MSL Membership System Events

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: St Pauls Cathedral (21/09/2026, 09:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:11:39 +0100

Visit to the St Paul's Cathedral

Please click the link to registar your attendence:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-st-pauls-cathedral-tickets-1995074236748?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1u9b4i2*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTYwMDMxNzIyNi4xNzg1NDA2NTMz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDY1MzIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDY1MzIkajYwJGwwJGgw

Goodenough Giving Day's Formal Hall (17/11/2026, 18:30)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:11:17 +0100

Formal Hall

Formal Hall is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a formal candlelight dinner in the magnificent splendour of our Great Hall and spend an evening with your course mates, friends, visiting family members and alumni of the College.

Each dinner includes two beautifully presented courses, plus coffee and a sweet treat at the end. A bar will be available throughout the evening with a selection of drinks to purchase, including bottles of prosecco and wine for the table.

There will be limit of 100 diners at each event, at a cost of £30 per head for Members and their guests.

We encourage you to dress up for the occasion: black tie, evening wear, your national dress or simply your favourite clothes are all suitable attire!

If you’re interested in attending, please purchase your ticket(s) on The Square. Bar service at Freddie’s prices will open at 6.30pm in the Great Hall, with dinner being served at 7pm and the event concluding at around 9.45pm.

Dietary, access and other requirements:
Special dietary options must be pre-booked via email. no later than a week prior to the event. Please let us know by email (david.miller@goodenough.ac.uk)

Advice would be to inform us as soon as you have purchased your ticket(s) including allergens.

Help required
Formal Hall dinners are made possible through the use of Member volunteer serving staff. If you'd like to volunteer, there are a number of spaces available at this and upcoming dinners. For your help you will receive some complimentary food credit.

Please contact David Miller, PA to College Director & Governance Office: david.miller@goodenough.ac.uk if you’re interested, regularly or just occasionally. The kitchen crew are lovely.

Any Member volunteering as waiting staff will be provided with training from BaxterStorey, receive a free meal, and be given the equivalent of five meals in lieu of payment.

Financial Assistance
Some financial help is available to those experiencing financial difficulties. Please contact the Dean to apply.

CV Workshops: Led by Member Daniyal Ahmad - MBA Student at London Business School (22/10/2026, 18:00)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:37 +0100

GOODENOUGH COLLEGE MEMBERS

Fallen in love with London, and want to work here after graduating?

A relaxed, friendly session for Members looking for a job once their degree is over.

No experience needed. Just turn up and

we'll work through it together.

CV review with a fellow resident

Bring your CV

LED BY DANIYAL, MBA STUDENT AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL

Mecklenburgh Square Garden: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (03/10/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

A community-led volunteering initiative invites members' to participate in monthly gardening sessions at Mecklenburgh Square Garden. The activity combines light physical exercise, time outdoors, and social interaction in a structured yet informal setting.

The sessions are accessible (drop-in format), inclusive (no prior experience required), and low-pressure (short, defined time window). The emphasis is on mutual benefit: improving the garden while supporting individual physical health, mental clarity, and social connection. Practical guidance (e.g., bringing gloves) ensures ease of participation, while community contact details provide continuity and engagement beyond a single session.

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College (07/10/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:10:23 +0100

In this session you will gain information on all of the additional things you would need to know about staying at the College

Registrar Tours are compulsory for all new Members of the College. Please sign up and attend the session closest to your arrival date.

Wednesday 02 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 09 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 07 October 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Welcome Period: Music & Desserts Concert (01/10/2026, 20:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:22:16 +0100

Welcome to Goodenough College,

Come by and hear the musical skills of your fellow Members, followed by delicious desserts to celebrate the sweet muse of the performances.

First come first serve basis, doors open 7.45pm- They will be shut and locked once the performances begin, please do not try to open them.

IF YOU WISH TO BE PART OF THE PERFORMERS, email charley.light@goodenough.ac.uk & goodensemble3@gmail.com WITH your musical experience/talent(s).

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goodenough-music-desserts-concert-tickets-1996089567630?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*45luls*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTYzMzY5NjIzOS4xNzg1OTMzNTkz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU5MzM1OTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU5MzM1OTIkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period: Welcome Drinks (30/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:25:28 +0100

Welcome to Goodenough College.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goodenough-welcome-period-welcome-drinks-tickets-1996225066912?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*i4xfsg*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDQ5NDg1MzMwLjE3ODU1MDMzOTQ.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU1MDMzOTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU1MDMzOTMkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College (30/09/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:27:43 +0100

In this session you will gain information on all of the additional things you would need to know about staying at the College

Registrar Tours are compulsory for all new Members of the College. Please sign up and attend the session closest to your arrival date.

Wednesday 02 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 09 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Welcome Period: Orientation (28/09/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:07:06 +0100

Overview

The Registrar and Dean will inform you about all you need to know whilst staying at Goodenough. PLEASE ONLY ATTEND ONE OF THESE SESSIONS.

The Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at Goodenough College.

Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members.

Timings
18:00 - 19:00, Talk
19:00 - 20:00, Complimentary Meal, Great Hall
(You must attend the talk to receive the free meal).

Orientation is compulsory for all new Members of the College.
Please book your space for the session closest to your arrival date.

Tuesday 01 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 07 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 14 September 2026, London House, Churchill Room

Monday 21 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 28 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Tuesday 06 October 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Welcome Period: LGBTQ+ Mixer (26/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:10:08 +0100

Come along and meet your fellow LGBTQ+ members. First 10 cocktails are free!

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcome-period-lgbtq-mixer-tickets-1996088995920?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College (26/09/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:04:01 +0100

In this session you will gain information on all of the additional things you would need to know about staying at the College

Registrar Tours are compulsory for all new Members of the College. Please sign up and attend the session closest to your arrival date.

Wednesday 02 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 09 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Welcome Period - Musicians Drinks (By Invitation Only) (22/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:53:55 +0100

The Dean hosts a formal welcome event by invitation for College Musicians.

If you are interested in attending, please register your interest and email charley.light@goodenough.ac.uk.

Confirmation that you have been placed onto the attendy list will be sent via Charley.

Thanks

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College (23/09/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:27:43 +0100

In this session you will gain information on all of the additional things you would need to know about staying at the College

Registrar Tours are compulsory for all new Members of the College. Please sign up and attend the session closest to your arrival date.

Wednesday 02 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 09 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Welcome Period: Welcome Drinks (21/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:41:54 +0100

Welcome to Goodenough College.

Welcome Period: Clubs and Societies Fair (29/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:23:01 +0100

Come one come all to meet your active Clubs and Socieities and all the fun and enrichment they have to offer!

From Cultural, to Educational, social and to adventure you could find the society for you. No need to sign up to attend the fair.

Clubs & Society Organisers: You must complete the following: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FImeCXZIjaPbudtwvuoKaMj8qre2CMhGX4AvIonLPF0/edit?usp=forms_home&ouid=111920167101044913786&ths=true

Club & Societies Fair – Tables must be booked by 19.09.24, please send emails to

Thanks

Welcome Period - Boat Party 2026/27 (02/10/2026, 18:30)

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:14:02 +0100

Join us on the M.V Pearl of London

Leave Goodenough, LH Reception: 18:30

Board the boat at Westminster Pier: 19:30

Departs from the Pier: 20:00

Mid Stop at Westminster Pier: 22:00 (if you would like to get off the boat early)

Ends at Westminster Pier: 00:00

Fancy dress themed: Pirates and Swashbuckers

Feel free to make your own way to Westminster Pier. But please be on time otherwise we will need to leave you.

No food or drink to be taken onto the boat. Note you will be searched prior to boarding.

You will also need to show your ticket & Goodcard.

Bloomsbury Festival - Create and Celebrate - Goodensemble Orchestra (24/10/2026, 20:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:21:29 +0100

The musicians of Goodenough College present a grand serenade to Music. Drawing on their resident creatives from across the globe, orchestra, singers, and soloists are united in an emotionally charged selection of works, a series of golden threads that the listener may be enticed to follow, at their desire. Expect the unexpected; expect to be confronted; expect to be moved.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bloomsbury-festival-an-evening-with-goodensemble-a-musical-celebration-tickets-1992617846619

Programme in development by Goodensemble & the Music Society.

Goodenough Halloween Party (31/10/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:21:28 +0100

Good company, treats & music

Prizes to be won - Best fancy dressed competition.

Members: £8
Guests: £10

Winter Ball (05/12/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:16:45 +0100

Presenting the Goodenough College Winter Ball! 🎲 Tickets available

Goodenough Social Chairs brings you the Goodenough Winter Ball 2026

Good music, entertainment & people.

Ticket price:

Members: £18

Guests: £25

Dresscode: Black Tie

Event Information

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Goodenough College Winter Ball!

Tickets and two complimentary drinks tokens will be available at check-in which will be at the entrance to the Vestibule.

Security guards will be searching on entry..

Your complimentary drinks tokens must be used between the hours of 7pm and 9pm before the Great Hall is officially open. After this, drinks will be available to buy from the bar in the Great Hall (any remaining Drink Tokens are NULL & VOID)

No cash will be accepted at the bar.

There is no official cloakroom available inside.

The evening will commence in the Large Common Room from 7pm. There will be prizes to be won during the games as well as at the 10pm close (gambling is STRICTLY prohibited). Come early to learn the rules! (Expect blackjack and roulette).

Put your dancing shoes on and dance the night away!

Programme

Large Common Room

7:00-9:00pm Complimentary Drinks and Snacks

Vestibule

Great Hall

1:00 Music ends, Party Concludes.

Welcome Period - Opening Roman Catholic Mass (04/10/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:14:12 +0100

Join us for the first Roman Catholic Mass Service of the Term with College Chaplain, Father Brian

Goodenough Quiz Night (03/10/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:31:50 +0100

Welcome Period- Dean's Trip - Sir John Soane Museum (01/10/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:27:45 +0100

Walking Tour from Goodenough College to The Wallace Collection. Entry is free, some exhibits may cost an entry fee.

Dean's Trip – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcome-week-deans-trip-sir-john-soane-museum-tickets-1996096289736?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Welcome Period- Dean's Trip: Westminster (01/10/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:27:01 +0100

Walking Tour from Goodenough College to Westminster, Houses of Parliament where you'll see some of the City's popular sites and hear about the history behind them.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-westminster-tickets-1996092364997?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Welcome Period: Welcome Drinks (24/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:04:35 +0100

Welcome to Goodenough College.

Welcome Period: Dean's Trip- National Portrait Gallery (30/09/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:24:37 +0100

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcome-week-deans-trip-national-portrait-gallery-tickets-1996083887641?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Welcome Period - Dean's Trip Science Museum (30/09/2026, 09:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:23:56 +0100

Please click the link to signup: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-science-museum-tickets-1996082783338?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Welcome Periods- Deans Trip: Bloomsbury (29/09/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:20:26 +0100

Walking Tour of Bloomsbury, where you'll see and hear about some of the area's popular sites and the history

Please click link to sign up to attend the trip:

Dean's Trip - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-bloomsbury-tickets-1996089509456?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Charles Dickens Museum (29/09/2026, 08:30)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:18:30 +0100

Charles Dickens Museum

48-49 Doughty Street London WC1N 2LX

Dean's Trip - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-dickens-museum-tickets-1996085579702?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*18mm1zp*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY0MDcxNTYwMi4xNzg1NDA4Nzkw*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDg3ODkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDg3ODkkajYwJGwwJGgw

First Dining In Night of the Year : Best of British! (28/09/2026, 17:30)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:17:46 +0100

Note that this meal is designed to build community so take away boxes are not possible this evening. If you wish to take away your food normal prices will apply.

Families: 17:30 - 20:00
Rest of the College: 18:00 - 21:00
No need to sign up. Please bring your Goodcard to ensure you receive a free meal.

Welcome Period - Talk on Staying Safe in London (28/09/2026, 12:30)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:16:42 +0100

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Supreme Court (28/09/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:11:56 +0100

The final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases, and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Supreme Court hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance affecting the whole population.

Please click the link to sign up your attendence:

Dean's Trip – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goodenough-deans-trip-the-supreme-court-tour-tickets-1995158016335?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*dxjpxc*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjEyOTY3Mzk3OS4xNzg1NDA3MTc1*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDcxNzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDcxNzQkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period - All in Good Faith - A Ceremony of Inter-Faith Welcome (27/09/2026, 17:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:10:41 +0100

Welcome service open to members of the College of all faiths

Do contact The Dean if you would like to help and state also which religious tradition you would represent

Welcome Period Event -Meet Thy Neighbour Floor Event (26/09/2026, 00:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:09:21 +0100

PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES – there are prizes to be won.

Winners will be the most imaginative and successful get together. Submit your entry by sending a short email about the event, how many attended, what you did (no more than 200 words) and a couple of photographs to me – charley.light@goodenough.ac.uk by 12pm on Monday 02 October, 2024.

Photos via social Media:

For any photos you and concdenting members are willing to share via social media, please send charley.light@goodenough.ac.uk a sharedrive or sharedfolder.

Here are some ideas from other years

Get together in one of the butteries and have coffee or breakfast together (remember lots of others may have this idea and so the butteries may be busy)

Book a BBQ and get out in the garden grillin’ some meat. Put a note to all of the others in your group in their pigeon hole and ask them to bring along their own. Remember if you think you are going to be 20 or more you need to book a BBQ through Reception

Go to Regent’s Park and have a picnic.

Go to the National Gallery

Have an open house – leave your door open and invite those going past to come in for a chat and maybe a treat or cup of tea. Then go and visit others in their room

Have a little corridor event – if you have space you could set up a little music jam, meet for coffee or have afternoon tea

Walk along the Thames path.

Explore London with your neighbours

Try to do things where you can get to know each other. Try to keep the event free or as cheap as possible, so that everyone wants to join in. The more the merrier.

Welcome Period- Sports Drinks (25/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:06:52 +0100

The Dean hosts a formal welcome event by invitation for sports persons

If you are interested in attending, please register your interest and email the Dean at Alan.McCormack@goodenough.ac.uk

Email the Deans Progrmame and Events Coordinator, Charley Light: charley.light@goodenough.ac.uk , to request an invitiation.

Welcome Period: Meet the Members Council (25/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:06:16 +0100

The Members Council represents and advocates on behalf of members to the College management and board.

We are here to support you during your time at Goodenough and to ensure that the college administration understands the diverse needs (financial, personal, social, and cultural) of our college membership. Those that hold positions on the Members Council do so voluntarily and are committed to creating an intellectually thriving and culturally diverse environment in which future leaders are inspired and international understanding and tolerance are fostered.

Notably, we also

provide guidance on how to organise a club or society
provide funding for clubs and societies
award the Member of the Month

Constitution

The Members' Council operates as specified in the constitution of the Goodenough College Members' Association.

Welcome Period- Dean's Trip: V&A Museum (25/09/2026, 09:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:19 +0100

Welcome to the family of art, design and performance museums, where everyone is invited to enjoy the power of creativity.

Please click the event title below to be taken to the Event registration page:

Dean's Trip - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-victoria-albert-museum-tickets-1996088220601?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1trcniz*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTkwMDA0OTkwNC4xNzg1OTI5NzE0*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU5Mjk3MTMkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU5Mjk3MTMkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: The British Museum (24/09/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:03:45 +0100

Walking Tour from Goodenough College to The British Museum as well as entry into the museum.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-the-british-museum-tickets-1995144295295?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*p5n87r*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc0ODcwMzk3MS4xNzg1NDA3MTIx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDcxMjAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDcxMjAkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period: PhD Drinks (23/09/2026, 20:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:02:12 +0100

Welcome to Goodenough, meet your fellow PhD members.

The event is invite only. Email charley.light@goodenough.ac.uk to be invited.

Welcome Period - Dean's Trip: Soho (23/09/2026, 09:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:54:52 +0100

Soho, where you'll see some of the City's popular sites and the history of the area

Click on the link to sign up:

Dean's Trip - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-soho-tickets-1995143680456?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1tnpvsv*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA5OTE4MjEyNC4xNzg1NDA2ODQz*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDY4NDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDY4NDIkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period: Deans Trip- Regents Park & Primrose Hil (22/09/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:32:23 +0100

Regents Park & Primrose Hill, where you'll see some of the City's popular sites and the history of the area

Click the link to attend this trip:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-regents-park-primrose-hill-tickets-1995106070965?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*ug5o6b*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg4MTYyNDU0Mi4xNzg1NDA2NjU5*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDY2NTgkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDY2NTgkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: The National Gallery (22/09/2026, 09:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:31:19 +0100

Walking Tour from Goodenough College to The National Gallery

Entry to the Museum is free (some exhibitions require entry fee)

Sign up to the walk here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcome-period-deans-trip-the-national-gallery-tickets-1995074625912?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1fgdp9v*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjMxMDczNTMxLjE3ODU0MDY2MjA.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDY2MTkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDY2MTkkajYwJGwwJGgw

Welcome Period- Deans Trip: Tower Bridge (21/09/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:29:40 +0100

Walking Tour from Goodenough College to Tower Bridge, where you'll see some of the City's popular sites and the history of the area.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deans-trip-tower-bridge-tickets-1995074392213?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*131ocys*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY3NTU5NDk0Ni4xNzg1NDA2NTcx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MDY1NzAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MDY1NzAkajYwJGwwJGgw

The Dean's Sermon at the Opening of the Legal Year to the Senior Judiciary at York (York Minster) (11/10/2026, 11:00)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:58:08 +0100

The Dean will preach at the Opening of the Legal Year Ceremony at York Minster in the presence of the nation's senior judiciary.

Members who wish to travel to York are welcome to do so and entry to the ancient Minster Church is free.

This is a singular occasion of the British Establishment and many High Sheriffs and Lord Lieutenants will also be in attendance.

Smart dress is required, and it is possible to make day trips to York by train!

Do tell the Dean's Office if you are intending to visit.

Enemies and Rascals- College Fellow Evan Davis in Conversation with Terence Gower (12/10/2026, 19:30)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:49:17 +0100

The Dean has worked with Art Angel and KCL to curate an evening in the Maughan Library revolving around Canadian artist Terence Gowers's sound installation 'Enemies and Rascals'.

The event will manifest as a 'Conversation' between the artist and College Fellow Evan Davis of the BBC.

THIS EVENT IS PART OF FREIZE LONDON - THE INTERNATIONNAL CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR.

TWENTY (20) Member places are available and the Dean will recruit these in late September by random ballot.

Note that the event is timed top make it possible for those selected to join in Goodenough's art and humanities welcome drinks at 6pm on the same evening.

Argyris Colloquium on the Sculpture of FX Messerschmidt - College Fellow Dr Antonia Bostrom, Curator of the Budapest Exhibition at MFAB (26/05/2027, 14:00)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:54:36 +0100

The Dean will take a group of 8 College Members to Budapest in Hungary for the launch of the new FX Messerschmidt Sculpture Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts.

This ground breaking international exhibition of his sculpture is curated by College Fellow Dr Antonia Bostrom who will give us a unique insight into his work (1736-1783). Dr Bostrom is a global leader in the field.

The Colloquium begins at 3pm on Wednesday 26 May and ends at 5pm on Thursday 27 May.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel between London and Budapest and for any visas on insuraces they need in connection with the trip, but one nights free, shared, accommodation, all programme costs and most meals are met by the College with generous support from the Argyris Fund.

Recruits in February.

Baxterstorey: Themed Dinners, Halloween (29/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:43:21 +0100

Soup

Witches brew (minted pea & spinach)

Mains

Mrs. Lovetts meat pies

Steak & ale

Chicken, kale & mushroom

Artichoke, sweet potato & spinach

Served with

Braised red cabbage

Roasted root vegetables

Roast potatoes or mash

Gravy

Stuffed mummies

(enchiladas)

Chicken & roasted peppers

Baby skulls

(Mozzarella, tomato & onion calzone

Sides

Anti vampire – garlic courgettes

Frankenstein’s bolts – carrots

Braised maggots – rice

Selection of Halloween treats

Voodoo gingerbread

Ghost cup cakes

Baxterstorey: Themed Dinner, St Andews Day (30/11/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:34:34 +0100

Soup

Vegetable scotch broth

Main

Haggis

Vegan haggis

Teviotdale Pie

Neeps and tatties
Roasted root vegetables
Winter cabbage
Gravy

Dessert

Spiced winter fruits served with vanilla rice pudding

Baxterstorey: Themed Dinners, Day of the Dead - Mexican Celebration (05/11/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:28:56 +0100

Soup

sopa de fideo

Main

Chicken mole

Bean & chilli Tamales or Chiles Rellenos

queso fundido

Fiambre salad – without the meats, boiled eggs on the side
Elote ( Mexican street corn)
Nachos
Cheese
salsa

Dessert

Calabaza en Tacha, served with cream

Churros, cinnamon sugar or chocolate sauce

Baxterstorey: Themed Dinners, US Thanksgiving Dinner (26/11/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:26:51 +0100

Soup
Autumn carrot & sweet potato

Mains
Maple glazed turkey
Honey roasted ham
Vegetarian pot pie
- Corn bread
- Roasted sweet potato or buttered mash
- Roasted root vegetables
- Wet mac n cheese
- Cranberry sauce
- Gravy
Desserts
Pecan pie, stem ginger whipped cream

Baxterstorey: Themed Dinners, Canadian Thanksgiving Themed Dinner (12/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:25:27 +0100

Soup

Roasted butternut

Main

Lentil Loaf

Maple roasted ham

Blackened catch of the day

Mash potatoes
Cranberry sauce
Stuffing
Sage gravy

Dessert

Canadian apple crisp, whipped cream and maple syrup

If you have a dietary preference, allergy or intolerance please ask at the counter, we’ll be happy to help

Baxterstorey: Themed Dinners, Black History Month - Southern inspired. (08/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:20:57 +0100

Soup

Southern vegetable

Main

Southern fried chicken

Southern style pork chops

Blackened catch of the day

Corn bread
Southern baked beans
Mac N cheese
Collard Greens

Dessert

Sweet potato pie, whipped cream

Baxterstorey: Themed Dinner, Black History Month - Senegal (01/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:23:27 +0100

Soup

Senegalese Soup

Main

Mafé (chicken)

Soupou Kanja (Seafood and Okra Stew)

Vegetarian Mafé

Braised rice
Pickled onions
Ndambé
Salade Côte Cap Verte

Dessert

Sombi, with toasted coconut and lime

The Inaugural Perren Lecture on Physics and Society- Professor Robbertus Dijkgraaf, President-Elect of the International Science Council (25/11/2026, 19:00)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:17:03 +0100

Professor Robbertus Dijkgraaf is one of the world's leading String Theorists. Having been previously the Minister for Science in the Netherlands, he is the incoming President of the International Science Council and therefore one of the world's most prominent scientists.

https://council.science/profile/robbert-dijkgraaf/

This evening he gives the Inaugural Perren Lecture on Physics and Society at Goodenough.

This Lecture is jointly organised with UCL and chaired by College Fellow Professor Ofer Lahav, the Perren Professor of Astronomy.

It is prefaced by a networking Reception at 6.30pm.

100 Member places are available - free tickets will be listed on this ad during October.

Robbert Dijkgraaf, served as Director and Leon Levy Professor of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton from 2012–22. He was sworn-in as Minister of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands by King Willem-Alexander on January 10, 2022. He becomes President of the International Science Council in January 2027.

A prominent mathematical physicist, Dijkgraaf is an impassioned and eloquent advocate for pure scientific inquiry and the vital importance of encouraging creativity, imagination, and “out of the box” thinking. He offers a truly international perspective on science and policy having served as President (2014–17) of the InterAcademy Partnership, a consortium of more than 130 of the world’s national science academies, and Co-Chair (2009–17) of the InterAcademy Council, the global alliance of science academies advising the United Nations, the World Bank, and other international organizations.

Considered the voice of science in his native Netherlands, where he served as President of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences from 2008–12, Dijkgraaf is a best-selling author of books for a general audience, appears frequently on television—including annual live events that attract more than a million viewers—and writes monthly for the Netherlands’ top newspaper, NRC Handelsblad. A trained visual artist, a skilled moderator, and a dynamic spokesperson, Dijkgraaf is equally comfortable describing the wonders of nature and the connections between humanities and science as he is articulating issues of societal import.

Dijkgraaf is the author of The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge, published in 2017 by Princeton University Press, in which he and founding Director Abraham Flexner articulate how essential basic research and original thinking are to innovation and societal progress, a belief that has informed the mission of the Institute for nearly ninety years..

As a scientist, Dijkgraaf has made significant contributions to string theory. His research focuses on the interface between mathematics and particle physics. In addition to finding surprising and deep connections between matrix models, topological string theory, and supersymmetric quantum field theory, Dijkgraaf has developed precise formulas for the counting of bound states that explain the entropy of certain black holes. For his contributions to science, Dijkgraaf was awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest scientific award in the Netherlands, in 2003. He was named a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 2012. Dijkgraaf has been conferred honorary doctorates from Leiden University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and Radboud University Nijmegen and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts.

The Library and Chattels of The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn (18/11/2026, 16:00)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:57:34 Z

NINE (9) Member places are available. Random selection. Includes supper. This event will be recruited in October.

Dwayne's Halloween Hike- with College Fellow (and Chief Scout) Dwayne Fields (31/10/2026, 09:00)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:08:06 +0100

College Fellow Dwayne Fields is the Chief Scout!

https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/our-people/chief-scout/

To crown our commemoration of Black History Month, Dwayne invitse Members to come on a Halloween morning hike in Epping Forest. Lunch can be purchased locally afterwards.

TWENTY (20) Member places are available which will be recruited in October- kids also welcome.

The Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Talk, James Clark, Pol Roger Portfolio (04/11/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:35:40 +0100

James Clark, Head of Commercial at Pol Roger Portfolio, gives The Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Talk on the business of Champagne.

Pol Roger as a marque is deeply connected with Sir Winston Churchill, making the site of the Churchill Room very appositie.

The Talk will included a glass of champagne for everyone attending. (A non-alcoholic non-champagne option will also be available.)

Member places are limited to 30 on this occasion. Free tickets wikll be listed here in mid-October. No guests are permitted on this evening. Tickets will be checked on entry- if you do not sign up you will not be admitted. If you do sign up and don't attend you will be charged £20 for preventing another Member from enjoying the experience.

The evening is made possible through the generosity of Pol Roger.

Christopher Argyris Music Week In College (05/02/2027, 19:00)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:05:16 +0100

A week of concerts, recitals, galas, lectures and receptions! Free thanks to the generosity of the Argyris Benefaction

Dean's Colloquium on Humanitarianism and Food at the UN World Food Programme, Rome (10/03/2027, 17:00)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:02:58 +0100

The Dean will host an overnight Colloquium in Rome at the Offices of the UN's World Food Programme.

The Colloquium will be led by College Alumnus Luis Humberto Benitez Gonzalez of the WFP staff, together wih senior colleagues, and many issues within the the humanitarian response to global food issues will be discussed.

This overnight Colloquium begins in Rome on Wednesday 10 March at 17:00 and concludes in Rome on Thursday 11 March at 17:00. TWELVE (12) Member places are available which will be recruited by open application in January 2027. Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Rome on the dates in question and for any visas or insurances they may require in connection with the visit, but the rest of the programme costs, some meals and one night's free shared accommodation in Rome is provided by the College.

Governor Port Talk- Governing Fellow Professor Morag Shiach, ‘Virginia Woolf, Modernist London, and Mecklenburgh Square’. (08/10/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:29:38 +0100

Governing Fellow Professor Morag Shiach, a distinguished literature professor, gives one of the first 'Port Talks' of the College year, on Virginia Woolf- all welcome- come and get to know what Port Talks are!

The London Archives’ oldest document displayed at British Museum exhibition on Bayeux Tapestry (03/10/2026, 10:00)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:16:29 +0100

· Oldest document in City Corporation-owned The London Archives on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum

· Document dating from 1067 has never previously been loaned to an exhibition

· William Charter’s addition to Museum’s landmark exhibition aims to help put the tapestry into a broader context of medieval England

One is nearly 230 feet long, the other, just six inches – both of them, unique, hugely valuable, and of immense historical significance in their own right.

And for the first time ever, they will be viewed together at the British Museum later this year.

The William Charter - the oldest document held in the City of London Corporation’s extensive archives and never previously loaned to an exhibition - will be on display at The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum, which opens in September. Stored at the City of London Corporation-owned The London Archives, the Charter was given to the City of London by King William I in 1067, shortly after the Battle of Hastings, but before he entered the City. Measuring just six inches by one-and-a-half inches, it was written on vellum (parchment) in Old English.

The Charter bears one of the earliest surviving seals from William the Conqueror’s reign and is the earliest known royal or imperial document to guarantee the collective rights of the inhabitants of any town, granting nothing new to Londoners, but confirming the citizens' rights and privileges, which were already in existence. Translated into modern English, the Charter reads:

“William King greets William the Bishop and Geoffrey the Portreeve and all the citizens in London, French and English, in friendly fashion; and I inform you that it is my will that your laws and customs be preserved as they were in King Edward’s day; that every son shall be his father’s heir after his father’s death; and that I will not that any man do wrong to you. God yield you.”

Alongside the Charter will be a small display of items from the Museum’s collections and loans, including an illustrated manuscript from The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford and the Chew Valley hoard of silver pennies of Harold II and William I.

Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, Brendan Barns, said:

“What this remarkable, 969-year-old document lacks in size, it more than makes up for in its historical significance and importance to the history of the City of London Corporation and more widely, to our understanding of life and being ruled in 11^th-century England. Taking its place within a small and exclusive list of items, the William Charter’s inclusion in this landmark exhibition will help provide a compelling parallel with the Bayeux Tapestry.”

The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September and is being hailed as its return to England for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

The City of London Corporation, which owns The London Archives, is one of the largest funders of heritage and cultural activities in the UK and invests over £145m every year. The organisation manages a range of world-class cultural and heritage institutions, including the Barbican Centre, Tower Bridge, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Guildhall Library, Guildhall Art Gallery, The London Archives, and Keats House. It also supports the London Symphony Orchestra and London Museum, which will open on 28 November.7

College Period of Welcome and Orientation Begins (14/09/2026, 09:00)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:59:14 Z

Argyris Dean's Colloquium on Wordsworth- The Rt Hon The Lord Smith of Islington, The Chancellor of The University of Cambridge (17/03/2027, 17:00)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:08:04 +0100

The Dean will host a Colloquium on the English poet William Wordsworth at the historic Wordsworth Museum, Dove Cottage in Grasmere. The sessions will be led by The Rt Hon The Lord Smith of Islington, Chancellor of The University of Cambridge and expert on the poet.

TEN (10) Member places are available which will be recruited by open application in January 2027.

Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Grasmere but the programme costs, two night's shared accommodation and most meals are provided by the College.

This Colloquium is generously funded by the Argyris Benefaction.

Welcome Period- Jazz Night Special Event (20/09/2026, 20:30)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:41:38 +0100

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College (08/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:32:10 +0100

In this session you will gain information on all of the additional things you would need to know about staying at the College

Registrar Tours are compulsory for all new Members of the College. Please sign up and attend the session closest to your arrival date.

Wednesday 02 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 09 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Welcome Period- Registrars Tour of Goodenough College (03/10/2026, 10:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:29:57 +0100

In this session you will gain information on all of the additional things you would need to know about staying at the College

Registrar Tours are compulsory for all new Members of the College. Please sign up and attend the session closest to your arrival date.

Wednesday 02 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Wednesday 09 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 12 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 19 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 23 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 26 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Wednesday 30 September 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday 03 October 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30

Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:00 - 19:00

Welcome Period: Orientation (06/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:09:30 +0100

Registrar Tours are compulsory for all new Members of the College.
Please sign up and attend the session closest to your arrival date.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goodenough-college-welcome-period-new-member-orientation-tickets-522120003987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 03 September 2025, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 08 September 2025, London House, Churchill Room

Monday 15 September 2025, London House Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 22 September 2025, London House Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 30 September 2025, London House Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Tuesday 07 October 2025, London House Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Welcome Period: Orientation (21/09/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:07:06 +0100

Overview

The Registrar and Dean will inform you about all you need to know whilst staying at Goodenough. PLEASE ONLY ATTEND ONE OF THESE SESSIONS.

The Registrar and Dean will inform you about what you need to know whilst staying at Goodenough College.

Followed by a complimentary meal giving you a chance to meet your fellow members.

Timings
18:00 - 19:00, Talk
19:00 - 20:00, Complimentary Meal, Great Hall
(You must attend the talk to receive the free meal).

Orientation is compulsory for all new Members of the College.
Please book your space for the session closest to your arrival date.

Tuesday 01 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 07 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 14 September 2026, London House, Churchill Room

Monday 21 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Monday 28 September 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Tuesday 06 October 2026, London House, Large Common Room (LH LCR)

Dean's Seminar at the Eclipse of the Century- College Fellows Evan Davis (BBC), Professors Ofer Lahav FRAS, Professor Dame Alison Etheridge FRS, Professor Tamsin Mather FRS (01/08/2027, 17:00)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:40:04 +0100

The Dean will host a Dean's Seminar at the Total Solar Eclipse of Monday 2 August 2027.

The group will visit Cadiz in Spain from Sunday 1 August to Tuesday 3 August to experience the event. The time of totality will be approx 3.5 minutes at this point along the umbral path.

Up to TWELVE (12) Member places are available. Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Cadiz, Spain, and for any visas and insurance they may require in connection with the trip, but two night's shared accommdoation, all programme costs and most meals are provided free of charge.

College Fellow Evan Davis (BBC), a noted economist and 'eclipse chaser', will be joined by College Fellows Professor Ofer Lahav FRAS (Cosmologist, UCL), Professor Tamsin Mather FRS (Earth Science, Oxford), Professor Dame Alison Etheridge FRS (Probability, Oxford) -and their spouses Professor David Pyle (Earth Science, Oxford) and Professor Lionel Mason (Twistor Mathematics, Oxford)- to lead a vast penumbra of discussion and debate around the totality.

Recruits in May 2027.

Faculty Welcome Evening - Arts and Humanities, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Professor Linda Woodhead (12/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:13:59 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Arts and Humanities.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Argyris Dean's Colloquium on the Archaic Acropolis: Configuring the Hekatompedon and Pre-Periklean Athens- College Fellow David Stuttard (11/12/2026, 17:00)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:11:42 Z

The Dean will convene a Colloquium in Athens which will seek to explore the archaic acropolis. The task will be to see beyond the residue of the later Periklean building programme (Parthenon, Erechtheum, Nike Apteros, Peristyle) and to go in search of the Hekeptompedon and other earlier buildings.

Up to TWELVE (12) Member places are available. These will be recruited competitively in October.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Athens and for any visa permissions or insurances they may require in connection with such travel, but the programme in Athens, including 2 nights free shared accommodation and most meals is otherwise covered by the Dean's Office.

This opportunity is made possible by the generosity of the Argyris Family.

Robinson Dean's Colloquium on the Complexity of Criminality- College Fellows Dame Anne Rafferty, Dame Julie Maxton, The Lord Hughes of Ombersley, HHJ Brian Barker KC (20/11/2026, 17:00)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:54:40 Z

The first Dean's Colloquium of the Academic Year will be held in Valletta, Malta.

It will explore the complexity of criminality with a number of experts:

College Fellow Dame Anne Rafferty is lately of the Court of Appeal

College Fellow Dame Julie Maxton is sometime Dean of Laws at Auckland and coordinates the Royal Society's evidence and science project

The Lord Hughes of Ombersley is lately of the UK Suprme Court and was in his career Vice-President of the Criminal Division

HHJ Brian Barker KC presided over the UK's Central Criminal Court of the Old Bailey as Recorder of London.

Up to TWELVE (12) Member places are available. These will be recruited in early October.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Malta and for any visa permissions or insurances they may require in connection with such travel, but the programme on Malta, including 2 nights free shared accommodation and most meals is otherwise covered by the Dean's Office.

This opportunity is made possible by the generosity of Mr KLH Robinson.

Argyris Dean's Study Day on Shakespeare's As You Like It (21/10/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:58:03 +0100

The Dean will meet 6 Members in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, at 13:00 for a Study Day on William Shakespeare. The Study Day will include the visitation of the Shakespeare sites in Stratford and also VIP attendance at the RSC's all-male version of As You Like It.

Members are required to arrange their own travel to and from Stratford and it is very likely that the play will not end in time for them to catch the last train back to London - so they are likely also responsible for sourcing thier own overnight accom in Stratford-upon-Avon. A Seminar Dinner in included before the theatre.

SIX (6) Member places are available and will be recruited in early October. Random selection.

Generously supported by the Argyris Fund.

M&G Investment Seminar Supper with Sir Edward Braham, Chairman of M&G (16/03/2027, 17:00)

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:04:54 +0100

Sir Edward Braham, the Chairman of Investment Company M&G, has invited the Dean to put together a group of up to TWENTY (20) Members to discuss issues in global finance and investing over Supper at the Head Offices of M&G. This will be a three course supper hosted by the firm, one of the global players in finance.

Apart from Sir Edward (formerly Senior Partner of Freshfields), interlocators will include:

Ben Hamilton (Head of Investment Manager Oversight in the Treasury and Investment Office), Rebecca Slater (Director of Investment Data Platform) and others.

The Dean will recruit the group by ballot in early March 2027.

Dean's Seminar on Liquid Democracy- College Fellow Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli (09/04/2027, 17:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:14:14 +0100

The Dean hosts a Seminar in San Marino at which the issues in 'Liquid Democracy' and other related delegative and digital techniques will be discussed . Professor Michael Mainelli, sometime Lord Mayor of the City of London, and he will lead the sessions with his local contacts.

EIGHT (8) Member places are available and these will be selected by open recruitment in December 2026.

Two night's shared accommodation in San Marino is provided, all programme costs and most meals. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, insurance and visa costs.

Dean's Seminar on Bayesian Theory and the World of Bayes- Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS (12/03/2027, 17:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:15:11 +0100

Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS is one of the world's great Bayesian theorists and is lately President of The Royal Society, He offers a weekend consideration of the imporant of Bayesian Theory in statistics, mathematcis and life.

The venue for our relfection is the ancient and magnficient Villa Palazzola near Rome (Rocco di Papa).

12 Member places are available. Members are responsibkle for their own travel, visa and insurance costs, but everythjign else is funded by the College.

Recruits in December.

Interfaith Week: Workshop on Reading the Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (12/11/2026, 20:00)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:50:53 +0100

Description

An interactive workshop led by Dr Edward David of King’s College London, exploring Generation Z’s attitudes towards faith. Drawing on research presented in The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (Routledge, 2026), supported by Oxford’s John Fell Fund and AHRC funding at King’s College London, attendees will read and discuss short stories written by Gen Zers from around the globe. The workshop will consider how young people are rethinking religion and online influencers in a digital age.

The event forms part of Interfaith Week and will take place on Friday 12 November 2026, from 8pm to 9.30pm, at Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square.

Speaker biography

Edward David is Lecturer in Ethics and Values at King’s College London and Director of the Associateship of King’s College (AKC), as well as a Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford. He was previously the McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow in Christian Ethics and Public Life at Christ Church, Oxford (2022–2024), and a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford (2020–2022). His work explores moral formation, leadership, and spirituality in contemporary culture, and he is the author of Leadership by Example(Cambridge University Press) and, most recently, The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z (Routledge).

The Fitzgerald Dean's Colloquium on Business and Entrepreneurship- Governing Fellow Jonathan Fitzgerald and Alderman Vincent Keaveny (18/02/2027, 17:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:43:57 +0100

Governing Fellow Jonathan Fitzgerald has spent a lifetime in finance and business, working on Wall Street and elsewhere globally. He very generously sponsors a Dean's Colloquium in Ireland, home of the 'Celtic Tiger', to examine themes in business and entrepreneruship. He is joined by Alderman Vincent Keaveny, lately Lord Mayor of the City of London.

12 Member places are available. Memebrs are respoinsiblek for their travel and visa costs but everythign else is provided by the College. This is the three night study opportunity. Recruits in December.

The Lord Brittan Dean's Colloquium on Ancient Etruscan Civilisation- College Fellows Dr Sam Moorhead and David Stuttard (22/04/2027, 17:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:10:37 +0100

The Dean hosts a Colloquium in Rome to exlore what is left of the ancient Etruscans. College Fellows Dr Sam Moorhead (Archaeologist) and David Stuttard (Ancient Historian) will lead the sessions.

TWELVE (12) Member places are available and these will be selected by open application in February 2027.

THREE night's shared accommodation in Rome is provided, all programme costs and most meals. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, insurance and visa costs.

This Colloquium is generously sponsored by Lady Brittan in memory of her late husband, Leon.

Please note that this is a THREE NIGHT Colloquium.

Dean's Inter Faith Study Day on Islamic Paris with College Fellow Imam Dr Sayed Razawi (26/02/2027, 10:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:38:44 +0100

The Dean will host an Inter Faith Study Day on Islamic Paris.

Selected Members will visit the Grande Mosquee, the Cultural Centre and the Institut du Monde Arabe as well as dialoguing with local Muslims. They will be accompaniend bhy College Fellow Imam Dr Sayed Razawi, the Chief Imam of Scotland.

NINE (9) Member places are available which will be recruited by open selection in January 2027.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel by Eurostar to and from Paris and for any insurances or Visa permissions they may need but the programme, indluding supper, is otherwise fully funded.

Note that this is a DAY TRIP and no accommodation is provided. You may wish to stay overnight but -if so- that is at your own expense.

The Julius Meinl Dean's Colloquium on AI and The Mind- Professor Shitij Kapur, Vice Chancellor of Kings College London (16/04/2027, 17:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:39 +0100

The Dean hosts a Colloquium in Vienna at which the issues of AI and mental framing and wellbeing will be discussed academically. Professor Shjitij Kapur, the Vice Chancellor of KCL, is a globally significant psychiatrist and he will lead the sessions.

TWELVE (12) Member places are available and these will be selected by open recrutiment in January 2027.

Two night's shared accommodation in Vienna is provided, all programme costs and most meals. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, insurance and visa costs.

This Collquium is generously sponsored by Julius Meinl of Vienna.

Dean's Study Day on Science and Public Policy at the OECD in Paris (25/02/2027, 10:00)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:25:34 +0100

The Dean will host a Study Day at the OECD in Paris.

Selected Members will study issues of Science and Public Policy with the Science Directorate of the OECD.

TWENTY (20) Member places are available which will be recruited by open selection in January 2027.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel by Eurostar to and from Paris and for any insurances or Visa permissions they may need but the programme, indluding supepr, is otherwise fully funded.

Note that this is a DAY TRIP and no accommodation is provided. You may wish to stay overnight but -if so- that is at your own expense.

Faculty Welcome Evening - Economics and Business, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Dr Tim Hames (16/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:19:12 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Economics and Business.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Faculty Welcome Evening - Political and Social Sciences, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Ambassador Westcott (15/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:30:26 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Political and Social Sciences.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Faculty Welcome Evening - Medical and Natural Sciences, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Professor Sheila Rowan FRS (14/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:22:15 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in Medical and Natural Sciences.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Faculty Welcome Evening - Law, 6pm Drinks, 7pm Supper in Hall, 8pm Port Talk- Lord Reed (13/10/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:18:20 +0100

All Members of the relevant Faculty are welcome to attend this evening in LAW.

6pm Drinks party LH SCR

7pm Supper in Hall (use your free meal token)

8pm Port Talk in the Churchill Room- the Talk is open to all Members

Dean's Seminar on Pensions and Policy in Context- Sir Nicholas Lyons (07/05/2027, 17:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:54:42 +0100

Sir Nicholas Lyons is the Chairman of FTSE 100 Company Standard Life and is lately Lord Mayor of the City of London. He is a pensions expert and was responsible fro brokering the histroici Mansion House Declaration with the UK Government.

The Seminar takes place in the mediaevla Friary of San Francesco della Vigna in Venice

10 Member places are available. Memebrs are responsible for their travel and visa costs but everything else is provided by the College. This is a two night study opportunity. Recruits in February.

Port Talk given by Professor Susannah Maidment on the Bizarre Dinosaurs from the Middle Jurassic of Morocco: Implications for Armoured Dinosaur Evolution (07/10/2026, 19:00)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:33:42 +0100

Port Talk on the Bizarre Dinosaurs from the Middle Jurassic of Morocco: Implications for Armoured Dinosaur Evolution

Speaker - Professor Susannah Maidment

The Middle Jurassic was a pivotal period in dinosaur evolution, yet it remains one of the least understood chapters in dinosaur history due to the scarcity of fossils from the period. Recent discoveries from Morocco's El Mers III Formation, including North Africa's first stegosaur, Africa's first and the world's oldest discovered ankylosaur, and a newly excavated partial ankylosaur skeleton with an unprecedented body plan, are transforming our understanding of this enigmatic period while revealing one of the best-preserved Middle Jurassic terrestrial ecosystems on Earth.

This talk will explore these remarkable discoveries, the challenges of conducting palaeontological fieldwork in Morocco, and our efforts to build local research capacity and protect the region's fossil heritage.

Founders' Day- The Proclamation of New Fellows, Michaelmas Term Begins in College (05/10/2026, 17:00)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:48:47 +0100

Today at 5pm in the LH Quad the new College Fellows are proclaimed. Afterwards all are invited to the Founders' Day Reception in the LH LCR and Vestibule.

The Argyris Architecture Biennale Immersion Visit (10/05/2027, 15:00)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:07:53 +0100

The Dean will convene a group of 8 Members in Venice to visit the Architecture Biennale. Overnight shared accommodation is provided on Monday 10 May and the group will visit the Biennale venues during the day on Tuesday 11 May. Entry tickets are provided, as is a welcome supper on the Monday evening.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel and visa costs. Recruits in February. This opportunity is generously supported by the Argyris Fund

Holborn Community Association: Voluntary Opportunities (31/05/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Doorstep Help Volunteers , the information summarised:

Location: Home of Befriendee, remote with phone calls, or Millman Street Community Centre where needed

Hours: one hour a week minimum with further details as agreed with coordinator

Volunteer Role:

Older, often house-bound people are matched with trained volunteers who visit them, usually on a weekly basis, to offer friendship and support with light practical tasks.

Session Description:

Full training will be provided, expectation of DBS and training. Volunteers are in no way expected to perform personal care tasks, befriending is aimed solely at chats and support with light practical day to day tasks.

Doorstop Help Referral Form 55+

Email: declan@holborncommunity.co.uk

Call: 07484036879 / 02074052370 (option 2).

http://holborncommunity.co.uk/doorstep-help/

Sunday Socials Project Volunteering role, the information, summarised is:

Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Volunteer Role:
Volunteers support with food preparation, setting up, and cleaning up after the session. We also encourage volunteers to actively participate in the activity, engage with community members, and contribute throughout the event. Tasks may include helping participants with simple creative tasks (cutting, pasting, drawing), making tea or coffee, or simply chatting and offering companionship during the session.

To express interest:
Please contact Sudiksha with a short message outlining why you’d like to volunteer and your availability.
Email: sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk
Phone: 020 7405 2370 (option 1 or 3)

https://www.holborncommunity.co.uk/volunteering/individuals-arts-activities/

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Oppurtunity (25/04/2027, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

To express interest:
Please contact Sudiksha with a short message outlining why you’d like to volunteer and your availability.
Email: sudiksha@holborncommunity.co.uk
Phone: 020 7405 2370 (option 1 or 3)

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Oppurtunity (28/02/2027, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Oppurtunity (31/01/2027, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Oppurtunity (27/12/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Oppurtunity (29/11/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Oppurtunity (27/09/2026, 00:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:41:06 +0100

Project: Sunday Socials
Volunteering Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue: Holborn House, 35 Emerald Street
Dates: Last Sunday of each month

Session Description:
Sunday Socials is a monthly event aimed at reducing social isolation. We offer a free creative activity and lunch for adults and older adults from the local community.

Application Requirements:
No previous experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to get involved, and an interest in supporting the emotional and creative wellbeing of participants.

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (04/09/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

A community-led volunteering initiative invites local residents to participate in monthly gardening sessions at Brunswick Square. The activity combines light physical exercise, time outdoors, and social interaction in a structured yet informal setting. Participants engage in tasks such as planting, tidying, and maintaining shared green space, contributing to both environmental quality and personal wellbeing.

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (07/08/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (03/07/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (05/06/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (01/05/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (03/04/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (06/03/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (06/02/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (02/01/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (05/12/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Brunswick Square: Voluntary Gardening Sessions (07/11/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z

Just turn up and do bring your own pair of gloves!

Test Easter Egg Hunt Noi 2 (29/03/2027, 10:00)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:48:20 Z

Test Egg Hunt (28/03/2027, 20:00)

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:11:05 Z

Test Egg Hunt.

Embark on a hunt for clues and challenges with your family this Easter at William Goodenough House Quad!
Explore the quad and get involved in some traditional Easter games, like the egg & spoon race and egg rolling.

Find all the Easter eggs and win an adventurer’s certificate and chocolate treat!

Fun for all members and all families.