University of Oxford

University coat of arms

The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the United Kingdom, comprising a number of self-governing colleges and other institutions, most of which are located in and around the centre of Oxford.

The date of the foundation of the University is not known, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. In 1188, the historian, Gerald of Wales, gave a public reading to the assembled Oxford dons.

LGBT history

The Oxford University LGBT Lectures have been held annually since 2010.

Notable alumni and academics

• Balliol College, Oxford
• Brasenose College, Oxford
• Christ Church, Oxford.
• Corpus Christi College, Oxford
• Exeter College, Oxford
• Hertford College, Oxford
• Jesus College, Oxford
• Keble College, Oxford
• Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
• Magdalen College, Oxford
• Merton College, Oxford
• New College, Oxford.
• Nuffield College, Oxford
• Oriel College, Oxford
• Pembroke College, Oxford
• The Queen's College, Oxford
• Somerville College, Oxford
• St Anne's College, Oxford
• St Catherine's College, Oxford
• St Edmund Hall, Oxford

St Hilda's College

See St Hilda's College, Oxford

St Hugh's College

See St Hugh's College, Oxford

St John's College

See St John's College, Oxford

Trinity College

See Trinity College, Oxford

University College

See University College, Oxford

Wadham College

See Wadham College, Oxford.

Wolfson College

• David Isaac

Worcester College

See Worcester College, Oxford.