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History Day

academic
community

Date & Time

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

10:00

Venue

Somerville College

Woodstock Road, Oxford, UK

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Sat 21 Mar
10:0019:00

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About this event

A dedicated day for exploring historical themes and research at Somerville College. The event invites historians and enthusiasts to engage with the college's rich academic heritage.

Why you should come

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• Discuss current historical research with Fellows Benjamin Thompson and Natalia Nowakowska

• Celebrate the endowment of the Liz Cooke Fellowship with the Somerville history community

• Enjoy a formal dinner in Hall and 'second dessert' in the Mary Somerville Room

Event Highlights

  • Celebration of the endowment of the Liz Cooke Fellowship in History
  • Research presentations by History Fellows Benjamin Thompson, Natalia Nowakowska, and Faridah Zaman
  • Formal dinner in the College Hall followed by the 'second dessert' tradition
  • Coordinated schedule with Barbara Harvey’s Memorial Service on March 22nd

Speakers

Benjamin Thompson

History Fellow at Somerville College

Natalia Nowakowska

History Fellow at Somerville College

Faridah Zaman

History Fellow at Somerville College

Programme

14:00

Arrival

Arrival in Brittain-Williams Room with coffee and biscuits

14:30

Research Session 1

Academic presentations in Flora Anderson Hall

16:00

Tea

16:30

Research Session 2

Continuation of historical research presentations

18:00-19:00

Break

19:00

Evening Reception

Gathering in the Mary Somerville Room

19:30

Dinner

Dinner in Hall, followed by second dessert in the Mary Somerville Room

What to bring / Requirements

  • History alumni status
  • Advance booking required
  • Registration required for the Barbara Harvey Memorial Service if attending

Organized by: Somerville College Oxford

Contact: enquiries@some.ox.ac.uk

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