Nabila Photography Prize Winner
The winning entry, taken by Alexander Sauer (2019 MSc Statistical Science).
On the 17 November, we launched the first Nabila Walji Photography Prize, in memory of Nabila Walji (1993-2022).
Nabila was a writer, photographer, epistemophile and anthropologist studying Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology MSc at Keble who sadly passed away last year. Nabila loved capturing the world around her, and her family and friends felt the prize was a fitting memorial and tribute, encompassing Nabila’s love of learning and life.
Entrants were asked to submit photographs that encapsulated their world through the photography lens, showcasing beauty, even in the mundane.
More than 200 images submitted by 32 students between November and February, including photos taken in the Netherlands, New York, Newfoundland, the Romanian mountains, Paris and Oxford.
The judging panel, which included British portrait photographer Fran Monks, the Warden, our Communications Manager and representative from both the JCR and MCR, had a difficult time selecting a shortlist, to enable Nabila’s family to choose the overall winner.
The winning image was taken by Alexander Sauer (2019 MSc Statistical Science), as part of his 5-image submission for the prize, described the it as “just a picture of a moment that makes you pause for a second”.
When selecting the winner, Nabila’s family commented:
“They were all beautiful. Nabila saw beauty in the mundane daily through her lenses… and one of the most photographed images in her portfolios was the rising or the setting sun. This picture depicts that so wonderfully.”
The next Nabila Walji Photography Prize will open at the start of Michaelmas 2023.
On Friday 3 March, we were honoured to welcome into College three descendants of Keble College’s original architect, William Butterfield.
The Keble catering team won an Excellence Award after hosting the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Gala Dinner. The evening, which came after a busy summer period of events, private dinners and conferences, was part of the 62nd Great Britain Grand Chapitre.
Three years after the launch of the ‘Portrait of Keble’ photographic exhibition as part of the College’s 150th anniversary, we continue to celebrate the achievements of some of the most influential and successful members of our diverse community through the installation in Hall of ‘Portrait of Keble II’.
This February, we had another hugely successful Keble Early Music Festival. It was my first as Artistic Director and I very much enjoyed planning the programme of events around the structure of the previous Festivals, whilst also thinking how we might offer different elements in the future.
On 17 January 2023, our Keble Conversations series returned to London to a captive audience and a full house at Wallacespace Spitalfields.
We are delighted to welcome two new members of the Alumni & Development and Communications teams at Keble. Daisy Eaton joined this January as Alumni Relations and Events Administrator, and Imaan Ali joined in March as Digital Communications Officer.
On the 17 November, we launched the first Nabila Walji Photography Prize, in memory of Nabila Walji (1993-2022).
It’s been a huge privilege to hold the position of Visiting Fellow at Keble College, Oxford, over the last six months.
We would like to welcome the following individuals, who joined the Fellowship in 2022-23.
We are thrilled to announce that our 2023 Giving Day raised a fantastic £251,228 from 312 donors, against a target of £150,000 from 250 donors. This result is a wonderful testament to the commitment of the Keble community. Thank you so much for your support.
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