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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 1d

Don't miss Dr Lynn Robson's seminar this Monday at Trinity College, where we will explore '"Ladies of Wool": Hilary Mantel and tapestries of the Queen of Sheba and Queen Esther.'

📅 Monday 20 October, 5pm
📍 Trinity College

Free and open to all - join us for a fascinating discussion!

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 16d

On behalf of the entire Regent's community, we extend our warmest congratulations and our support for Jane in her new role! And we wish her the best of luck ⭐

#RegentsParkCollege #Regents #RegentsCommunity #RegentsAlumni #GreshamCollege #AlumniNews #CommunityNews

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 16d

Jane has already made remarkable contributions in her roles at Oxford. We are confident she will bring the same intellectual rigour, vision and commitment to the public mission of Gresham College, helping to sustain and expand its tradition of free, accessible public lectures in the heart of London.

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 16d

Huge congratulations to Regent's alumna, first female Fellow of the College, and current Honorary Fellow Professor Jane Shaw, who has recently been announced as the new Provost at Gresham College, effective December 2025 👏

You can read the full story on the Gresham website 🔗

Professor Jane Shaw to become Gresham College’s new Provost

We

www.gresham.ac.uk

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 19d

💡 Friday 9 and Friday 16 January 2026 - 'Discerning the Mind of Christ: Slow Wisdom in the Local and Wider Church'. A special joint online conference between the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent's, Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies and Georgetown College.

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 19d

📙 Tuesday 4 November - In-person book launch: 'Divine Windows, Seeing God through the lens of science', by David Gregory. With responses from familiar faces Bethany Sollereder and Robert Ellis!

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 19d

📘 Wednesday 22 October - Online book launch: 'John Clifford and Radical Nonconformity', by John Watts.

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 19d

Check out these upcoming events from the Centre for Baptist Studies ↘️

Register now via the links and QR codes in the graphics!

#CentreForBaptistStudies #RegentsParkCollege #Regents #BaptistStudies #BookLaunch #Conference #BaptistStudiesEvents

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 26d

#RegentsParkCollege #Regents #RegentsResearch #BlackTheology #Theology

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · 26d

Prof Reddie's research lies at the intersection of Black liberation theology and Practical theology, focussing on developing a participative model of Black theology that seeks to impact the consciousness of ordinary Black people, particularly those living in inner-city poor communities in Britain ↘️

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Sep 8

#RegentsParkCollege #Regents #Fellowship #RegentsResearch #Theology #TheologyAndEnvironment #TheologyAtOxford #Oxford #OxfordUni #UniOfOxford

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dr Tim Middleton’s research focuses on the intersections of theology and religion with science, nature and the environment 🌱. But what does that mean? Tim has helpfully summarised his current research in 💯 words for us so we can get a glimpse of his fascinating ‘big picture’ questions!

Notebook page titled "MY RESEARCH IN 100 WORDS WITH DR TIM MIDDLETON" featuring a short paragraph about climate change, species extinction, and Christian visions of the future. A small photo of Dr Tim Middleton appears at the bottom of the page.

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Sep 5

Although we'll miss Trent as he settles into life at New College, we hope that he'll pop in to visit us all at Regent's all the time! You've always got a home here. Congratulations, Trent - we can't wait to hear all about your future research 👏 ⭐

#RegentsParkCollege #Regents #RegentsAlumni

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Sep 5

Trent has enjoyed an almost 20-year career in the Australian Army, and already has a Master of Military and Defence studies, and an MSt in History of War from Regent's. After serving a United Nations Peacekeeping Operation for much of 2025, Trent is looking forward to continuing his research.

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are delighted to congratulate Regent's alumnus, Trent Harron (2023, Mst History of War), who will be returning to Oxford next term to commence studies for a DPhil in History at New College!

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Aug 15

You can learn more about the Race and Resistance Hub here 🔗 www.torch.ox.ac.uk/race-and-res...

Race and Resistance

Launched in January 2013, the Race and Resistance programme brings together researchers, students, and activists in the history, literature, and culture of anti-racist movements across the modern worl...

www.torch.ox.ac.uk

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Aug 15

Anthony will mainly focus on overseeing a continued set of programmes taking place in the Humanities Building on Friday lunchtimes. He will be the fifth academic lead to oversee the Hub, the first from a PPH and the very first Theologian! Congratulations, Professor Reddie, on this exciting new role.

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Aug 15

We are delighted to share the news that Professor Anthony Reddie has been asked to become the lead academic for the 'Race and Resistance' Hub at TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities for the next three academic years!

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Aug 11

You can check out the episode here 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHTO...

#BlackTheology #ProfessorOfBlackTheology #OxfordUni #RegentsParkCollege #Regents

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Aug 11

Anthony recently took part in an interview with Professor Kwok Pui Lan, a leading postcolonial theologian. Together, they discussed how Anthony became the first Professor of Black Theology; developing black theology since the 1990s; and the first course on Black theology, which he offered in 2023.

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Aug 11

Prof Anthony Reddie is the first Professor of Black Theology in the history of the University of Oxford and Director of the Centre for Black Theology, based at Regent's 🎓

How I Became the First Professor of Black Theology at Oxford

YouTube video by Kwok 'n' Roll

www.youtube.com

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Jul 22

As featured in Regent’s Now 2024, Keng Yu reflects on the fast-paced and rewarding world of editing — and the incredible support she’s found at Regent’s along the way.

Read the full story and discover how our students are shaping Oxford on the College website 🔗 www.rpc.ox.ac.uk/editing-oxfo...

Editing Oxford with Regent’s Undergrad, Keng Yu Lai |

www.rpc.ox.ac.uk

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Jul 22

Editing Oxford with Keng Yu Lai ✨

From editing some of Oxford's most popular student publications, to receiving a press invitation to review an exhibition at the Tate Modern, Regent's class of '25 leaver Keng Yu Lai is making waves in the world of student journalism!

A person with shoulder-length black hair, smiling to camera and wearing a dark sweater, stands in front of a wall densely covered with vibrant red Virginia creeper leaves. The vivid foliage creates a strong contrast with their dark clothing.

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Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Jul 9

"It's a tribute to the mentors who shaped me and to the next generation we now support."

#RegentsParkCollege #Regents #RegentsCommunity #KingsBirthdayHonours #OBE

Regent's Park College @regentsox.bsky.social · Jul 9

Gareth reflects, "This honour reflects the power of collaboration - from the Queen's Green Canopy and the Royal Opera House to Oxford and the Serpentine. I've always believed in building with care and purpose, guided by trust, humility, and the courage to do things differently."

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