About the college

Welcome to Merton College, a vibrant and diverse intellectual community that has been at the forefront of education and research at the University of Oxford since 1264.

Students laughing
Life at Merton
Students in Mob library - Photo: © John Cairns - www.johncairns.co.uk
Study here
Books shelved in the Upper Library
Library and Archives
A species-rich wildflower meadow
Sustainability & Biodiversity
The TS Eliot Lecture Theatre
Conferences
Alumni at the 2018 Merton Weekend - Photo: © John Cairns - www.johncairns.co.uk
Alumni & Friends
Chapel
Chapel
News
Caxton' Chaucer

Caxton's Chaucer Digitised and Featured in Bodleian Exhibition
Victoria Johnson

Merton's Acting Chaplain appointed as Dean of Chapel at St John’s
Dominic, by Bridget

Professor Dominic Welsh 1938 – 2023
Ancient text

Uncovering Ancient History with AI
Professor Lorna Hutson

New Book Released by Professor Lorna Hutson
Kayak on River

Breathtaking Cinemascope: the fetish of the edge
Events
Saint John Smith Square Interior © Matthew Andrews

Saturday 9 December 2023

Merton Society Christmas Concert
Choir in performance

Saturday 9 December 2023

THE CHRISTMAS STORY AT SAINT JOHN'S SMITH SQUARE
Gabriel Jackson seated on a white background

Sunday 10 December 2023

The Christmas Story at Merton College Chapel
The Dobson Organ at Christmas

Thursday 14 December 2023

Christmas Carol Service II
Merton College