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Challenges

We’re running two great challenges over Giving Day! Keep up to date with how both challenges are going over on our Giving Day live blog.

Row-a-thon

A team of students, staff, fellows and alumni will row continuously for 36 hours, attempting to cover 250 kilometres.  The more kilometres rowed the more money raised for Giving Day.

Giving Day update: Our incredible team of rowers have smashed their 250km target and have now passed 278km!

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Bessie

Step-a-thon

The staff of Green Templeton college are aiming to complete 2,021,000 steps between Wednesday 19 May and Wednesday 2 June at 19:00 to raise funds for Giving Day.

Giving Day update: Our final step count is 4,184,918!

Staff members throw their hands in the air outside the Radcliffe Observatory

Staff members mark the launch of the Giving Day 2021 step-a-thon

Donate

If you’d like to make a gift, you can donate to Green Templeton’s Giving Day here.

Congratulations to all of the @gtcball2026 survivors 🪼🫧🪸🧜🌊✨

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Congratulations to all of the @gtcball2026 survivors 🪼🫧🪸🧜🌊✨

From the ocean floor to the dance floor 🌊🪸🫧💙🧜 🐙🪼

We had an incredible evening at the Nautilus Ball! @gtcball2026

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From the ocean floor to the dance floor 🌊🪸🫧💙🧜 🐙🪼 We had an incredible evening at the Nautilus Ball! @gtcball2026

The Radcliffe Observatory is having a conservation makeover...

Behind the printed wrap is a complex network of poles and platforms, giving specialist teams access to every part of this remarkable building.

The Observatory is now undergoing a new phase of work that combines careful conservation of its historic fabric with major environmental upgrades.

Protecting one of Oxford`s most iconic landmarks for generations to come. 🏛️

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The Radcliffe Observatory is having a conservation makeover... Behind the printed wrap is a complex network of poles and platforms, giving specialist teams access to every part of this remarkable building. The Observatory is now undergoing a new phase of work that combines careful conservation of its historic fabric with major environmental upgrades. Protecting one of Oxford's most iconic landmarks for generations to come. 🏛️

Over the past week, we have celebrated the extraordinary Green Templeton community through events, volunteering, competitions, challenges and fundraising for student support. It has been wonderful to see alumni, fellows, supporters, friends, staff and students coming together to show our support for students.

From the Garden Party and the Photography Competition, to the Memory Wall and Biscuit Decorating Competition, the week has been filled with moments that reflect the warmth, inclusivity and spirit of our college.

Thank you to everyone who made a gift, attended an event, volunteered their time or followed along throughout the week. Together, we have raised over £65,000 for student support. These gifts will help students pursue opportunities, navigate financial pressures, participate fully in college life and thrive during their time at Oxford.

#ThankYou
#GivingWeek
#Fundraising
#StudentSupport
#Oxford

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Over the past week, we have celebrated the extraordinary Green Templeton community through events, volunteering, competitions, challenges and fundraising for student support. It has been wonderful to see alumni, fellows, supporters, friends, staff and students coming together to show our support for students. From the Garden Party and the Photography Competition, to the Memory Wall and Biscuit Decorating Competition, the week has been filled with moments that reflect the warmth, inclusivity and spirit of our college. Thank you to everyone who made a gift, attended an event, volunteered their time or followed along throughout the week. Together, we have raised over £65,000 for student support. These gifts will help students pursue opportunities, navigate financial pressures, participate fully in college life and thrive during their time at Oxford. #ThankYou #GivingWeek #Fundraising #StudentSupport #Oxford

📸 Congratulations to Sophia Hall (MSc Medical Anthropology, 2025), winner of the Green Templeton College 2026 Photography Competition!

Sophia`s reflection on Vincent captured perfectly the sense of belonging that so many people find at Green Templeton.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the competition and to everyone who voted. Your support also helped unlock £1,000 of funding as part of our Community & Giving Week challenge!

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📸 Congratulations to Sophia Hall (MSc Medical Anthropology, 2025), winner of the Green Templeton College 2026 Photography Competition! Sophia's reflection on Vincent captured perfectly the sense of belonging that so many people find at Green Templeton. A huge thank you to everyone who entered the competition and to everyone who voted. Your support also helped unlock £1,000 of funding as part of our Community & Giving Week challenge!
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