Alumni News in Brief…

New Year Honours

The following Keble alumni have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours list.

Andy Street (1982 PPE) has been Knighted for Public Service. Lately Mayor, West Midlands.

Catherine Vaughan (1992 PPE) has been made a Companion of the Bath for Public Service. Director General, Department for Work and Pensions.

Stephen Woodard (1984 PPE) has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for Political and Public Service. Lately Deputy Secretary General, European Conservatives and Reformists Group, European Parliament.

Merton Chaplaincy

Keble alumnus the Revd Canon Justin White (1989 Engineering Science) has been appointed to the Chaplaincy at Merton College, taking up the post this Hilary term. Justin trained for ministry after a career in management consultancy, and has held several roles in education, including 12 years at Winchester College school. He is a Priest Vicar of Westminster Abbey and an Honorary Canon of Chichester Cathedral.

Honours for Alumnus

Dr John Inge (1978 PGCE Chemistry), who retired last year after 17 years as Bishop of Worcester, was presented with the prestigious Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship, and was invested as a KCVO by the King in November.

London Dinner

The annual Keble Association London Dinner, held at the Ironmongers’ Hall, one of the great livery halls in the City of London, saw around 90 current students and alumni of all ages, in their finest black tie, gathered together for a glass or two of bubbly followed by a wonderful three-course meal. It was great to see so many groups of Keble friends (including the 2018 matriculants, pictured) around the dinner table and to hear laughter echoing round the hall. We hope to see many of you again soon. Stay tuned for date and venue!