New College celebrated its 175th Founders Day on 3 June 2021. The occasion was celebrated with a week of events and activities to mark the special anniversary.
New College Founders’ Day Celebration
The celebrations started on the 3 June, the date that Thomas Chalmers laid the foundation stone in 1846, with the New College Founders’ Day Get Together.
Professor Helen Bond, Rev Professor Susan Hardman Moore and Professor Stewart J Brown kicked things off with talks about the history of New College. Visitors were then able to explore the virtual Rainy Hall, chatting to students, alumni and staff, all of whom had links to New College.
Download Professor Brown and Hardman Moore’s talks from the day.
Professor Stewart J Brown – Chalmers and the laying of the foundation stone 3 June 1846
Professor Susan Hardman Moore – The events of 3 June 1846
New College Past, Present and Future Exhibition
The 3 June also saw the launch of the New College Past, Present and Future Online Exhibition. The exhibition details the history of New College from the 1800s to present day and celebrates students, staff and community throughout the years. Visitors can navigate through an interactive timeline to explore the rich history of New College and take a virtual tour of its beautiful buildings and grounds.
New College Past and Present Live Event
On the 5 June we held the New College Past and Present Live Event. Streamed and recorded live from the Rainy Hall, this event featured a series of talks and panel discussions from prominent New College figures and current students. Attendees tuned in online from around the world as we reflected on the history of teaching at New College, its place in the world today and hopes for the future.
You can watch the recordings of each session from the day on our YouTube channel now.
