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Corpus Christi College celebrates Honorary Fellow and Financial Times commentator Martin Wolf for receiving two major European economic honors in 2026. Mr. Wolf was presented with the Cercle d’Economia’s European Integration Award and the Kiel Institute’s 2026 Global Economy Prize for his analytical contributions to global economic discourse.
Corpus Christi College recently hosted a BioBlitz event in the historic Fellows' Garden to document local flora and fauna. This community-led initiative supports the college’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainable campus management.
The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College has been honoured with a 2026 RIBA South Award. This recognition highlights the project's success in creating one of the UK's first Grade I-listed Passivhaus buildings, balancing historic preservation with sustainable architecture.
Professor Susanna Dunachie has been named Co-Director of the Oxford Global Health initiative. This announcement highlights the ongoing contribution of Corpus Christi College faculty to significant cross-disciplinary research aimed at solving global health challenges.
Professor Richard Carwardine, an Honorary Fellow of Corpus Christi College, has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize. His award-winning book, Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln’s Union, provides a new perspective on the religious influences during the American Civil War era. This recognition celebrates his long-standing contributions to historical scholarship.
The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious 2026 RIBA South Awards. This architectural achievement is noted for its innovative integration of modern sustainable design with historic Grade I listed surroundings, including its status as a certified Passivhaus library.
Corpus Christi College has achieved a historic milestone by installing the first portrait of a woman in its main Hall since the college's founding in 1517. The new piece, painted by artist Miriam Escofet, features the current President and is now part of the college's storied collection of portraits.
Nobel Laureate Professor Simon Johnson recently returned to Corpus Christi College to deliver the Andrew Glyn Memorial Lecture. His talk on technology and inequality provided students and guests with unique insights into his academic career and the future of AI. The visit also included mentorship opportunities for current undergraduate students.
Corpus Christi College recently hosted a BioBlitz event in the historic Fellows' Garden to document local flora and fauna. This community-led initiative supports the college’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainable campus management.
The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College has been honoured with a 2026 RIBA South Award. This recognition highlights the project's success in creating one of the UK's first Grade I-listed Passivhaus buildings, balancing historic preservation with sustainable architecture.
The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious 2026 RIBA South Awards. This architectural achievement is noted for its innovative integration of modern sustainable design with historic Grade I listed surroundings, including its status as a certified Passivhaus library.
The Spencer Building at Corpus Christi College has officially received Passivhaus accreditation, marking a significant milestone in sustainable architecture for Oxford. This new facility, which also improves accessibility to the college’s medieval library, combines high-performance energy standards with a design that respects the surrounding historic environment. Visitors and scholars can now utilize this energy-efficient space, which serves as a landmark for environmental stewardship within a Grade I listed site.
Corpus Christi College has been honoured with the prestigious 'Beyond Gold' status at the 2025 University of Oxford Sustainability Showcase. This recognition highlights the college's ongoing dedication to integrating environmental responsibility with its historic heritage, ranging from biodiversity projects to building decarbonisation.
Professor Susanna Dunachie has been named Co-Director of the Oxford Global Health initiative. This announcement highlights the ongoing contribution of Corpus Christi College faculty to significant cross-disciplinary research aimed at solving global health challenges.
Professor Richard Carwardine, an Honorary Fellow of Corpus Christi College, has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize. His award-winning book, Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln’s Union, provides a new perspective on the religious influences during the American Civil War era. This recognition celebrates his long-standing contributions to historical scholarship.
Corpus Christi College is proud to announce that Professor Jaś Elsner has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. This election recognises his outstanding contributions to the study of art history, archaeology, and ancient visual culture. Learn more about this significant academic achievement and Professor Elsner’s distinguished career at the college.
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