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March 2023

‘On Saturday 18 March 2023, the Balliol community came together in the Sheldonian Theatre to celebrate the life of Professor Jasper Griffin FBA (Balliol 1956, Dyson Junior Research Fellow 1961–1963, Tutorial Fellow in Classics 1963–2004, and Emeritus Fellow 2004-2019). Over 250 people heard speeches from former colleagues, students, and friends, before reconvening in college for drinks and dinner. A memorable event to mark the influence of one of the College’s – and University’s – most beloved and esteemed Fellows.’

Adrian Kelly (Fellow and Tutor in Ancient Greek Language and Literature)

COLLEGE NEWS

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In memoriam: Professor Jasper Griffin 1937-2019

'Truly memorable' and 'a poignant joy' were among the comments guests made after the memorial event celebrating the life and work of Professor Jasper Griffin FBA on 18 March.  

Back view of students watching man speaking next to screen

Discovery programme begins 

Balliol’s new academic-enrichment programme for 150 able and motivated Year 10 students in state schools has begun with the first of nine online sessions, which will also be recorded for a wider audience.

Coralia Cartis

EUROPT Fellowship

Professor Coralia Cartis (Professor of Numerical Optimisation and Fellow and Tutor in Mathematics) has been elected EUROPT Fellow 2023.

A trapped-ion clock node

Quantum entanglement breakthrough

Balliol people were among a group of Oxford physicists who conducted an experiment in which two optical atomic clocks were quantum entangled for the first time.

Balliol flag at half mast atop tower

RIP Jean Blumberg

Marking the sad news of the death of Jean Blumberg, widow of Baruch (Barry) Blumberg (Master 1989–1994), the Balliol flag was flown at half mast in her memory.

Richard Dumbill

Transplant Society medal

Richard Dumbill (2010, DPhil Surgical Sciences) won the Medawar Medal for best clinical presentation at the British Transplant Society’s annual congress.

Climate change that works - title on green background with illustration

Climate change journalism report

Felix Simon (2016, DPhil Information, Communication & Social Sciences) has published a report on what news organisations should do to improve their coverage of climate change.

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Balliol mooters win

Postgraduates Alyssa Glass (2019, DPhil Law) and Jonathan Tjandra (2022, BCL) won the Blackstone Chambers Postgraduate Mooting Championship 2023 in a Grand Final presided over by Tom Lowenthal (2010) of Blackstone Chambers.

Carl Woodall launch

Launch refitted

The Carl Woodall launch has had a complete overhaul and is once again riverworthy, thanks to a generous donation by Carl Woodall himself (Fellow and Domestic Bursar 2000–2009).

ALUMNI NEWS

Senior Proctor

Dr Kathryn Murphy (2004), Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oriel College, has been inducted as Senior Proctor of Oxford University.

Wenmiao Yu

Forbes listed

Wenmiao Yu (2015) and the co-founders of her company Quantum Dice have been selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2023 list in the technology category. 

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PUBLICATIONS

If you would like us to mention any significant work published this year or last, please send details to Anne Askwith. Previously submitted publications are listed on the alumni publications page.