Professor Chris Lavy elected to Council of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Senior Research Fellow Professor Christopher Lavy has been elected to the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS).
His four-year term will commence in July.
He has previously served as an elected Council member and trustee of the RCS, and established the RCS Global Surgical Frontiers Conference.
Professor Lavy is Professor of Orthopaedic and Tropical Surgery and Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon at Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences.
Very excited to be back! I look forward to working with @RCSnews colleagues to support our members and to strengthen our contribution to #GlobalSurgery https://t.co/TEeXuP9mDJ
— Chris Lavy (@chris_lavy) April 8, 2021
The Royal College of Surgeons is a professional membership organisation and registered charity which exists to advance patient care.
Its full election results 2021 announcement can be read here.
Green Templeton Governing Body Fellow Professor Neil Mortensen was elected to the position of President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2020.
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.👏
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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!
Return to Green Templeton College during this year’s Meeting Minds weekend 18-20 September.
Join fellow alumni for a late summer BBQ (18) and a formal dinner (19) – two opportunities to reconnect, revisit college, and enjoy Oxford at its best time of year.
For more information and to register visit: https://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/alumni/engage/alumni-events/
