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The Courts, the Church and the Constitution
The 2017 Annual Las Casas Lecture was delivered by Aidan O’Neill QC at Blackfriars on the 9th of November 2017. In his lecture, Aidan O’Neill QC reviews the unique relation...
Democracy and Human Dignity – Fit for Purpose?
The Las Casas Institute and St Mary’s University Twickenham jointly organised the first of a series of workshops and lectures examining the importance of human dignity in several policy areas....
Matriculation of new students 2017
We are delighted to welcome the 2017 intake of Blackfriars Hall students! Our intake includes, as always, those studying for Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in our core area of theology,...
Alumni Event 2017 Report with Pictures
A packed lecture on the Second Coming, and a delightful alumni dinner. Blackfriars participated once again in the Oxford University alumni weekend, a packed three days of varied and intriguing...
Leavers 2017: Paulina Lenik’s Story
Paulina Lenik, Blackfriars 2017 Leaver, reflects on her time at the Hall. Thinking back to the day I learnt that I was accepted into Oxford still gives me thrills. Although...
Goodies for the Leavers
We sadly bid farewell to our 2017 leavers, but send them on their way with a little gift. For the first time ever, Oxford University alumni cards were given out...
News from the JCR/MCR – Hannah Joy Sachs, Interview
Hannah Joy Sachs is a New Yorker studying for the MSc in Migration Studies. She tells us about her fascinating background and study interests. Tell us about your background and what...
News from the JCR/MCR – Student Profile: Nikolaas Deketelaere
Nikolaas Deketelaere is a Belgian student studying at Blackfriars this year, reading for a Master of Studies in Theology. He talks to us about his background, his studies, and where...
2017 Oxford in North America Events
Good news for any of our alumni who matriculated through Oxford University: there will be three alumni events organised by the University this April in Los Angeles, Palo Alto (Silicon...
A Timely Conference on ‘Truth Telling and Politics’
The Las Casas Institute at Blackfriars recently held a day-long conference on the perennial theme – but especially relevant in 2016 – of truth-telling in the world of politics. Blackfriars alumnus...