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28 January 2026

The Future of Immersive Education

The Principal is delighted to invite you to an exciting event taking place on Wednesday 28 January. Visiting Fellow Anthony Geffen will be giving a talk on Immersive Education, exploring the use of AI and Virtual Reality...

25 January 2026 - 17:45

The Macbride Sermon 2026

The Macbride Sermon is Hertford College’s annual University Sermon, named after John Macbride, Principal of Magdalen Hall. This year’s preacher is Professor Louise Lawrence of the University of Exeter. John Macbr...

8 December 2025

Is Shakespeare Funny? The Trial of Shakespeare

We know Shakespeare can do romance, tragedy and political intrigue, but is he funny? Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is hosting a one-off, star-studded fundraising event featuring our very own Professor Emma Smith! ...

6 December 2025

Christmas Donor Drinks 2025

On Saturday 6 December we will welcome our donors back to college to enjoy festive refreshments and music in Chapel. This will be a chance for us to thank our donors on behalf of the fellows and students for their genero...

2 December 2025

Celebrating diversity at Hertford in honour of Alain Locke and the centenary of his publication of The New Negro

Join us to celebrate diversity at Hertford in honour of Alain Locke and the centenary of his publication of The New Negro. Readings and musical pieces by Hertford students Extracts from Alain Locke’s book Original ...

19 November 2025 - 20 December 2025

‘Petty Men’ / ‘A Celebration of Buzz’ Gala Night

Petty. Adjective. Of little importance. What if Julius Caesar wasn’t set in Rome, but in a dressing room – and Brutus and Cassius were understudies fighting to outshine the show relay? Petty Men tears up Shakespeareâ...

5 November 2025

Oxford Ministry for the Future presents The Arctic at the Crossroads

You are cordially invited to attend Oxford Ministry for the Future’s next public discussion The Arctic at the Crossroads with Bathsheba Demuth, Laline Paull and Joanna Kavenna, plus a panel of academics. The event ...

1 November 2025

Warnock Society Lunch 2025

The Principal and Fellows of Hertford College wish to invite members of the Warnock Society to save the date for a luncheon event on Saturday 1 November 2025 as a token of appreciation for remembering Hertford in your w...

23 October 2025

Hertford Society’s Afternoon Tea at The House of Lords

Lord Pannick QC, President of the Hertford Society, has kindly arranged private access to the House of Lords for tea by the Terrace, on Thursday 23 October 2025. The event will comprise of: Welcome Reception in the Cholm...

11 October 2025

Hertford College Boat Club Anniversary Lunch

October 2025 marks 150 years since the establishment of Hertford College Boat Club and 50 years of women rowing. Former Boat Club members are invited to join us to celebrate in style with a lunch in College. This will be...