Merton News

Merton's Tutor in Organic Chemistry has been elected as an International Honorary Member, a singular distinction that recognises people from every discipline and profession who are making extraordinary contributions to society.

The title was conferred by Merton’s Governing Body at the end of Hilary term, following the successful completion of an appeal to endow permanently one of our teaching posts in Physics.

The Warden has been nominated as the next Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University; following approval from Congregation, she will succeed Professor Louise Richardson in 2023.

Emeritus Professor Binney, a physicist who works on the structure and formation of galaxies, has been elected as an International Member of the NAS, an honour bestowed in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Supernumerary Fellow Professor Frances Platt FRS has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Thudichum Medal for her outstanding contributions to neurochemistry.

The composer has written a piece, based on William Byrd's ‘O Lord, Make Thy Servant Elizabeth Our Queen’, which will be performed by the BBC Singers and the BBC Concert Orchestra, and broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.

It is with great sadness that the College has learned of the death of Dr Courtenay Phillips, alumnus and Emeritus Fellow.

A research group led by Merton's Tutor in Organic Chemistry has developed a novel method to generate fluorine-based chemical tracers which will aid in disease diagnosis and drug discovery.

The long tradition of history reading parties resumed after two years’ intermission with a trip to Herefordshire.

The Men's First VIII ended the week in 11th place in Division 1, their highest position in 55 years.