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a b c C. Davis and J. Garnett (2008). Tutorial Teaching at Wadham: A History. Oxford: The Development Office of Wadham College. The Dorothy Wadham Building, on Iffley Road, was designed by Allies and Morrison and opened in 2019. It houses undergraduates, predominantly in their second year of studies. [34] Gardens [ edit ] Undergraduates read for, to use the local terminology, a ‘ First Public Examination’ (FPE) and, if successful, proceed to a ‘ Final Honour School’ (FHS). Wadham College ( / ˈ w ɒ d ə m/) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford [3] in the United Kingdom. It is located in the centre of Oxford, at the intersection of Broad Street and Parks Road. Wadham’s hall is one of the largest amongst Oxford colleges. It’s notable for its great hammer-beam roof and the Jacobean woodwork of the entrance screen. The hall is decorated with portraits of the founders and of distinguished members of the college.

Ryan, Michael (2 September 1969). "We'll See You Later, Agitator". The Age (Melbourne) . Retrieved 16 June 2013.The Graduate Centre is normally open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year, except for a short period over Christmas and the New Year. There will be periods during the week when areas will need to be closed for a short time for cleaning. The bar is managed and operated by the MCR. It is very important that users abide by the conditions of the Premises License. The Domestic Bursar should be consulted for advice. Details on opening hours will be circulated by the MCR. For safety reasons, no alcohol is to be consumed in the Barbara Naylor Garden (roof terrace). Regularly cleaning shared spaces for all cluster flats, including all high touch surfaces. These spaces include staircases, garden room, laundry room and computer room.

Students are responsible for ensuring that they enter themselves for their exams in a timely fashion. The College awards these two prizes for written work of exceptional merit in either the Arts and Social Sciences or Sciences and Mathematics. Details of how to submit essays are circulated to all eligible students annually, usually in Trinity Term.Where possible planned maintenance is carried out in the vacations. If maintenance is required to take place in term time we endeavour, wherever possible, to give 5 days’ notice. Any complaints about defects not being rectified should be reported to the Maintenance Operations Manager in the first instance. Since 1976, Wadham has been distinctive in having a Student Union, [37] which in principle represents both undergraduate and graduate members. In practice the SU is more concerned with undergraduate interests and activities, whilst the separate MCR committee represents graduate students. [38] The College has in place a Waste Management Policy which forms an integral part of our approach to preserving, wherever possible, natural resources. However, this policy can only work with your cooperation. We all have an obligation to play a part in minimising waste and recycling. Main article: List of Wadham College, Oxford people Sir Roger Penrose, Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics (1973–1999) and Nobel Laureate Amongst Wadham's most famous alumni is Sir Christopher Wren. Wren was one of a brilliant group of experimental scientists at Oxford in the 1650s, the Oxford Philosophical Club, which included Robert Boyle and Robert Hooke. This group held regular meetings at Wadham College under the guidance of the warden, John Wilkins, and the group formed the nucleus which went on to found the Royal Society.

During cleaning times you will be politely asked to vacate these areas to give time and space to enable our staff to work effectively and safely. As one of the bigger colleges of the University, we offer one of the largest selections of courses. We welcome academic excellence, diversity and independence, and are known for our inclusive and welcoming culture. Under the original statutes, women were forbidden from entering the college, with the exception of a laundress who was to be of 'such age, condition, and reputation as to be above suspicion.' [10] Andrew Hodges, the theoretical physicist and author of The Imitation Game, the biography of Alan Turing, is a Tutorial Fellow in mathematics at Wadham. Having taught at Wadham since 1986, Hodges was elected a Fellow in 2007, and was appointed Dean from start of the 2011/12 academic year. Notable members of the College include John Wilkins, co-founder of the Royal Society, Robert Blake, Cecil Day Lewis,Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury,Melvyn Bragg, broadcaster and novelist, and actress Rosamund Pike. Food & beverage

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To be admitted to a degree examination, full-time students need to have fulfilled the requirements to have spent at least 42 nights in Oxford during each of their University Terms. Our students thrive on being taught by internationally renowned tutors and enjoy access to academic skills support, purpose-built study spaces and a library that is open 24/7. Wadham students can also benefit from a professional and dedicated welfare team and disability support. Pavka, Evan (14 March 2018). "Amanda Levete Architects Unveil Oxford University Addition". ArchDaily . Retrieved 2 September 2019. Undergraduates must be in residence in time for meetings at 14:00 on the Thursday preceding the start of Full Term (commonly known as Thursday of 0th week). They should be available to sit collections, and to see tutors and out-tutors at any time from 14:00 to 19:15 on the Thursday, from 09:00 to 19:15 on the Friday, and if necessary from 09:00 to 19:15 on the Saturday. They must stay in residence until the Saturday on which Full Term ends.