Virtual Events Programme
We have a brilliant lineup of events across Giving Day, which takes place from 09:00 on Tuesday 1 June until 21:00 on Wednesday 2 June 2021.
These events are open to everyone and you’ll find details on this page of how to access each event, so please do join us!
See you there!
Tuesday 1 June
09:00 And we’re off!
Principal Sir Michael Dixon launches Giving Day 2021 and marks the start of our 36-hour rowing challenge.
Join here to watch.
12:00 – 13:00 Secondary schools, social security and sex toys: what the Census reveals about China’s population challenges
Alumnus Andrew Lo in conversation with Professor Stuart Gietel-Basten, Director, Center for Ageing Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Join here to watch.
15:00 – 15:30 Over the garden wall
Head Gardener Michael Pirie talks to Garden Fellow, Professor Marella de Bruijn about the gardens of Green Templeton College, their history, design and planting.
Join here to watch.
18:00 – 19:30 Nerds and Nightingales: The future of nursing
Alumna Dame Anne Marie Rafferty is Professor of Nursing Policy, and former Dean of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, King’s College London. She was elected President of the Royal College of Nursing from 2019-21.
Register here.
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23:00 – 00:00 Book at bedtime
Honorary Fellow Dr Paul Brankin is joined by four members of the college Book Club as they read excerpts from their favourite books. Join here to watch.
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Wednesday 2 June
03:00 – 04:00 The ‘computer’ who unlocked the Universe: celebrating pivotal women in astronomy
Vice Principal Dr Rebecca Surender will introduce this year’s Astronomy For All Lecture, delivered by Associate Fellow Charles Barclay.
Join here to watch.
06:00 – 07:00 Oxford Lieder Festival
Songs of the Stars: Lotte Betts-Dean and Sean Shibe. Recorded in the Radcliffe Observatory in October 2020 as part of the Oxford Lieder Festival.
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09:00 – 10:00 What the papers say
Meera Selva, Deputy Director of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, will discuss the news of the day with Reuters Fellows and journalists Jakub Krupa and Zoe Ramushu.
Join here to watch.
12:00 Green Templeton College Photography Competition – results announcement
Join Principal, Sir Michael Dixon as talks about judging this year’s competition and announces the winners of the 2021 Photography Competition.
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15:00 – 16:00 Origami for wellbeing
Hosted by Dr Lizzie Burns, a passionate advocate of the mental health benefits of the practice of Origami. She is a science-based artist, creative specialist and a visiting academic at the University of Oxford. Please note, this session was originally broadcast during the University’s Meeting Minds in April.
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18:00 – 19:00 A conversation with Roger Harrabin
BBC Energy and Environment Analyst, Associate Fellow and award-winning journalist Roger Harrabin, discusses the highlights of his career and the major events he has covered alongside the rise of environmentalism with Principal Sir Michael Dixon.
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20:55 – 21:00 Countdown to close!
Join us for the final few minutes of Giving Day, the end of the row-a-thon and find out how much has been raised.
Join here to watch.
Donate
If you’d like to make a gift, you can donate to Green Templeton’s Giving Day here.
Congratulations to everyone who`s graduated on Saturday 23 May.
Echoing what alumna Catherine Heffernan (DPhil Sociology, 1998) said in her speech, we hope you enjoyed every second of your graduation.
👏You have earned your degree - a major milestone in your life.👏
#Graduation
#OxfordUniversity
#GreenTempleton
Congratulations to everyone who`s graduated on Saturday 23 May.
Echoing what alumna Catherine Heffernan (DPhil Sociology, 1998) said in her address, we hope you`ve enjoyed every second of your graduation day.
You have earned your degree - a major milestone in your lives.
#graduation
#OxfordUniversity
#GreenTempleton
An evening of reconnection, inspiration and community ✨
On Thursday 21 May, alumni returned to college to meet the students shaping Green Templeton today. Hosted in the Tower of the Winds, the evening brought together alumni across generations and disciplines for conversations, shared experiences and new connection 🤝
We are delighted to announce Green Templeton’s Community & Giving Week, taking place from 20–26 June 2026🥳
Throughout the week, we’ll be raising funds for student support while celebrating our wonderful community. There will be opportunities to volunteer you time to help our students, take part in college competitions and unlock additional funds through community challenges.
Early giving is now open, and thanks to a group of generous supporters, we have £20,000 to match donations ahead of 20 June.
Explore our Giving Week platform and make an early gift - link in bio!
📷 The Green Templeton College Photography Competition 2026 is now open!
This year’s theme is ‘The student experience’ — and we’re looking for striking, imaginative photographs that explore this and what it means to you!
🟢 Open to: students, alumni, fellows, common room members, associate members and staff
💷 Prize: £200
📅 Deadline: Monday 1 June 2026 at 13:00
Submit up to three photos to: communications@gtc.ox.ac.uk, including when and where they were taken. We can’t wait to see your work!
