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Alumni Stories: Aimee Smith Wins Prestigious Essay Competition - on 20th November 2024 in Alumni Interview, Life after SCIO

Welcome to the SCIO Alumni Stories blog! We are delighted to announce that Aimee Smith, an alumna of SCIO from Hilary Term 2024, has won an essay competition hosted by the New York C. S. Lewis Society. The competition, which... Read More >

SCIO Announces Summer 2024 Prize Winners - on 22nd October 2024 in News, Student Programmes

SCIO is delighted to announce Summer Term 2024’s prize winners. The prizes are awarded to students who demonstrate overall academic excellence. The awardees include: Alumni Prize Bethany Hicks (Milligan University) Academic Prizes Seth Bible (Milligan University) Trygve Bulthuis (Dordt University)... Read More >

Alumni Stories: Featuring Jessica Brown - on 21st September 2024 in Alumni Interview, Life after SCIO

Welcome to the SCIO Alumni Stories blog! As we celebrate the respective journeys of our alumni, we are excited to share their inspiring stories, reflecting on their experiences at Oxford and how those moments have shaped their personal and professional... Read More >

Summer Studies and Supportive Friendships at SCIO - on 29th July 2024 in Student Programmes, Written by Students

Introduction (written by Cameron Mitchum) Arriving at the Vines and being met by 20 new faces was intimidating for all of us — if only we could have known what laughter, late nights, and friendships would result from that meeting. Exploring... Read More >

A Term to Remember: SCIO Students Look Back on Their Time in Oxford - on 4th July 2024 in Student Programmes, Written by Students

Introduction (written by Klara Kinman) The end of a SCIO term is always an emotional experience. After three months of experiencing the wonders of Oxford—as well as its challenges—students begin to prepare for their journey home. The term ends with students... Read More >

SCIO Announces Hilary 2024 Prize Winners - on 24th June 2024 in News, Student Programmes

SCIO is delighted to announce Hilary Term 2024’s prize winners. The prizes are awarded to students who demonstrate overall academic excellence in their tutorials, research essays, and British Culture course throughout the term. This term, the highest award — the... Read More >