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Professor James Binney - from an original photo by Ander McIntyre - andermcintyre.wordpress.com

James Binney elected to US National Academy of Sciences

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.
Professor Frances Platt

Fran Platt awarded 2023 Thudichum Medal

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

Merton VRF Cheryl Frances-Hoad writes new work for Platinum Jubilee Prom

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.
Dr Courtenay Phillips

Dr Courtenay Phillips 1924-2022

It is with great sadness that the College has learned of the death of Dr Courtenay Phillips, alumnus and Emeritus Fellow.
Professor Véronique Gouverneur - Photo: © Ander McIntyre - https://andermcintyre.wordpress.com/

Véronique Gouverneur champions study that expands the radiochemical space available for PET Imaging

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 2022 History Reading Party

Historians return to Herefordshire

The long tradition of history reading parties resumed after two years’ intermission with a trip to Herefordshire.
The Men's First VIII in action during Torpids 2022

Torpids triumphs for MCBC boats

The Men's First VIII ended the week in 11th place in Division 1, their highest position in 55 years.
This inscription (Inscriptiones Graecae, volume 1, edition 3, document 4, face B (IG I3 4B)) records a decree concerning the Acropolis of Athens and dates to 485/4 BC. Marsyas, Epigraphic Museum, WikiMedia CC BY 2.5.

Jonathan Prag co-authors paper on using AI to transform study of ancient texts

'Restoring and attributing ancient texts using deep neural networks' is the cover article in the latest issue of the scientific journal Nature.
Standing, L-R: Professor Irene Tracey CBE, Warden; Dr Kate Blackmon, Sub-Warden. Seated, L-R: Francesca Lovell-Read, MCR President; Roheena Buckland, JCR President.

Another 'quadruple' as women hold four top roles at Merton again

There are women occupying the roles of Warden, Sub-Warden, MCR President and JCR President again this academic year, after 2019/20 saw this happen for the first time in the College's history.
Members of the Academic Office team at the Charity Bake Sale in aid of Ukrainian refugees

College comes together to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees

The College community has been holding events to raise money for the Ukrainian refugee crisis.