Welcome to the new academic year at Green Templeton!
A warm welcome to all new and returning Green Templeton students, including those who are resident in Oxford for the first time!
As the new term begins, it’s been wonderful seeing so many people around our beautiful college grounds once again, and we’re looking forward to welcoming many more of you to Oxford in the coming weeks.
College is open and we’re committed to keeping everyone as safe as possible this academic year.
However, COVID-19 is still circulating within the general population in Oxford so we encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with our coronavirus pages which detail what to do if you have symptoms, how to book a test, and how to report a test result.
We also encourage you to continue wearing a face covering in all indoor communal areas (unless exempt or eating/drinking) and to respect the space of others by keeping a reasonable distance whenever practicable.
We’re really looking forward to this academic year and hope you are too!
Things to do at Green Templeton
We’ve got plenty of sports clubs, groups and societies here at Green Templeton and new members are always welcome! We’ve listed a few of them on this page but head over to our College Life section for full details on what’s on offer.
Allotment Club
Make friends and enjoy the great Oxford outdoors by getting involved with our Allotment Club! The club meets throughout the year to cultivate an allotment plot in Old Marston to grow vegetables, encourage wildlife and pollinators, and provide exercise. Contact allotment@gtc.ox.ac.uk to find out more!
Boat Club
Are you a keen rower or just keen to try rowing out? The Green Templeton Boat Club is looking for new members. No previous experience is required but you must be able to swim! Please contact row@gtc.ox.ac.uk if you’re interested in joining.
Music
We’ve got lots of options for music lovers including the Green Templeton College Big Band and the Oxford African Choir. There’s also a termly cabaret-style night called GTC Performs! which brings together musicians and performers for an evening of entertainment. We also have a dedicated music practice space called the Rotunda, a Musician-in-Residence and much more. Find out more about music at Green Templeton.
Oxford Global Health and Care Systems Society
The OGHCS society is a diverse, interdisciplinary group of students who share an interest in global health issues, with a particular focus on health systems strengthening and recovery. It’s open to all University of Oxford students but is administered and facilitated through Green Templeton.
Richard Doll Society
The medical society of Green Templeton is run for and by the clinical students with others often welcome too, putting on a broad range of events throughout the year including talks, dinners and an annual conference. Its primary purpose is building a strong community among college medics and offering further training opportunities through workshops and seminars.
We also offer:
- On-site gym
- Tennis courts
- Squash court
- Running Club
- Book Club
- Wine Society
- Medical Anthropology Film and Discussion Group
- Social Sciences Seminar Group
- And more!
And don’t forget the University of Oxford also has a whole range of clubs, societies and groups to get involved in. If you don’t see your particular interest represented at college why not start a new club? We have a small amount of funding available to assist with new ventures so please do get in touch if you think college would benefit from an activity we don’t currently run.
Get involved!
We’re proud to be an inclusive, warm and family-friendly college, and we want to get to know all of our students.
Student profiles
If you haven’t already, head over to our Student Profiles page to meet your fellow students and find out more about their background and research interests. You can also upload your own Student Profile to introduce yourself to college.
Social media
Make sure you’re following our social media accounts – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – for the latest information about our college community. And please do tag us in any photographs you take or achievements you write about!
Events
We hold lots of brilliant events throughout the year here at Green Templeton. Our Events page has the latest information on what’s coming up and how to register, and keep an eye on your inboxes for invites to student events run by our Graduate Common Room (GCR). Some of the great GCR events run last year include a pottery-making workshop, drawing classes and soap-making!
Other important links
- How to book meals and find out what’s on the menu
- Student Handbook 2021/22
- How to access the college library
- Health and welfare resources at Green Templeton
- Academic support at Green Templeton
- Financial support at Green Templeton
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
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/
