Sanctuary
In 2021, Somerville College became one of the UK’s first University Colleges of Sanctuary. Our commitment to supporting people who today find themselves displaced by war, persecution and climate change......
Booking the Chapel
The College Chapel is a versatile space which can host religious meetings, concerts, rehearsals, talks, fashion shows, recordings, and all sorts of other events. Members of College If you are......
Wellbeing & Faith-Specific Consultations
The Chapel is a centre of the college’s wellbeing activities, which include sessions of Meditation for Wellbeing in Movement and Stillness, and Yoga. These activities are open not merely to......
Choral Contemplations
Being an ‘undenominational’ chapel (open to all denominations and religious beliefs), we do not hold a weekly religious service nor have a Chaplain. Instead, we host a Choral Contemplation programme......
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......
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......
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......
Catherine Duleep Singh
(1871-1942) – Suffrage activist 1 Catherine Duleep Singh grew up in India until her father was deposed as ruler of the Punjab. He was offered sanctuary in England, and Duleep......