Keble College, Oxford
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| Name | Keble College, Oxford |
| Established | 1870 |
| Affiliation | University of Oxford |
Keble College, Oxford is a constituent college of the University of Oxford, founded in 1870 in memory of John Keble, a leading figure in the Oxford Movement. The college was established with the aim of providing a more affordable education to students from poorer backgrounds, with the support of Oxford University and the Church of England. The college has a strong connection to Christ Church, Oxford, where John Keble was a student, and has also been influenced by the Tractarian movement. The college's founding was also supported by notable figures such as Edward Pusey and John Henry Newman.
● History
The history of Keble College, Oxford, is closely tied to the Oxford Movement, a theological movement that emerged in the 1830s, led by John Keble, Edward Pusey, and John Henry Newman. The college was founded in 1870, with the help of Oxford University and the Church of England, and was initially located in Oxford city centre. The college moved to its current site in Parks Road, Oxford, in 1876, and has since undergone several expansions, including the addition of new buildings and facilities, such as the Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded Keble Advanced Studies Centre. The college has also been associated with notable events, such as the Oxford Union debates, and has hosted prominent speakers, including Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, and Harold Wilson.
● Buildings and grounds
The buildings and grounds of Keble College, Oxford, are a notable feature of the college, with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, including the Keble College Chapel, designed by William Butterfield, and the Acland Hospital, a former hospital that now serves as a student residence. The college is situated in Parks Road, Oxford, near the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum and the Pitt Rivers Museum. The college's grounds also include a number of notable buildings, such as the Keble College Library, which houses a collection of over 30,000 volumes, and the Pusey House, a theological library and research centre. The college has also been associated with notable architects, including William Butterfield, Giles Gilbert Scott, and Alec Clifton-Taylor.
● Academic profile
The academic profile of Keble College, Oxford, is strong, with a diverse range of subjects offered, including Classics, English Literature, History, Philosophy, Physics, and Biology. The college has a number of notable academic staff, including Fellow of the Royal Society members, such as Sir Andrew Wiles and Sir Roger Penrose, and has been associated with prominent research institutions, such as the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics and the Oxford Institute for New Economic Thinking. The college has also produced a number of notable academics, including Nobel laureate Sir Peter Medawar, Fields Medal winner Sir Andrew Wiles, and Pulitzer Prize winner Margaret Drabble. The college has connections to other institutions, such as University College, Oxford, Brasenose College, Oxford, and St Anne's College, Oxford.
● Student life
Student life at Keble College, Oxford, is vibrant, with a range of extracurricular activities and societies available, including the Keble College Boat Club, the Keble College Football Club, and the Keble College Music Society. The college has a strong sense of community, with a number of student-run events and activities, such as the Keble College Ball and the Keble College Garden Party. The college is also home to a number of notable student organizations, including the Oxford University Conservative Association, the Oxford University Labour Club, and the Oxford University Liberal Democrats. The college has connections to other student organizations, such as the Oxford Union, the Oxford University Student Union, and the National Union of Students.
● Notable alumni
Keble College, Oxford, has a number of notable alumni, including Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Harold Wilson, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, and Nobel laureate Sir Peter Medawar. Other notable alumni include BBC Director-General Greg Dyke, Channel 4 CEO Andy Duncan, and The Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger. The college has also been associated with notable figures in the arts, including author Margaret Drabble, poet Geoffrey Hill, and composer James MacMillan. The college has connections to other notable institutions, such as Eton College, Winchester College, and Harrow School.
● Governance and finance
The governance and finance of Keble College, Oxford, are overseen by the college's Governing Body, which includes the Warden of Keble College, Oxford, the Bursar of Keble College, Oxford, and a number of Fellows of Keble College, Oxford. The college is a registered charity and is subject to the Charities Act 2011. The college's finances are managed by the Bursar of Keble College, Oxford, and the college has a number of notable donors and supporters, including the Wellcome Trust, the Leverhulme Trust, and the Clore Duffield Foundation. The college has connections to other institutions, such as the University of Oxford's Council and the Oxford University Endowment. Category:Colleges of the University of Oxford