MSL Membership System Events

Goodenough College Mental Health WeeK: Brunswick Centres Annual 'Ultimate Doggy Day Out' @ The Brunswick Centre (16/05/2026, 11:30)

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:13:15 +0100

Enjoy stunt dog shows featuring famous dogs from TV and film including MobLand, Mission Impossible, Peaky Binders and The Thursday Murder Club.
You’ll be able to chat to the trainers about how they prepare their dogs for these ‘acting’ roles and get a photo with the doggy stars too.

Competitions

We want to find the dog with the waggiest tail, best paw shaker, most obedient, best coat, most handsome and more. The centre’s undercover judges will be roaming the centre all day to identify dogs they think are deserving of awards - those that stand out will be handed a rosette. Those lucky enough to receive a rosette will then be invited to the podium at 1.35pm on the day to collect their cash prize and to do a photoshoot.

Best dressed pooches can enter our fashion show competition – best outfits will win an incredible cash prize.

Port Talk by the Ambassador of Panama: Where the Continents Divide and Oceans Unite: The Panama Canal's Journey Across Eras (10/06/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:48:44 +0100

During his intervention, the Ambassador will discuss the history of the Panama Canal up to the present day, as well as its strategic and economic importance for Panama.

Lulias-Solon Colloquium on the Geopolitics of Food at the UN FAO (07/07/2026, 17:00)

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:25:29 Z

The Dean will host a short Colloquium at the FAO in Rome, Italy on Tuesday 7 July and Wednesday 8 July 2026 on the Geopolitics of Food

The group will be welcomed by Meran Lukic (Leader of Emerging Partners and IFIs at FAO) and senior FAO Directors to discuss donor mobilisation in global hunger projects together with broader issues of food sustainability.

On the first evening the group will meet with Rome-based alumni of the College for a tour of the city and will interact also with senior executives from the World Food Programme.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Italy and for any related visas or insurances they may need, but all other programme costs including overnight shared accommodation, an introductory pizza party and lunch at the FAO is provided.

THIRTEEN (13) Member places are available.

Selected-

Vinold Juma
David Ayeliga
Gaston Sola
Zeus Eden HAS WITHDRAWN- PENDING
Riqi Zhang
Femi Bankole
Abhishek Sudke
Miriam Agemo
Mia Emad
Shreyasi Halder
Priyanka Chinniah
Haruka Iwasa
Mariko Tsutsumi HAS WITHDRAWN- PENDING

Goodenough Mental Health Awareness Week (11/05/2026, 00:00)

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:48 +0100

Robinson Dean's Colloquium on Judges and Ultimacy in Judicial Decision making (10/07/2026, 17:00)

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:48:02 +0100

The Dean convenes a Robinson Colloquium on Judging and Decision-making in Rome. Led by College Fellow The Rt Hon The Lord Sales, Justice of the UK Supreme Court, and Professor Larry Kramer, Vice Chancellor of the LSE, this Colloquium will examine important judicial decisions and challenge underlying principles. This will be a highly interactive course.

EIGHT (8) Member places are available, it is expected that half will be allocated to those studying Law, but all may apply.

The Colloquium will begin in central Rome at 5pm on Friday 10 July 2026 and conclude in central Rome at 12pm on Sunday 12 July 2026.

Selected Members are responsible for their own return travel costs to Rome and for any related visas or insurances they may need. Other costs are fully funded by the generosity of KLH Robinson BCL (Oxon).

At the invitation of His Eminence The Abbot Primus of the Benedictine Order, the Colloquium will convene at The Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant' Anselmo on the Aventine Hill. This is a very rare privilege!

Selected

Catherine Cauchon HAS WITHDRAWN- PENDING
Karen Chow
Rachna Gautam
Yifan Jia
William Maurency
James Monaghan
Bill Cao
Raiff Andrews

Robinson Dean's Colloquium on Unjust Enrichment (22/05/2026, 17:00)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:15:22 Z

The Dean will host a Dean's Colloquium in the ancient Friary of San Francesco della Vigna in Venice. College Fellows Lord Sales and Dr Frederick Wilmot-Smith will discuss the doctrine of Unjust Enrichment..

NINE (9) Member places are available, around half of which are expected to be allocated to those studying law.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Venice and for any visa permissions or insurances they may require in connection with such travel but the programme within Venice, including two nights free shared accommodation, all programme costs and most meals, is fully funded.

This Colloquium is made possible through the generous funding of KHL Robinson BCL (Oxon)

Recruits in March.

Selected-

Michael Fielding
Thomas Evans
Abhishek De
Dietrich Rosiers
Farah Harith
Konstantina Karatza
Anushay Zehra
Rachna Gautam
Pedro Arzabe

Goodenough College Leavers Summer Boat Party! (02/07/2026, 06:30)

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:24:16 +0100

WHAT: Goodenough College Leaver's Summer Boat Party!

WHEN: Thursday 02nd July (Leave GC @ 6.30PM, boarding 7:30pm to 7:45pm).

There will be a Group leaving the LH Reception at 6:30pm, Sharp

WHERE: Boarding the Pearl of London Vessel at Westminster pier with both midway (22:00) and terminating (23:45) stops also at Westminster Pier.

DURATION: From 20:00 to midnight (with mid-way stop ~22:00).

COST: £12 for Members & £15 for Guests (UNTIL MAY 22ND ONLY) there is a limited number of tickets due to the vessel’s maximum capacity) - purchase early to avoid disappointment! Members will need to show their ticket as well as their goodcard prior to boarding.

FEATURES: Pay-as-you-go bar. DJ. Dance floor. Open-top upper deck. Summer vibes (and hopefully pleasant weather).

DRESS CODE: Midsommers Masquerade

NOTE: No beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) should be brought on board. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board. (Having cash is adviced) Security will check passenger bags upon boarding.

Food will not be served on the vessel, so advice would be to eat before boarding the vessel.

ACCESSIBILITY: Please note that the boat is only partially wheelchair accessible. Accessibility is limited to the ground floor as there is no lift upstairs. There is an accessible restroom.

Goodenough Midsummer Masquerade Ball (13/06/2026, 19:00)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:29:45 Z

Goodenough Midsummer Masquerade Ball

Join us for the Goodenough Summer Ball — an unforgettable evening celebrating the spirit of togetherness. Bringing our community together for a night of laughter, connection, and celebration, the evening will feature a wonderful selection of food and drinks, uplifting music, and engaging entertainment. Capture special moments at the photobooth and enjoy sweet as we toast to summer and shared memories.

Big Mask unveiling at 10pm

Tickets:
Members: £18
Guest, £25

The Loxley Free Food Raffle: Peruvian Cuisine (21/05/2026, 17:00)

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:01:47 +0100

The Loxley Free Food Raffle: Peruvian Cuisine

Speaker:
GC Member Lucía Urteaga

Join us on Thursday 21st May for the Loxley Free Food Raffle and experience delicious Peruvian cuisine!

We will begin at 5:00pm in the LH SCR, where GC Member Lucía Urteaga will give a short introduction to Peruvian food and its cultural significance. Following this, we will hold a raffle at 5:30pm to randomly select 10 members to attend a complimentary dinner.

Winners will meet in reception at 6:00pm and travel together by bus to Brixton, where the group will dine at Maka Peruvian Cuisine from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

There are 10 free member spaces available — don’t miss your chance to take part!

Oboe & Piano Recital given by Jessica Ellis & James Ellis (17/05/2026, 12:00)

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:05:46 +0100

Oboe & Piano Recital given by Jessica Ellis & James Ellis

Jessica Ellis - oboe James Ellis - piano

Goodenough College LCR Sunday 17 May 2026 - 12pm

Programme: George Frideric Handel Oboe sonata in C minor HWV 366 Antonio Pasculli Concerto sopra motivi dell'opera 'La favorita' di Donizetti Marina Dranishnikova Poem for Oboe and Piano Thea Musgrave Night Windows iii. Nostalgia Charles Colin Solo de Concours, Op.33 no.1

Goodenough Royal Ascot 2026 Trip (17/06/2026, 10:00)

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:12:55 +0100

Goodenough Royal Ascot 2026 Trip

There is no event in the social calendar quite as revered as Royal Ascot. After all, it’s reserved for the best; the best in racing, the best in hospitality – and, of course, the best in style. This is racing at its most exquisite.

Tickets: £35
Ticket price includes entry into Ascot, WINDSOR ENCLOSURE as well as a Prosecco Brunch Picnic & Afternoon tea.
Meet in the LH Reception for pictures at 10am, Leave the College at 10:15am

Please send any dietary allergies to Charley Light & Michelle Senyah by Friday 05 June 2026, 4pm

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE OF WATER WITH YOU ON THE DAY

There is no event in the social calendar quite as revered as Royal Ascot. After all, it’s reserved for the best; the best in racing, the best in hospitality – and, of course, the best in style. This is racing at its most exquisite. Nothing more, nothing less. And you’re invited!

Join us on Wednesday 17th June 2026, when the Royal Meeting will return for another year and we welcome guests from across the globe for five magnificent days.

Dresscode: What to Wear at the Windsor Enclosure Royal Ascot 2020 | Ascot Racecourse

You will need to purchase your own train ticket. Information re this will be sent on Monday 11 May 2026.

Refunds are not available, if you no longer wish to attend, please sell your ticket on, then inform us who you have sold your ticket onto no later than Monday 15th June 2026, 5pm

IMPORTANT NOTES:

When purchasing a Goodenough Ascot Ticket, it means you are agreeing to travel with us as a group & willing to help us carry the catering items to the grounds.

Due to catering numbers, we can only cater for those who have purchased a Goodenough Ascot Ticket

Mental Health Awareness Week The Power of Coaching Conversations: Creating Insight, Clarity, and Action (14/05/2026, 20:00)

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:33 +0100

Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 20:00 | Churchill Room

How can the right conversation transform your perspective? Join Dr. Sharmistha Law, PhD, ACC, to discover the mechanics of impactful coaching and how it can help you navigate challenges with a clearer, healthier mindset.

Call for Volunteers:
This session will include a short, live coaching demonstration. If you would like to volunteer to be coached during the event, please submit the Volunteer Form by May 10th. link: https://forms.gle/U1AMfQdApoZjYsZV9

Mental Health Awareness Week: Meditation (17/05/2026, 10:00)

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:32:00 +0100

Join us in the GC garden at 10.00 - 11.00 am for a guided meditation.
Bring your own mat and a cushion, or borrow the mat from the WG reception!
No prior experience needed, we will walk for coffee after!

Led by Meet Ahluwalia

Thank you, from your Members' Council Welfare Chairs, Yasinta Paramarta and Anas Khan.

Career visibility and strategic use of LinkedIn given by Yewande Jinadu (27/05/2026, 18:00)

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:46:36 +0100

Our focus is on how LinkedIn works beyond job applications and how candidates can position themselves for visibility and inbound opportunities. Let's translate academic and early-career experiences into compelling professional narratives with strategically set up profiles for keywords, positioning, and searchability.

To complement the talk, I'm also designing a 12-Week LinkedIn Challenge with weekly posting themes, accountability mechanisms, and peer engagement, helping interested members build consistent visibility habits during this crucial transition period. This would help students move from theory to practice, while building confidence, consistency, and peer support. Registrants will be invited to join the challenge following the talk.

Speaker Bio:

Yewande Jinadu is an ICF-credentialed career coach with over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and over 7 years of career coaching experience. She has coached professionals from entry level through to senior executives across multiple sectors. In addition, she has actively used LinkedIn as a professional platform and have leveraged it to access opportunities beyond traditional job roles, including sector-relevant events, stakeholder engagements, and speaking invitations.

Goodenough College Tea Talk: Unearthing Invisible Seafaring Histories of Empire (29/05/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:13:57 +0100

Tea Talk: Unearthing Invisible Seafaring Histories of Empire

In a wide ranging conversation, independent scholar, Asif Shakoor speaking to Georgie Wemyss, reveals how he discovered that his grandfather, born in what is now Pakistan, served in Britain’s Merchant Navy during the First World War. Since this discovery, Asif has carried out considerable research into his grandfather’s life as he travelled between continents, including his visit to the Royal Victoria Docks in December 1917. Asif’s research and stories include fascinating insights into the lives and treatment of seafarers born under British colonial rule from the early 19th Century up to the end of the Second World War. By continuing to make new discoveries and to share his stories widely, Asif aims to encourage others to investigate further into their families' seafaring pasts

Speakers Biographies:
Asif Shakoor is an independent scholar and authority on 'lascar' لشکر heritage.  He grew up in Manor Park and is a former student of the University of East London (UEL).  He is currently an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the author of a forthcoming book, Unearthing Invisible Seafaring Histories of Empire. In addition to this, he writes for the Port Towns & Urban Cultures (PTUC) website, University of Portsmouth. Asif has also contributed research to the Maritime Archaeology Trust's booklet on BAME seafarers in WWI and to The Lascar Research Project, Our Shared Cultural Heritage (OSCH) programme at Glasgow Life Museums. He has worked on a project to digitise Cooks Certificates for Indian seamen at the National Maritime Museum, and he is a former Advisory Board member of the Mariners: Religion, race and empire in British ports, 1801-1914 project based at the University of Bristol.

Dr Georgie Wemyss is a social anthropologist and Co-director of the Research Centre for Migration Refugees and Belonging (CMRB) at the University of East London. She is the author of  The Invisible Empire: white discourse, tolerance and belonging (2009) and co-authored the monograph Bordering (2019). More recently she has focused on the coloniality of maritime bordering regimes. At the same time, she has been working with East London-based community projects delivering Heritage Lottery funded projects that re-interpret colonial histories with links to the East India Company and docks. She was also co-investigator on the research project  Statues and memories of empire in post-imperial France and Britain at the University of Exeter.

Launch of the Elsewhere in London: Indian Muslims in Victorian Britain Exhibition (29/05/2026, 16:30)

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:06:56 +0100

Elsewhere in London: Indian Muslims in Victorian Britain

This exhibition is based on Abdul Sabur Kidwai's AHRC-funded doctoral project on Indian Muslim travel writing on Britain in the 19th century. Drawing from Urdu, Persian, and English archives, this exhibition tells the story of three intrepid Indian Muslim travellers who visited London between the 1840s and the 1870s. It invites attendees to explore ideas of loss, novelty, and experience. Elsewhere in London seeks to flesh out otherwise flattened histories of these early visitors to Britain and to excavate their experiences from the archives and into our world. This exhibition is supported by the Centre for Doctoral Studies, King's College London.

Abdul Sabur Kidwai is an AHRC-funded doctoral student of Comparative Literature at King's College London. His work explores Indian Muslim travel accounts of Britain written in Urdu, Persian, and English between 1840-1870. This includes thinking about the impact of travel not only on individuals and texts, but also larger concepts of identity, self-fashioning, and the afterlives of such interactions that take place, and their legacies today. Sabur has consulted with St Paul's Cathedral, London in their heritage trail on the East India Company. He is a translator between Urdu and English.At Goodenough, Sabur is the Dean's Special Advisor on Interfaith Affairs.

Madiha Noman is a doctoral student of English at the University of Cambridge, supported by the Cambridge Trust and Hughes Hall. Her work looks at digital cultural production of Indian Muslim women in contemporary India. She is interested in ideas of mediation in performances and minoritised cultures.

Kharkiv in the Crosshairs: Architecture Under Russian Threat - Book Launch at Goodenough College (21/05/2026, 18:00)

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:45:42 +0100

This event offers a chance to reflect on a city whose past and present are closely intertwined with questions of architecture, identity, and resilience.

Once known as a vibrant centre of student life, modernist architecture, and intellectual exchange, Kharkiv has long taken a distinctive place in Ukraine’s cultural and political history. The book traces this layered story - from its origins as a Cossack settlement to its role as a modernist hub in the early Soviet period, and into the present moment, where much of that built heritage is under Russian threat.

Through a guided narrative that moves between the Old and New Centres, Jenia Gubkina brings together architecture, urban history, and lived experience. The discussion will touch on how cities carry memory, how destruction reshapes meaning, and what it means to document a place in the midst of ongoing war.

The evening will include a short presentation by the author followed by an informal conversation and time for questions.

Dance of the Universe: an interdisciplinary conversation between music and astronomy (09/06/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:01:43 +0100

What happens when a composer and an astrophysicist look up at the same sky?

Two distinguished minds contend with a shared source of wonder — the night sky that has captivated children, poets, and scientists for millennia. Professor Shirley J. Thomson OBE, College Fellow and classical composer, will present her composition Dance of the Night Sky, while Professor Ofer Lahav (Professor of Astrophysics at UCL and leader of the Data Intensive Programme and Vice-Dean (International) at UCL), College Fellow and astrophysicist, takes us on a journey through The Universe in Motion.

Join us for a deliberate collision of disciplines. Together, Thompson and Lahav dissolve the boundaries between art and science.

Dean's Colloquium on Island Arts (The Melissa Mock Benefaction) (13/07/2026, 17:00)

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:51:37 Z

The Lt Governor of Guernsey, Sir Richard Crippwell, has invited the Dean to bring a group to the island to reflect on the musical and visual arts there. Seminar sessions will be held around the island with a keynote session at the prestigious Government House at St Peter Port, Sir Richard's official home.

Islander Melissa Mock has provided spectacular accommodation free of charge, and other islanders are most generously defraying the programme costs. College Member and Guernsey local Francois Cloete will assist.

NINE (9) Member places are available. Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from St Peter Port, Guensey, but three nights shared accommodation, three breakfasts and three dinners are provided by our hosts!

This Colloquium to the beautiful island of Guernsey recruits in May. No visas are needed!

Selected

Hugh Cullimore
Binglun Wang
Matthew Bottaro
Ashwin Rajaskanda
Edouard de Guise
Mahon Hughes
Jenna Woestmann
Nuria Vallcorba
Jose Kieling

Robinson Dean's Colloquium on Trusts and Trustability (27/07/2026, 17:00)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:53:12 +0100

The Rt Hon The Lord Richards, Justice of the UK Supreme Court and Elspeth Talbot-Rice KC, Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn and Head of Chambers at XXIV Old Buildings.

Some of the finest legal minds in the country will discuss issues of the fiduciary. The Colloquium is open to all, not just lawyers. TEN (10) Member places are available, and recruitment will take place in April 2026.

Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Prague, and for any visas or insurances they may need, but all other programme costs, including two night's free shared accommodation and most meals, are paid for by the programme.

The Colloquium is being made possible by the generosity of Mr Keith Robinson, a Trust lawyer.

Selected

Raiff Andrews
Matthew Holland
Jorge Garcia Arias
Abhishek De
Ben Gracia
Amelie Ebner
Anushay Zehra
Palwalsha Siddiq
Kamun Thakar
Cynthia Okoli

Argyris Study Day on Shakespeare's Tempest, College Fellow Professor Rene Weis (15/06/2026, 13:00)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:20:20 +0100

The Dean will lead a group of up to SIX (6) Members to Stratford upon Avon to consider the lfie and work of William Shakespeare. The group will visit the Shakespeare sites of the city and discuss The Tempest over supper. Afterwards they will attend a VIP performance of The Tempest at the RSC starring Sir Kenneth Branagh.

Participating Members are responsible for their own travel to and from Stratford.

The timings of the evening performance are such that they will also likely need to source overnight accommodation in Stratford at their own expense- plentiful Air BnBs may be found!

This occasion is made possible throguh the generosity of the Argyris Fund.

Selected-

Gillian Kiessling
Prachi Sibal
Vrinda Loiwal
Jianliang Hao
Ammar Khan
Aradhana Gupta

Dean's Study Visit to the London Court of International Arbitration (20/05/2026, 11:00)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:18:04 +0100

The Dean is recruiting up to 8 Members for a private visit to the London Court of International Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution Centre. The visit is being coordinated by College Member Ervin Tan.

The LCIA is one of the world's leading arbitral institutions, handling over 360 arbitrations in 2024 between commercial entities from a diverse range of industries and nationalities, and playing an important role in resolving commercial disputes and upholding the rule of law. Despite the significance of its work and its role in the international legal and financial system, it remains one of the more understated historic institutions in the City of London, in keeping with the confidentiality of arbitrations.

The IDRC is a world-leading dispute resolution centre which offers disputing parties a secure venue with a full suite of services for in-person and hybrid hearings, interpretation, and transcription - a modern-day 'courtroom' for the bulk of disputes which are resolved outside the courts.

Members who are not studying Law are also welcome to apply; you would be expected to have an interest in business and/or finance. Members who are studying Law who wish to apply should ideally have an interest in dispute resolution and/or comparative or international law.

The visit will take place on 20 May 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm followed by an optional lunch near St Paul's. Applicants should ensure they are able to attend the visit from 11 am to 1 pm, and indicate in the form whether they wish to also attend the lunch.

Selected-

Lucio Povis
Yifan Jia
Damirzhan Dauken
Gertrude Nimako Boateng
Dietrich Rosiers
Taera Singh
Pablo Sebastian
Jorge Garcia Arias

Dean's Colloquium on the Treasures of the Great Minster at York (02/06/2026, 17:00)

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:47:45 Z

The Dean will convene a Colloquium in York on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 June 2026. Up to SIX (6) Members will be recruited to travel to the ancient Minster of York to examine the astonishing collection of manuscripts, chattles and treasures of the church. The group will be joined by College Fellow Lady Hale (formerly President of the UK Supreme Court), and guided by The Very Revd Dominic Barrington, The Dean of York and Dr Helen Rawson, the Director of Collections at York.

Selected Members are responsible for their own travel to and from York, but the programme costs, including Dinner, attendance at Evensong and overnight accommodation on Tuesday 2 June, are convered by the Dean's Office.

Selected-

Olga Ninonenko
Anna Talantova
Amelie Ebner
Ricardo Mandelbaum Balla
Ashwin Rajaskanda
Anas Khan

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.

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.

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 (28/03/2027, 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 (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 (25/10/2026, 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.

Doorstep Help Volunteers: Voluntary Oppurtunity (30/08/2026, 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 (26/07/2026, 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 (28/06/2026, 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 (31/05/2026, 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.

Science, the Universe… and God? (20/05/2026, 17:30)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0100

Recent scientific discoveries have profoundly reshaped the way we understand the universe and its origins. In their international bestseller God: The Science, The Evidence – The Dawn of a Revolution (over 400,000 copies sold and recently released in English), Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies retrace the fascinating story of major scientific breakthroughs and explore how they bear on one of humanity’s oldest questions: the existence of God.

In this event, Michel-Yves Bolloré will examine whether contemporary science truly contradicts belief in God, or whether recent discoveries point in a different direction. Through two short talks—one before dinner and one after—we will examine several key developments discussed in the book.

Part 1 (5:45–7pm) will offer a historical overview of the perceived tension between science and faith, focusing on two major scientific developments: the thermal death of the universe and the discovery of the Big Bang.

Part 2 (8–9pm) will explore two further areas often discussed in contemporary debates: the fine-tuning of the universe and insights from modern biology.

The evening aims to stimulate thoughtful discussion about the relationship between science, philosophy, and faith.

No scientific background is required to follow the talk.

After the talks, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the book at a special reduced price of £10 (RRP £22). The event is free but we kindly ask you to register to grasp how many people would come.

Goodenough Croquet Tournament (11/06/2026, 16:00)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:02:13 +0100

Davina and Dietrich, Mistrums' of Croquet for the 2026 season, invite you to play four games of croquet on the London House Quad with the finale Tournament!

No experience required—just enthusiasm! The games will last between 1 and 2 hours on:

Session 1 13^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 2 20^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 3 27^th May- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD Daveena Away

Session 4 3^rd June- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Tournament 11^th June 2026 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Annual Goodenough Croquet Season (03/06/2026, 16:00)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:01:20 +0100

Davina and Dietrich, Mistrums' of Croquet for the 2026 season, invite you to play four games of croquet on the London House Quad with the finale Tournament!

No experience required—just enthusiasm! The games will last between 1 and 2 hours on:

Session 1 13^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 2 20^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 3 27^th May- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD Daveena Away

Session 4 3^rd June- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Tournament 11^th June 2026 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Annual Goodenough Croquet Season (27/05/2026, 16:00)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:37 +0100

Davina and Dietrich, Mistrums' of Croquet for the 2026 season, invite you to play four games of croquet on the London House Quad with the finale Tournament!

No experience required—just enthusiasm! The games will last between 1 and 2 hours on:

Session 1 13^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 2 20^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 3 27^th May- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD Daveena Away

Session 4 3^rd June- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Tournament 11^th June 2026 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Annual Goodenough Croquet Season (20/05/2026, 16:00)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:09 +0100

Davina and Dietrich, Mistrums' of Croquet for the 2026 season, invite you to play four games of croquet on the London House Quad with the finale Tournament!

No experience required—just enthusiasm! The games will last between 1 and 2 hours on:

Session 1 13^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 2 20^th May 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Session 3 27^th May- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD Daveena Away

Session 4 3^rd June- 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Tournament 11^th June 2026 16:00-17:00 LH QUAD

Exeter Cathedral History of Science Manuscripts Study Day- College Fellow Fiona Wilkinson (01/09/2026, 14:00)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:58:31 +0100

College Fellow Fiona Wilkinson lives in rural Devon and has invited the Dean to curate a group of 8 Memebrs to visit Execter for a day at the Catehdral, followed by a day of relaxtaion and BBQ at her home ... one night's free shared accom is provided but Members must arranjge their own travel.

The Cathedral Study Day will involve a close examination of mediaeval scientific manuscripts so this may appeal most to those Members studying science.

Recruits in July.

Goodenough Formal Hall (26/06/2026, 18:30)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +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 (Nikita.Bassra@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 Nikita (Nikita.Bassra@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.

An Evening of Poetry：Experiencing the Musicality of Different Languages (22/05/2026, 19:00)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:23:03 +0100

Do you find classic poems daunting? Yet, can you easily enjoy Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd because their lyrics are deeply poetic?

Are you looking for a more powerful way to experience verse than just reading it?

Join us for an evening where poetry comes alive through music. Across languages and cultures, many well-loved songs are rooted in poetry—words that were meant not only to be read, but to be heard and felt.

During this evening, we invite members from India and Southeast Asia to share a song based on a well-known poem from their culture. Each slot includes a brief introduction, a reading of the poem, and a shared listening experience.

Discover the universal language of poetry and music! Enjoy our multicultural atmosphere in GC.

Special Lecture on The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts (Jury Trial) (16/06/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:02:20 +0100

A special evening of discussion on Lord Leveson's important jury proposals, with Sir Brian Leveson and Professor David Ormerod. Unmissable.

Summer Term Meeting of the College's Academic Committee and Party (10/06/2026, 17:00)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:24:04 +0100

Argyris Dean's Colloquium on the Archaic Acropolis: Configuring the Hekatompedon and Pre-Periklean Athens (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.

Stories of the Shadows - Espionage in Fiction (03/06/2026, 20:00)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:44:45 +0100

Stories of the Shadows - Espionage in Fiction

Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Pauline Blistene exploring the enduring appeal and cultural significance of spy fiction across both literature and film. This session will examine how novels and movies have not only depicted espionage but also actively shaped public perceptions of intelligence work.

From classic Cold War narratives to contemporary thrillers, the talk will delve into key themes and tropes of the genre—betrayal, secrecy, tradecraft, and geopolitics—while placing them within their broader historical and cultural contexts. Dr. Blistene will also consider how spy stories function as both a mirror and a critique of real-world intelligence practices, offering fresh perspectives on secrecy, security, and the narratives we construct around them.

Love's Labour's Lost (07/07/2026, 19:00)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:17:08 +0100

We are delighted to announce that we will be back this summer to celebrate our tenth anniversary with a new production of Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy of flirtation, foolishness and the irresistible pull of love. The production will be directed by Toby Gordon.

The play begins at 7pm sharp and we encourage guests to picnic before the show from 5.30pm. There will be a brief interval and the play will finish by 9pm. If you plan to picnic, please take away all your rubbish and respect the neighbours as you leave.

Unobtrusive photography is encouraged. Do share your photographs on social media and tag us.

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

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:01:48 Z