“Formal” Formal Hall: Week 6

Thursday 19 November 2026

18:45 - 21:00, Reuben College Dining Hall 

In a Formal Hall more “formal” that usual, we encourage you to come dressed in your academic gowns to dine with friends and colleagues in our Grade II listed hall. Relax and enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by our award-winning kitchen, with a focus on seasonal ingredients.

Members can invite up to a max of five paying guests.

(Academic gowns encourgaed but not mandatory).

Menu

Starter

Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté, Hazelnut Crumb, Chive Oil, Sourdough Crisp

Main Course (Please select one)

Vegetarian

Charred Hispi Cabbage Wedge, Braised Leeks, Butter Bean Puree, Sea Herbs, Parsley Oil

Meat

Pan-Roasted Coley, Braised Leeks, Butter Bean Puree, Sea Herbs and Parsley Sauce

Dessert

Poached Pear, Walnut Granola & Honey Ice Cream

2026-27 Prices

Reuben Student: £25

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Members of Common Room: £30

Student Guest: £28

Non-Student Guest: £30

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members and guests must attend the event with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here. Please read before booking place at event. 

Photography notice: General photography will take place at this event, consisting of wide crowd shots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact events@reuben.ox.ac.uk.

Formal Hall: Oxmas - Week 8

Thursday 3 December 2026

18:45 - 21:00, Reuben College Dining Hall 

Menu

Starter

Chestnut & Root Vegetable Soup

Main Course (Please select one)

Vegetarian

Nut Roast with Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Roast Potatoes, Parsnips & Carrots and Cranberry Sauce

Meat

Roast Turkey with Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Roast Potatoes, Parsnips & Carrots and Cranberry Sauce

Dessert

Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Ice Cream

2026-27 Prices

Reuben Student: £25

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Members of Common Room: £30

Student Guest: £28

Non-Student Guest: £30

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members and guests must attend the event with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here. Please read before booking place at event. 

Photography notice: General photography will take place at this event, consisting of wide crowd shots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact events@reuben.ox.ac.uk.

Formal Hall: Thanksgiving - Week 7

Thursday 26 November 2026

18:45 - 21:00, Reuben College Dining Hall 

Formal Hall offers the opportunity to dress up and dine with friends and colleagues in our Grade II listed hall.

Join us for this special edition, where we celebrate Thanksgiving; a holiday celebrating gratitude, togetherness, and sharing.

Members can invite up to a max of five paying guests.

Menu

Starter

Charred Leeks, Cashew Crème, Pickled Onions, Herb Oil

Main Course (Please select one)

Vegetarian

Chestnut and Mushroom Parcel, Roasted Sweet Potato & Squash, Collard Greens, Stuffing, Green Beans

Meat

Roast Turkey, Roasted Sweet Potato & Squash, Collard Greens, Stuffing, Green Beans

Dessert

Pumpkin Pie with Biscuit Crumb and Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream

2026-27 Prices

Reuben Student: £25

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Members of Common Room: £30

Student Guest: £28

Non-Student Guest: £30

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members and guests must attend the event with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here. Please read before booking place at event. 

Photography notice: General photography will take place at this event, consisting of wide crowd shots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact events@reuben.ox.ac.uk.

Thursday 10 December 2026, 18:30 - 21:30

Dining Hall

All members of all Reuben Societies and Clubs are invited to attend our first Reuben Societies' Formal dinner: a special end of year celebration.

Menu:

Starter: Roasted Celeriac Velouté, Bramley apple, crispy sage, toasted hazelnut

Main Veg Option: Roasted Hispi Cabbage & Wild Mushroom, Pearl barley, thyme and mushroom jus, crispy kale

Main Meat Option: Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib, Blue Cheese Pomme Puree, Winter Vegetables, Red Wine Jus

Dessert: Dark Chocolate Delice, Spiced poached pear, oat crumble, pear sorbet

Ticket prices:

£30 for Student members

£35 for Non-Student members

Deadline for sign up: Thursday 26 November, 17:00

Tuesday Talks/DwD: Week 6

17 November 2026 

18:20 - 20:30, Reuben College Dining Hall 

Student Takeover

Join us for presentations from our Reuben students on their varied research projects, including presentations from recipients of Reuben College’s Public Engagement with Research Innovation Fund for 2025/26.

Details on the topics and presenters will come during term.

To attend the dinner, you must attend the prior seminar.

Menu

Vegetarian Option

Veggie Bratwurst with Mustard & Onions, Fries & Pickled Cabbage

Meat Option

Pork Bratwurst with Mustard & Onions, Fries & Pickled Cabbage

Dessert

Brownie & Ice Cream

2026-27 Prices

Reuben Student: Free of charge

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Member of Common Room: £20

Student Guest: £18

Non-Student Guest: £20

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members, guests must attend the talk with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here. Please read before booking place at event.

Photography notice: General photography will take place at this event, consisting of wide crowd shots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact events@reuben.ox.ac.uk.

Tuesday Talks/DwD: Week 7

24 November 2026 

18:20 - 20:30, Reuben College Dining Hall 

The Role of Heritage in Belonging

MultakaOxford is a multi-award winning project based at the History of Science and Pitt Rivers Museum. Meaning meeting point in Arabic, Multaka uses objects and museums to decentre our understanding of belonging. Instead, it spotlights how different ways to 'be' help us create communities where we all belong.

Nicola Bird (GLAM) will give you the chance to experience how our diversity of heritage can be unifying and bring clarity in a world of messy division. She will be joined by Kibrom Kayhsay and Marwa Ahmed.

To attend the dinner, you must attend the prior seminar. 

Menu

Vegetarian Option

Chickpea & Butter Bean Korma, Coconut Rice, Mini Garlic Naan

Meat Option

Chicken Korma, Coconut Rice, Mini Garlic Naan

Dessert

Chia Spiced Sponge

2026-27 Prices

Reuben Student: Free of charge

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Member of Common Room: £20

Student Guest: £18

Non-Student Guest: £20

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members, guests must attend the talk with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here. Please read before booking place at event.

Photography notice: General photography will take place at this event, consisting of wide crowd shots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact events@reuben.ox.ac.uk.

Tuesday Talks/DwD: Week 8

1 December 2026 

18:20 - 20:30, Reuben College Dining Hall 

Digital’s Environmental Impact: What Matters, What Doesn’t, and What to Do About It

Every search, stream, and AI prompt runs on physical infrastructure, and carries real environmental impacts. But how big, and should we worry? Some say that AI is what we need to tackle the climate crisis, while others say it’s only making things worse.

George Kamiya (Visiting Fellow) and an expert on the environmental impacts of digital technologies, will explain what we know, what we don’t, and where attention and action should be focused.

To attend the dinner, you must attend the prior seminar.

Menu

Vegetarian Option

Maple Mustard Tempeh, Roasted Carrots & Parsnips, Puy Lentils

Meat Option

Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs, Roasted Carrots & Parsnips, Puy Lentils

Dessert

Autumn Fruit Pudding

2026-27 Prices

Reuben Student: Free of charge

Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Reuben Alumni/Associate Member of Common Room: £20

Student Guest: £18

Non-Student Guest: £20

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members, guests must attend the talk with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here. Please read before booking place at event.

Photography notice: General photography will take place at this event, consisting of wide crowd shots. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact events@reuben.ox.ac.uk.