Magdalen College, Oxford
College of the University of Oxford
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2022 | Lars Østergaard became the new holder of the Sherardian Chair of Botany at Magdalen College. |
2021 | Magdalen College sells 40% of its stake in the Oxford Science Park for £160 million, which is expected to more than double the size of the college's endowment fund. |
2019 | Peter J. Ratcliffe shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on cellular oxygen sensing. |
2018 | Willow trees in Bat Willow meadow were cut down due to age and honey fungus infection, and subsequently replanted. The wood from the trees was used to make cricket bats. |
2016 | Magdalen College acquires total ownership of the Oxford Science Park. |
2015 | Magdalen College reached the top position in the Norrington Table academic performance ranking. |
2012 | Magdalen College reached the top position in the Norrington Table academic performance ranking. |
2011 | Magdalen College won the University Challenge television competition for the fourth time, tying with Manchester University for the most series wins. |
2010 | Magdalen College achieved its highest ever Norrington Table score, with over half of its finalists obtaining first-class degrees, reaching the top position in the academic performance ranking. |
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