President's Welcome

Last edited by admin on 19 August 2011.

Welcome to the Balliol MCR!

It is no hyperbole to suggest—nay, state—that Balliol College is among the oldest, the most prestigious and dynamic academic institutions in Oxford, and indeed across the United Kingdom. We also boast, however, one of the most active graduate communities: numbering more than 300, Balliol’s graduates enjoy a uniquely active social and collegiate community, based at the beautiful Holywell Manor.

This dual identity—the academic and the social—characterises the graduate community of Balliol. We comprise not only many recent graduates furthering their education, but also young professionals returning to study after time in industry and various sectors. As a result, ours is a uniquely dynamic community, where the social and intellectual thrive together. Our packed social agenda, with widely famed BOPs, exchange dinners, formal hall dinners and Megaron bar sessions, is balanced with a stimulating intellectual environment. Graduates come from far and wide—intellectually and geographically—to meet and mingle in the Manor, sharing ideas, ideals and ideologies across the bar, over coffee in the MCR, over among the cherry blossoms in the garden.

In the upcoming academic year, graduates also look forward to the opening of Balliol’s St. Cross archive, housed in a medieval church adjacent to the Manor. This collection comprises medieval manuscripts dating from 1276, printed books and modern personal papers and correspondence.

The MCR committee comprises graduates from across a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, ensuring the interests of our community are well represented to the College and the University. New graduates—or ‘freshers’—are welcome to participate in their MCR at the committee level, and we encourage any one with initiatives to step forward and contribute to their community here at Balliol.

Balliol truly is one of the greatest colleges at Oxford: please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to find out more about our MCR.
I look forward to welcoming new students to Balliol this coming academic year.

Phoebe Downing
President, Balliol MCR
mcr [dot] presidentballiol [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

Tour of Oxford

Last edited by Sebastian Pike on 5 October 2011.
Date: 
Thu, 2011-10-06 16:00 - 18:00
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Meet at the lodge

Just in case you missed the last tour, or you’re just very keen!

Boat Club Drinks

Last edited by Sebastian Pike on 3 October 2011.
Date: 
Thu, 2011-10-06 19:00 - 20:30
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Main Site (Old common room)

Rowing is the great Oxford sport and Balliol has a great recent track record with the Women currently Head of the River. If you like the idea of brandishing an oar, this could be for you.

Balliol Library Tours

Last edited by Sebastian Pike on 3 October 2011.
Date: 
Tue, 2011-10-04 14:00 - 16:00
Location: 
Main Site

Balliol’s library is a hidden gem. Learn about how it and its friendly staff can make your research and reading easier and more fruitful.

OUSU Freshers Fair

Last edited by Sebastian Pike on 27 September 2011.
Date: 
Thu, 2011-10-06 12:00 - 14:00
Location: 
Exam Schools - wristband needed

Sign up to anything and everything, nab yourself some freebies (we’d recommend the mugs, pens and coffee!) and look forward to the barrage of post-freshers-fair emails next week…

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