Alumni Weekend 2026

UPCOMING EVENT | 18 September 2026 18:00 - 20 September 2026 10:00

Book Tickets Here
18 September 2026 18:0020 September 2026 10:00 Alumni Weekend 2026
Pembroke College, OX1 1DW

Join us for our annual Alumni Weekend in conjunction with the Meeting Minds conference across Oxford. Please see the full programme below and the link to book above. If you would like accommodation for all or part of the weekend, please click here

Friday, 18th September
18:00 - 20:00 | Poetry Slam in Farthings Café and Bar
Join us for a lively evening, reconnecting with fellow alumni and guests. This year during the evening a Poetry Slam will take place, where people present original poems to an audience, combining writing and performance. If you would like to pre-register for a performance slot please email development@pmb.ox.ac.uk and we will reserve your place in advance. 
No charge


Saturday, 19th September
11:00 - 12:00 | Music Recital in the Pichette Auditorium
Join us for an hour-long music recital organised by Pembroke's Music Director, Mark Wilson. 
No charge

13:30 - 14:30 | Lecture: If I Knew Then What I Know Now... a runner's handbook, Dr Gavin Spickett (1974) 
Dr Gavin Spickett began running at 40 to improve his health and has since continued into his 70s, competing in races of all distances, including ultramarathons. Drawing on this experience, as well as training as a fitness instructor, he published a practical guide to running in 2023. This lecture will share insights from the book, covering equipment, training, race preparation, recovery, and guidance on injuries and common health issues - offering useful tips for beginners and relatable anecdotes for more experienced runners.
No charge | Also available via livestream

17:30 | Alumni Weekend Reunion Dinner 
Don’t miss this special evening of celebration, beginning with a drinks reception on Chapel Quad and followed by a formal dinner in Hall. Guests are warmly invited to join you, and we are delighted to accommodate larger groups of alumni wishing to attend together. This promises to be a memorable evening, combining elegant dining with the atmosphere of the College at its finest. The evening will also include a special celebration marking the 50th anniversary of matriculation for those who came up in 1976. 
£60-75 per person


Sunday, 21st September
08:30-09:30 | Breakfast in Hall 
Round off your weekend in Oxford with a delicious breakfast in Hall, choose from a hearty full English or a lighter continental spread. Everyone is welcome; you don’t need to have stayed in College to join us.
£15 per person



 

Alumni Weekend 2026

UPCOMING EVENT | 18 September 2026 18:00 - 20 September 2026 10:00

Book Tickets Here

Join us for our annual Alumni Weekend in conjunction with the Meeting Minds conference across Oxford. Please see the full programme below and the link to book above. If you would like accommodation for all or part of the weekend, please click here

Friday, 18th September
18:00 - 20:00 | Poetry Slam in Farthings Café and Bar
Join us for a lively evening, reconnecting with fellow alumni and guests. This year during the evening a Poetry Slam will take place, where people present original poems to an audience, combining writing and performance. If you would like to pre-register for a performance slot please email development@pmb.ox.ac.uk and we will reserve your place in advance. 
No charge


Saturday, 19th September
11:00 - 12:00 | Music Recital in the Pichette Auditorium
Join us for an hour-long music recital organised by Pembroke's Music Director, Mark Wilson. 
No charge

13:30 - 14:30 | Lecture: If I Knew Then What I Know Now... a runner's handbook, Dr Gavin Spickett (1974) 
Dr Gavin Spickett began running at 40 to improve his health and has since continued into his 70s, competing in races of all distances, including ultramarathons. Drawing on this experience, as well as training as a fitness instructor, he published a practical guide to running in 2023. This lecture will share insights from the book, covering equipment, training, race preparation, recovery, and guidance on injuries and common health issues - offering useful tips for beginners and relatable anecdotes for more experienced runners.
No charge | Also available via livestream

17:30 | Alumni Weekend Reunion Dinner 
Don’t miss this special evening of celebration, beginning with a drinks reception on Chapel Quad and followed by a formal dinner in Hall. Guests are warmly invited to join you, and we are delighted to accommodate larger groups of alumni wishing to attend together. This promises to be a memorable evening, combining elegant dining with the atmosphere of the College at its finest. The evening will also include a special celebration marking the 50th anniversary of matriculation for those who came up in 1976. 
£60-75 per person


Sunday, 21st September
08:30-09:30 | Breakfast in Hall 
Round off your weekend in Oxford with a delicious breakfast in Hall, choose from a hearty full English or a lighter continental spread. Everyone is welcome; you don’t need to have stayed in College to join us.
£15 per person