Regent's Park College, Oxford

07/06/2026

How can jazz help us think about meaning, community, and peace? 🎶

This Wednesday, we're delighted to welcome Revd Dr Tim Boniface to Oxford as part of our Jazz Spiritualities series.

Tim is an acclaimed jazz musician, theologian, and Chaplain of Girton College, University of Cambridge, whose work explores the rich intersections of music, faith, and human flourishing.

His lecture, 'The Meaning of the Blues: Questions of hermeneutics, community and meaning through a jazz suite for peace', will draw on his experience as both performer and theologian to consider what jazz can teach us about interpretation, community, and the search for meaning.

The timing is particularly apt, as the Church Times has just published a feature on Tim's distinctive vocation at the intersection of music and faith, which you can read here: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/5-june/features/features/music-be-the-food-of-faith

📅 Wednesday 10 June, 5pm
📍 Collier Room, Regent's Park College, Oxford
🎟️ Free to attend (booking recommended)

More details: https://www.rpc.ox.ac.uk/event/jazz-spiritualities-tim-boniface/

Tim Boniface will continue the series with a talk entitled ‘The Meaning of the Blues: Questions of hermeneutics, community and meaning through a jazz suite for peace’.

05/06/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Revd Dr Ruth Moriarty as Fellow in Theology and Ministerial Formation at Regent's.

A Regent's alumna, Ruth completed her PGDip in Theology in 2004 and is already a valued member of our community through her service on the College's Governing Body and as a research associate of the Centre for Baptist Studies.

Bringing extensive experience in pastoral ministry, theological education, and research in practical theology, Ruth's work explores discernment, congregational life, and the cultivation of 'slow wisdom' within church communities.

We look forward to the contribution she will make in forming future generations of ministers and church leaders.

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05/06/2026

Pictures from Dr Tim Middleton's book launch for 'Witnessing a Wounded World' at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities earlier this week! 📸

A really interesting discussion exploring theology’s relationship with science, nature, and the environment 🌿

04/06/2026

What inspired J. R. R. Tolkien to write The Hobbit? 🧙‍♂️📚

In the latest REG TALK, Dr Mark Atherton explores the origins of one of the most beloved stories ever written, uncovering the influences, ideas and experiences that shaped Tolkien's classic tale.

Mark is a Senior Lecturer in English Language at Regent's, and a member of the Oxford Tolkien Network - and he's also a Regent's alum (1977, Modern Languages)!

Originally delivered to our alumni community, we're now delighted to share this brilliant talk on our YouTube channel. Come and get a little lost in Hobbiton with us 🐉

🎥 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKcwukqnbrw&t=1s

Thanks to Dr Mark Atherton, Lecturer in English at Regent's Park Co...

01/06/2026

Join us at the Schwarzman Centre for Humanities this Thursday 4 June, for a conversation on theology, science, and the environment where Dr Tim Middleton will celebrate the second launch of his recent book, Witnessing a Wounded World 💬

He will be in conversation with Dr Stefan Skrimshire (Theology and Religious Studies, University of Leeds), discussing the book’s exploration of theology’s relationship with science, nature, and the environment.

✨ No booking required — all are welcome. We hope to see you there!

https://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/event/witnessing-a-wounded-world-a-theology-of-ecological-trauma-book-launch

29/05/2026

Regent’s new baby grand piano arrived today 🥹

Thank you so much Corpus Christi for passing this beautiful instrument on to us. We promise to take very good care of it 💙

She will have a temporary home in Helwys Hall before we purchase a new grand this summer, and move this baby to live in The Chapel!

28/05/2026

THE ALUMNI BBQ IS BACK ☀️

Regent’s Park College. Good food. Good people. Ridiculously good weather.

Learn more and book your tickets on the Regent’s website 🎟️

https://www.rpc.ox.ac.uk/events/

26/05/2026

HUGE congratulations and very best of luck to both the women’s and men’s crews for Summer VIIIs Regent's Park College Boat Club ✨

We’re extremely proud and super excited that both crews have qualified this year and will be racing later this week. Wishing them all the very best of luck 🍀

24/05/2026

🌟 This Wednesday evening, Oxford Fashion Society x Cuntry Living Zine present 🌟

LI LEBNAN: A Black Tie Charity Fashion Show
at Regent's Park College

Join us for an evening of fashion, music, and fundraising in support of the Lebanese Red Cross.

🗓 Wednesday 27th May
🕖 7:00pm - 1030pm
🎟️ https://tbc.xyz/event/li-lebnan-charity-fashion-show-for-lebanon-2382999636?s=0mM_Vg9nuGwm

Current Regent's student, Ebun, is the Director of Events for the Fashion Society and part of the team putting together this fantastic event.

22/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr Katrin Wilhelm, Regent's Tutorial Fellow in Geography, who was recently awarded a Certificate of Recognition for her brilliant work on the Lab-In-Your-Pocket project and her contributions to supporting young people's mental health 👏

Dr Wilhelm has helped pioneer new ways of using mobile technologies to engage young people with heritage, public space and the environment - enabling participants to explore, investigate and co-create knowledge through digital tools. Her work continues to make a meaningful impact both within and beyond the University community. This is truly well-deserved recognition!