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Postmaster & The Merton Record 2021
Take a look inside the 2021 Postmaster & The Merton Record, with news from the College and much more. We hope you will enjoy reading about Merton's year!
40 Years: Merton Women 1980-2020
40 Years: Merton Women 1980-2020
Our year-long series of events and initiatives celebrating the achievements and contributions of women from across our community marks the 40th anniversary of the admission of women to the college.
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Professor Véronique Gouverneur - from an original photo by Ander McIntyre - andermcintyre.wordpress.com

May 2022

Véronique Gouverneur elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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May 2022

Simon Hooker named first Michael Baker Tutor in Physics
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May 2022

Warden Irene Tracey nominated as next Vice-Chancellor
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May 2022

James Binney elected to US National Academy of Sciences
Professor Frances Platt

April 2022

Fran Platt awarded 2023 Thudichum Medal
Cheryl Frances-Hoad

April 2022

Merton VRF Cheryl Frances-Hoad writes new work for Platinum Jubilee Prom
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(L-R) Professor Ard Louis, Professor Simon Saunders

Monday 23 May 2022

The 2nd Ockham Debate: Does Physics Imply Atheism?
Dr Stephen B Kennedy, Visiting AfOx Senior Research Fellow

Wednesday 25 May 2022

Merton Africa Oxford lecture - Ebola in Liberia: perspectives from the front line
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Thursday 26 May 2022

Organ Recital
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Thursday 26 May 2022

Merton Society Annual Lecture & Champagne Reception
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