Worcester College was founded in the 18th century and is known for its 26 acres of beautiful grounds featuring numerous green spaces, ducks, an orchard, and the College sports field. The College values welfare very highly and has a number of avenues of support for College members with any kind of problem. There are generally 3 bops a term, where two take place in the college bar, and the third takes place in a club. Other regular social events include themed evenings, comedy nights, and charity auctions amongst other events.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) |
| Phone Number | 01865 274300 |
| enquiries@lmh.ox.ac.uk | |
| Website | www.lmh.ox.ac.uk |
| Location | Lady Margaret Hall is located a mere 10-minute walk away from the Science buildings and borders the northern edge of the University Parks. It’s approximately a 15 to 20-minute walk north of the centre of Oxford. Although it may be a bit further from the centre of Oxford than other Colleges, the nightlife of Jericho is right on the College’s doorstep, as well as bars, delis and the Phoenix Picture house. The walk is often very scenic and peaceful as the quickest route to the centre of Oxford is through the university parks, directly on the doorstep of LMH!
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| Financial support | LMH offers support for students who require out-of-term accommodation at any point during the year. The college also has a student support fund that students will automatically be eligible for if they have also applied to the Oxford Hardship Fund. Additionally, there is financial assistance for students to help with academic and extracurricular opportunities. Finally, LMH boasts a unique financial support system in the form of the Coombe Fund, which provides undergraduates with grants to fund their education. More information is provided here. |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | In addition to Oxford’s 300+ societies and clubs, LMH hosts some of their very own;
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| Accommodation | Most of LMH’s accommodation is on site, in the Central North Oxford conservation area. The undergraduate rooms are single student bedrooms, with a mix of en-suites and shared bathrooms. Most first-years are housed in non-en-suite rooms. The buildings have small communal kitchens, and some have shared bathrooms between 6-8 residents. After the first year, students are allocated rooms through a ballot system. Students are required to vacate their rooms outside of term time but may be allowed to stay for a nightly fee. Otherwise, lockable storage is available for students to leave their belongings. More information on undergraduate accommodation is available here. For graduate students, LMH has a range of single study bedrooms, mostly located in the Clore Graduate Centre, although some are in the more historic buildings adjacent to the College site. There is no accommodation offered for couples, families, or students on part-time programmes. More information is available here. A cashless system is operated in the Dining Hall, where items are charged to student accounts via their University Card. Breakfast is priced at a reasonable £3.90 for five items and a drink and lunch and dinner cost between £3.50 and £4.40 depending on the number of items you purchase. In addition to this, every Friday the college runs a formal hall. This is a chance for students to have a restaurant quality meal in the dining hall within a formal environment. Tickets are £12 and it is possible to bring one guest from another college or university. It is a great way to introduce your friends at other universities to the Oxford lifestyle. |
| Sports | Lady Margaret Hall has a plethora of sports facilities including two tennis courts, a netball court, and a football pitch. LMH also shares a sports field with Trinity College alongside a College boathouse! There is an indoor gym, with an annual fee. Like all Oxford Colleges, there are numerous rowing teams, each welcoming varying levels of skill. |
| Welfare | The College asks all students to register with the College medical practice along with the Banbury Road Medical Centre about a mile from the college. During term time, College doctors are available on-site every Tuesday with appointments made available through the GP or College nurses. The nurses themselves are always available for any minor physical ailments or any mental health concerns. The common rooms have annually elected welfare officers. There are also welfare sessions such as Welfare Tea, post-bop brunches and more for students to attend. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Nigella Lawson Malala Yousafzai Benazir Bhutto |
