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Merton College Boat Club Shines in Torpids 2025

Merton College Boat Club (MCBC) delivered an outstanding performance at Torpids 2025.
Green Action Week at Merton

Sustainability at Merton: Green Action Week

 
Professor Béla Novák - John Cairns Photography

Remembering Professor Béla Novák 1956 - 2025

With great sadness, we announce the loss of Professor Béla Novák.
Britten Sinfonia Logo on a pink and purple abstract background

Radio 3 broadcast to launch the Britten Sinfonia residency at Merton

Orchestral Evensong will be broadcast live from Merton College Chapel.
Professor Wilkinson OBE seated in the clinic with a patient seated with his back to the camera

Merton alumnus awarded OBE for research in tuberculosis prevention and treatment

Professor Robert J Wilkinson OBE (1984, Clinical Medicine), was awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for services to infectious disease research.
Professor James Binney

Professor James Binney awarded Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal

Professor James Binney has been awarded the Royal Astronomical Society 2025 Gold Medal for Astronomy, recognising his groundbreaking contributions to the study of galaxies.
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Breakthrough Malaria Vaccine Development

Researchers at the University of Oxford have unveiled the first vaccine targeting the blood-stage of malaria, showing promising safety and efficacy in early trials.
The In Tune Logo on red

Merton College Choir Performs Live on BBC Radio 3’s "In Tune"

Merton College Choir appeared on BBC Radio 3’s "In Tune" on December 9th
The Christmas Story cover in navy blue

Latest Choir Disc garners critical acclaim

The Choir of Merton College, Oxford, has earned significant acclaim for their latest CD, "Gabriel Jackson's The Christmas Story."
From right: Oliver Douglas and Patrick Foley won a medal in BUCS

Merton’s postgraduate Shines in Tennis Doubles Championship

Oxford’s Tennis Stars won a medal in Tennis Doubles Championship.