https://hmcjcr.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2026-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1528220287462-RCRY21RZXO0GLIMMQ9KU/33385760_1880379548668244_8299011816814542848_o.jpg HMC Junior Common Room - Our Students Meet our JCR family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1778920183935-KLSMYTNZC6GHJ926TWG4/image-asset.jpeg HMC Junior Common Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/8acc907c-6e96-4fe0-ab7b-11e00d0ccf49/Screenshot+2025-07-04+043522.png HMC Junior Common Room https://hmcjcr.co.uk/events-1 daily 0.75 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540505171922-JMMZJNBM079QNYB14NS9/43951715_10214845729629335_5329829869150797824_o.jpg Events - Fresher's Week In the first week of arriving at HMC, you will get to take part in a week of fun activities specially planned to help you ease into Oxford life. Fresher’s Week is often a highlight of First Year, where you’ll get to meet new friends and learn about everything Oxford has to offer. Fresher’s Week at HMC is designed to be inclusive, so whatever your interests are - from pizza nights to evening pub trips to quiet board games - we have something fun planned for everyone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540505171922-JMMZJNBM079QNYB14NS9/43951715_10214845729629335_5329829869150797824_o.jpg Events - Fresher's Week In the first week of arriving at HMC, you will get to take part in a week of fun activities specially planned to help you ease into Oxford life. Fresher’s Week is often a highlight of First Year, where you’ll get to meet new friends and learn about everything Oxford has to offer. Fresher’s Week at HMC is designed to be inclusive, so whatever your interests are - from pizza nights to evening pub trips to quiet board games - we have something fun planned for everyone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540504041353-POKPJGJBZOY3ZLJG89HF/DSC_5156.jpg Events - Matriculation Ceremony Matriculation is a ceremony where you, and hundreds of other freshers are officially admitted into the University. Formal dress is often worn for the ceremony (but don’t worry about it, you’ll have plenty of time to get your own). It is a day of celebration with family and new friends, and officially marks the start of your journey in Oxford! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540505359231-HHVK2KADFWCQGJ83VJUF/24173733_10208276350624862_5683683531867378763_o.jpg Events - Music Society Every week, musicians in HMC meet in our beautiful chapel for a jam session, playing a wide variety of music, including jazz, rock and pop. Musicians of any level or instrument are welcome to join. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1539884542590-5EZ9K03LFGJ5GXQF1ET5/43951715_10214845729629335_5329829869150797824_o.jpg Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540505888408-JHP35V6TMK06DFNHS9XG/12729671_666136106859476_547976030_n.jpg Events - Yoga Improve your strength, flexibility and breathing with free yoga sessions in HMC with a professional yoga instructor. All abilities welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540583217473-Y6K2NHOT3C4D25X561R4/23845975_10208245750019866_2036678358511907830_o.jpg Events - Guest Nights Guest Nights are evenings where you can invite your friends from home, or other colleges, to HMC for a special formal dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540583220897-JDTKDHJFCRPV62NLEX0F/35889150_10156710443275827_5680238929228333056_o.jpg Events - Punting We have our very own punt at HMC - take it out for a spin with your friends on a nearby river in summer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540584346957-JEZHYY7MH0WQBQEMEMUC/14884458_624715385138_549527625717545817_o.jpg Events - Formal Dinners Held on Mondays and Wednesdays, Formal Dinners are a time for HMC students to catch up over a delicious three course meal, prepared in our very own kitchen. Formal wear and gowns are often worn for these dinners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540583943999-OHS4XALG6AXPW1UL806P/17992343_637197680518_9140565394023427322_n.jpg Events - McMullin Cup The McMullin Cup is an annual croquet championship where teams from HMC battle it out on our quad for the coveted trophy - and glory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540505146824-OHJH0DPSZYZ6OHHNUPLP/IMG_20161028_214418.jpg Events - Bops Bops are college costume parties where the college dress up in wild outfits and come together for a great time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540581793111-AY650J2GM08NGAGTM98F/14711609_10210958131406311_4363478309193204349_o.jpg Events - Pool Tournament We have our very own pool table in the JCR. Every year, aspiring players fight it out for the title of grand champion and eternal bragging rights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540583679625-QOID6BQ31CY0DJTLBHKB/18423214_10155529463510827_6837920248988124578_o.jpg Events - Annual Summer Event Every summer, Harris Manchester College is transformed into an enchanted wonderland - perfect for a smashing summer party! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1540505554444-VOC9S595AZOSTVY6BZUX/23405823_10208162784665784_6983350114738149963_o.jpg Events - Wine Society From Merlots to Chardonnays, paired with aromatic cheeses, we bring the best wines from all around the world to college several times a term before a formal dinner. https://hmcjcr.co.uk/jcr-committee-202526 daily 0.75 2026-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334442097-HETB7T7LNOHG9NQOOR38/IMG_6284.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - President Hi! My name is Hans Fredrik and I’m your JCR President. I represent students’ interests within the College and the University, and work with the Committee to support and run the JCR. Please feel free to get in touch regarding any questions, concerns or suggestions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334442097-HETB7T7LNOHG9NQOOR38/IMG_6284.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - President Hi! My name is Hans Fredrik and I’m your JCR President. I represent students’ interests within the College and the University, and work with the Committee to support and run the JCR. Please feel free to get in touch regarding any questions, concerns or suggestions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334437961-99UAQ378AEKK8D7MOSHJ/IMG_6269.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Secretary Hi everyone! My name is Joakim and I'm your Secretary and Vice President. Broadly, my role is to enable the rest of the committee to fulfil their responsibilities seamlessly by ensuring that all administrative matters are ironed out. I also serve as the bridge between the Committee and the wider college, whether through the weekly blasts or the college WhatsApp group. If you do have any queries or suggestions feel free to contact me via email or in person. I look forward to seeing you all around college! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334441268-A6TE6AAC4AITERHLBZB2/IMG_6282.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Treasurer Hello, I’m Ryan! As Treasurer, my role is to ensure that the rest of the committee and societies in our college have the financial means to contribute positively to college life. Other responsibilities include drafting the termly budget, handling reimbursements, and keeping an eye on anything money-related the JCR does. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334442899-T0XC222L4MTFUZAOZ2UD/IMG_6290.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Social Secretaries Hello, we are Marco and Chloe. As your Social Secretaries it is our job to organise a range of communal activities across term, from special dinners celebrating national holidays to formal swaps with other colleges. Our most vital events are college ‘Big Organised Parties’ (BOPs) and the termly JCR guestnight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334429066-BPYTMG6BCZ8288O0B2F7/IMG_6252.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Bar Managers Hey, we're Sam and Ben, and we're your Bar Managers. The bar is open after every formal (Mon & Wed), plus regular bops and special events, so come and join us for a drink at an unbeatable price. We're here to bring the vibes, fix you up with dou-dou shots, and to make sure the JCR and bar are always an inclusive, welcoming place to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334439984-D1VSF5MFIMCIYCHDJH0X/IMG_6279.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - IT Officer Hi everyone, I’m Ansel. As your IT officer, my main role is to maintain the JCR’s tech infrastructure, including this very website! I’m also called upon whenever the JCR requires assistance in setting up and maintaining any new tech-related projects, and when the option for remote participation is needed for any JCR meetings/hustings. If you’re ever in need of IT-related help, or if you have any suggestions for the website, please do not hesitate to come and find me! I’ve usually got my hands full with Engineering, but I’ll always take time out to lend a hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334425397-EKAZ9UZKTKD5TLC5JYDY/IMG_6240.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Freshers' Officers Hello! We are Max and Laurel, the Freshers’ Officers for HMC. We’re responsible for planning Freshers’ Week and other fresher events, managing college families, and more generally helping everyone to get used to life here in Oxford. We hope to make the transition as easy and fun as possible for all first-years :) We also manage the termly stash drop and help you get all the college merch you want. We’re both eminently friendly and sociable, so don’t hesitate to talk to us about anything Oxford! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334436723-4Q2H2EJ801QRU4ICCDDE/IMG_6266.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Food & Beverage Officer Hi everybody! I’m Yan Ji (a.k.a YJ), your F&B officer. I’m responsible for the procurement of snacks for the JCR and for beverages at formal. I’ve included non-alcoholic beverages at formal and endeavoured to expand our snack selection so that everyone has access to diet-appropriate snacks. Our Snack Survey form remains open, and if you have any F&B-related feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334444800-1T8ZDE0HVTKJ4VRU4487/IMG_6299.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Welfare Officers Hey! We're Ishaan, Ambrose, and Josh, and we're your Welfare Representatives. Our role is to support everyone’s wellbeing and make sure that college is a safe, caring, and warm environment. We're here if you need someone to talk to and/or have a serious issue you need to report. We also run events such as coffee walks, book shop trips, and movie nights, and provide snacks and often pizza to help with those long days of study and expensive weekend dinners. Always feel free to come and talk to us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334423245-0TR2TZOVAXOZ0F00E1EL/IMG_6235.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Charities Officer Hi everyone, I’m Zhi Xuan! As Charities Officer, I am responsible for organising fundraising events to support local and international charities. I hope to orchestrate many memorable and meaningful events during my tenure. If you have any ideas for an event or a charity you would like us to support – let me know! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334446631-3YB3HEXPP437GN5CKUTA/IMG_6305.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Women's Officer Hey! We’re Ananya & Caitlin, your JCR Women’s Officers. Our role is to support all women and non-binary members of the College. We usually run events once a week, with food, movies, arts & crafts, and good company! We are also always here if you need someone to talk to :) Let us know if you have suggestions for activities we could do. See you soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334421442-DK112ETG0O9RB08M1K63/IMG_6231.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Class Liberation Officer Hey everyone, I’m Sam, the Class Liberation Officer! My role on the committee is to provide a voice for students from lower income or working class backgrounds, as well as first-generation students or those with care responsibilities. Whether that be helping secure funding, putting you in touch with the right members of staff, or even just to be a listening ear for any concerns, I’m always happy to help so feel free to reach out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334426536-4YLMGQHFB97XZ2MAS7RL/IMG_6241.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Racialised Students Officer Hello everyone! I’m Nusaeeba, the Racialised Students Officer. My role is to represent and advocate for racialised students in college ensuring that it is an inclusive and diverse environment for everyone. I will also be working with the Freshers’ officers for the racism awareness events in Freshers’ week. I am here to listen and assist you in navigating university as a person of colour or religious background, so please don’t hesitate to reach out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334426992-NI0RLUTRXA3QKU04NX2R/IMG_6246.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - Academic Affairs Officer Hi everyone, I’m Rachel. As your Academic Officer I am responsible for raising any of your ideas, thoughts or concerns about academic matters within college. I can also assist you with how to approach college about concessions or any other academic concerns. I am also responsible for organising carnations for all JCR members for their exams. I’m always happy to help so please feel free to reach out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334434966-6FU04ZWOIWOKLWWK5DSU/IMG_6263.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - LGBTQ+ Officers Hey, we are Ben and Kai! As LGBTQ+ Officers, we organise events, such as board games at the Jolly Farmers, movie nights and trips to Tuesgays for LGBTQ+ members and allies of college. We are also available for anyone wanting to speak about any LGBTQ+ related questions or issues they might be facing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1776334439576-DQINNRNPVNUGPOSSDI73/IMG_6277.jpg JCR Committee 2025-26 - SU Officer / College Ambassador Hello everyone! I’m Henry Philpott, your Harris Manchester College Ambassador. I represent Harris Manchester at the Student Union and help host delegates from other colleges within our community. If you’re ever interested in learning more about what the Student Union does or would like to get involved in representing HMC externally, please feel free to reach out! https://hmcjcr.co.uk/events daily 0.75 2026-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1528401640276-E1VOVYIU3UDQ4E83CG0Y/33402333_1880328822006650_8475720566806937600_n.jpg Events - Our Events From costume parties to yoga afternoons - here's how we unwind and have fun at HMC! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/99ab7c6d-c6d0-443e-8c9a-c22e466130bb/TT%2726+Term+Card.jpeg Events - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://hmcjcr.co.uk/societies daily 0.75 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1528401403695-SIOJ4I9OBL6PSEZV1F1P/33600797_10155454489550913_4895776759070326784_o.jpg Societies - Our Societies Students at HMC pursue a wide range of activities within and beyond college. Here are some of our favourites. https://hmcjcr.co.uk/jcr-constitution daily 0.75 2026-04-26 https://hmcjcr.co.uk/faq daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://hmcjcr.co.uk/facilities daily 0.75 2025-03-17 https://hmcjcr.co.uk/health daily 0.75 2023-02-06 https://hmcjcr.co.uk/students daily 0.75 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b13b78525bf021ab5c2f840/1541542850317-86SWAPNM4HYNOIJX78MH/ModsTrashing2017-12.jpg Students - Our Students HMC students come from all over the world and have a variety of backgrounds, ideas and interests. 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