All St Edmund's College Tutorial Office courses

The Tutorial Office is hosting a festive drop-in session for Tutors and students for an informal check-in at the end of term.

There will be traditional mulled wine and a selection of sweet and savoury finger food to facilitate the festive mood.

Please note, the event will be held in CR and all St Edmund's students are very welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dive into the fascinating research of the New Kingdom Research Foundation (NKRF) as we explore the dynamic history of Egypt's climate and biodiversity. Contrary to the common belief that Egypt is perpetually hyper-arid, our latest archaeological findings in the Theban Mountain reveal periods of remarkable wet conditions during the New Kingdom and Roman eras.

Join us in unravelling the mysteries behind the extraordinary preservation of diverse plant species and trade goods from these periods of higher temperatures in the late Holocene. Was this due to economic prosperity, extensive trade networks, or mere chance?

To deepen our understanding, we have created a comprehensive database of vegetal remains from archaeological sites across Egypt, spanning from the predynastic to Coptic eras. Using cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS), climate modelling, and ecological analysis, we're mapping the intricate relationship between biodiversity, climate change, and human activity over millennia.

Furthermore, we're pioneering molecular methods to analyse DNA in soil and mudbrick remains, aiming to uncover the presence of ancient plants in tombs, Coptic settlements, and ancient springs. This innovative approach seeks to correlate our DNA findings with historical data, providing new insights into Egypt's botanical past.

Our research not only captivates archaeologists but also offers crucial insights into how past warming episodes influenced biodiversity in the Saharan region, shedding light on what we might expect as global warming progresses.

Join us on this journey through time and discover how Egypt's ancient climate can inform our future!

The Tutorial Office is hosting a St Teddy’s Easter event for St Edmund’s College members with children.

There will be a picnic lunch, a children’s Easter egg hunt, a craft table and other fun activities. The event is most suitable for those with pre- or primary school aged children. Older children are also welcome but activities are mainly aimed at the younger age group.

When booking, please indicate in the "special requirements" section how many people will be in your group and give the age of your children.

If you or your children have dietary requirements, please enter these in the "special requirements" section when you make your booking.