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We hope you enjoy this new digital edition of Ring True. To keep you updated on all College news and events we will be sending you a new issue every two months.
It's been a busy few months for our new President, Jane Clarke, since she took office on 1 October, juggling travel to conferences and alumni meetings, getting to know the Fellowship and other members, and developing a strategic vision for the next seven years — and beyond. Find out her impressions so far in her new blogpost.
March Applications
In order to offer every opportunity to returning learners, we hold a second round of undergraduate admissions with a deadline of 1 March. This allows potential students who are out of step with the normal academic schedule to show our Admissions Tutors they would be good candidates. We sat down with some students to find out why they chose to apply in March and how that led to their success. If you know a prospective student who might benefit, please do let them know about the March round.
Zenobia Ismail received a travel grant that allowed her to support her PhD fieldwork in South Africa.
ANNUAL FUND
Keep an eye on your inbox and postbox for our Annual Fund mailing, which will be sent out next month. The Fund allows us to support students who might not otherwise be able to take a place at Wolfson or in order to help them make the most of their time here. We'll be sharing some of their inspirational stories and explaining more about how you can help support this year's Fund.
An OBE for Wolfson Fellow
Congratulations to Wolfson Emeritus Fellow Ian Goodyer on receiving the Order of the British Empire for services to psychiatry in the New Year's Honours list. Ian popped into the College to talk to us about the honour, his work and to share some memories of Wolfson.
Ian Goodyer OBE in the Lee Hall at Wolfson. Can you spot his portrait in the 40th anniversary mural?
New WCSA committee
"WCSA this year has plenty in store, from securing access to punts to filling a cupboard with necessities for students. Our Ents team have packed the term with events, starting with Refreshers' Week. We'll also be having four Bops, puppies and a Jazz Night. We've also revamped our website where you can find out about all our activities."
- Brian Robertson, WCSA President
Ramping up Access
Next time you visit Wolfson you'll notice a spruced-up and more accessible front entry. Made of Yorkstone with Argento edging, and illuminated with solar-powered lights, our new access ramp makes passage easier for wheelchairs, delivery trolleys and prams. The new extra-wide doors are made of English oak and have automatic entry buttons. Enhancing the project's green credentials, we have saved the old doors to install in the Jack King Building. A fine Wolfson Welcome indeed.
(A video of our Praelector, Dr Brian Cox, testing the stability of the new ramp can be viewed on our Facebook page.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Diasporic Brush
A new exhibition opened on 20 January at the College, combining paintings from the Lee Seng Tee Collection along with works of six young artists of the Siaw-Tao Chinese Seal-Carving, Calligraphy and Painting Society. Runs until 1 April. More details here.
Image: extract from The more we get together, Ink painting, Ng S H, 2017)
Concert Calendar
The musical year begins at Wolfson on Saturday 27 January with the first of the term's lunchtime concerts in the Lee Hall featuring our Director of Music Lynette Alcántara. The Lent Term Concert is on Sunday 18 March with A Brahms Soirée.
More details here.
Wolfson Research Event
The 6th annual Wolfson Research Event, an 'intellectual box of chocolates', will take place on Friday 2 March from 11am - 6:30pm. Keynote speakers include Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser and Dr Danny Kingsley. The event features posters, presentations and demonstrations from a wide variety of students' research. Open to all.
More details here.
MORE TO EXPLORE
Take a look at the winning images from our photo competition, read about Wolfson members' research on quantum grasshoppers, brain 'hubbiness' and photovoltaics powered by algae. Visiting Wolfson? Take a look at our new accommodation pages and book online.
Photos: Jane Clarke and Wolfson Research Event by Nathan Pitt; all others by Fiona Gilsenan.
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