#LifeAtHMC
Remember that it's our final Open Day of the year on Friday 19 September. Come along to:
– Take a tour of HMC
– Meet our Admissions Team
– Put questions to current students
More info 👉 hmc.ox.ac.uk/open-days
We look forward to seeing you! #OxOpenDays #LifeAtHMC #LifelongLearning
Visits and Open Days
hmc.ox.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Did you watch the Wimbledon finals this weekend? HMC used to enjoy its own grass court tennis season until the mid-1980s when student accommodation finally replaced the College's court, seen here in a great archive image! #Throwback #Wimbledon #LifeAtHMC
July 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
HMC student Jay Mok took this amazing picture from neighbouring New College Bell Tower. 

In the foreground the coloured buildings of Holywell Street, with the HMC Clocktower, Chapel and Principal's lodgings all clearly visible behind.

#LifeAtHMC #Oxford #OxfordUniversity
July 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Under rolling grey clouds, our Director of Music, Stephen Taylor, flanked by members of the HMC Choir after a soaring performance for staff and students from the Arlosh Tower on occasion of Ascension Day. A lovely start to the morning! #LifeAtHMC
May 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Following hot on the heels of the fine wisteria display, the roses are now in full bloom in the Arlosh Quad!
#spring #LifeAtHMC
May 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Our former Principal James Martineau framed by the College's beautiful annual display of wisteria.
#LifeAtHMC #Spring
April 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
An interesting article from HMC student Nayana Syed in which she reflects on life as a mature student – and describes some of the unexpected benefits. bit.ly/4hwTmvT
#lifeatHMC #maturestudents
Reflections on the life of a mature student - Cherwell
Academic achievement was the foundation of my self-worth until I was thrown into the void. I rebuilt it with blocks from all walks of life.
bit.ly
March 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Open Day has officially begun here at HMC! Come along today for tours of the college & a chance to find out more about #LifeAtHMC! Meet our Admissions Officer Richard & some of our current students, who can help answer any Qs. Tours will be run throughout the day until 5pm.
January 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The wisteria is making an appearance😍
#wisteriahysteria
#lifeathmc
January 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Library captured at dusk last week❤️

#librariesofoxford #oxfordcollegelibrary #LifeAtHMC
#friyay #FridayPhoto
📷@librarylandkate
January 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Paul was the 1st ever IT Officer in College & @oxford_uni over three decades ago. He popped in for a visit today, & is pictured here (on the right) with our current IT Officer Daniel! #LifeAtHMC
January 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Collections* have started! Good luck to all those sitting them (& with thanks to those that will be marking them). #LifeAtHMC

*Internal undergraduate mock exams, held at the beginning of every term.
January 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Wishing all our new students a very happy matriculation ceremony tomorrow!😊🎓
Learn more about the ceremony:#WelcomeToOxford #LifeAtHMC

ox.ac.uk/students/new/m…
January 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Spot the pigeon nesting in the wisteria outside the Library office window...The nest belongs to a pair of pigeons, who've been taking it in turns to sit on their egg(s). #LifeAtHMC #LibraryLife #pigeonsofinstagram #nestsoutsidewindows

📷@librarylandkate
January 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We had some visitors to college this morning! Thank you to PennyBridge Alpacas for coming to say hello. #WelfareAlpacas #lifeathmc #alpacalove
January 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Feels like proper Spring now the wisteria is starting to bloom! #WisteriaWednesday #LifeAtHMC

📷hmclib @instagram
January 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Did someone order Spring?!

📷hmcjcr @instagram, with permission (do give them a follow for more insights into #LifeAtHMC).
January 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Stunning shot of Martineau & the Warrington windows from @aranhacarlos (MSt Public Policy). Taken as he left the Library after a long late night study time. Thank you, Carlos!
#hmclibrary #LifeAtHMC #StainedGlassArt #LibraryLife
January 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
There's nothing better than a pic of our library to get the weekend off to an excellent start... #LibraryLife #LifeAtHMC #PhotoFriday
January 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
#PhotoFriday this week comes from @HMCJCR on Insta! With thanks. #BeautifulView #StudentLife #LifeAtHMC
January 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Congratulations to our librarian, Niall, on winning the 2022 HMC Pool tournament!🏅 Do follow the HMC JCR on Instagram (@hmcjcr) for insights & info on similar events. #LibraryLife #LifeAtHMC
January 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This is very exciting - the 2022 HMC Pool Final is TONIGHT! Our librarian, Niall plays Economics & Management student Filippo! If you're in College, then the Final is in the JCR, after formal dinner. #GoNiall #LifeAtHMC 🏅
January 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Not all our offer holders can attend in person, so today is our Online Offer Holders Event. Pictured here is Richard, our Admissions Officer & the College Officers & student reps online for a Q&A session with incoming students. #LifeAtHMC @OxUniStudents
January 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It's #WorldBookDay, & our Library has put on a display of HMC members’ favourite/recommended books for others to read.🤔who chose 'The Severed Head'? Or 'The Hitchhikers Guide'? Pop in & check it out! #LifeAtHMC #LibraryLife
January 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
👀We have a new student space - in the basement of Maevadi Hall. Featuring colourful lights, a sofa landscape, a foosball table, a tv, & a pantry kitchen. It opens today! Thank you to all those who worked on this project. #LifeAtHMC #StudentLife
January 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM