St Anne’s is the home of choice for the brightest and most ambitious students, including those from underrepresented groups.
St Anne’s is one of Oxford’s largest colleges, with over 800 students. Our Fellows’ world leading research ranges across the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and physical, life and medical sciences.
Our diverse, inclusive community extends around the globe through our alumnae, who build on their experiences here to change the world for the better.
Situated within 5 acres of tranquil leafy grounds, St Anne’s enjoys a unique atmosphere in which to hold any conference, dinner or special event.
As the terms in Oxford are busy and intense, vacations are an important time to rest, change the scenery and catch up with friends, family and loved ones.
We hope you all stay well during the vacation and enjoy a much-needed break, but should you need medical or mental health support, there is information on where to access help in the leaflets below.
If you have an urgent need that cannot wait, please refer to our information on emergency help or contact our college Lodge to be directed to another member of staff 01865 274 800.
Click for our leaflets on available support and details of routine closures.
Click here for the University's vacation information
Click here for the University's response and support to crises and conflicts, as well as advice and support for impacted staff and students.
Hopefully you won’t be unwell during vacation, but it helps to be prepared. Consider if you have enough of the following to see you through a period of illness:
Consider making ‘just in case’ arrangements with a friend to bring some shopping in the event you are too unwell to shop for yourself. Many local supermarkets offer click and collect, so a friend could pick up an order for you, or you could arrange for a delivery. Deliveries to the college area including Sainsburys, Tesco Groceries, Ocado Online Groceries (M&S), and Co-op via Deliveroo.
Consider having some non-perishable items such as tinned foods, cereals, longlife milk, fruits that don’t need to be chilled and perhaps some ‘ready meals‘. Take away deliveries are also plentiful Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat (just-eat.co.uk) but can be more expensive than the supermarket option.
If you need medication and are too unwell to collect it yourself, consider if a friend could collect for you or contact your local pharmacy to enquire about delivery. The pharmacy nearest to college is Woodstock Road Chemist.
Keep in touch with your support network, family and friends, let someone know you are unwell and tell them when you feel better. Ask for help when you need it whether you are home or away.
For those of you in and around Oxford over the vacation, you may find The Oxford Vacation Guide useful. It details local events, dining, amenities and services. Daily Info is also a great source of information on dining and events in Oxford.
We understand that some students may not return to their family home for many reasons during vacations and instead may look to stay with friends, travel, take an internship or pursue other work and accommodation.
Alternative accommodation and short-term employment options are available locally: