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Available from 6th December 2024
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Meditations Booklet
Drawing inspiration from the windows in the University Chapel referencing the mysteries of the Rosary.
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Monday 20th - Friday 24th January 2025
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Re-freshers Week
To launch the new semester, there will be a series of faculty, sporting and social events to welcome students back to campus.
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Thursday 6th - Saturday 8th February 2025
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Bakhita Centre 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Bringing together practitioners, survivors, academics, friends and supporters of the centre for multi-disciplinary, experiential and cross-cultural discussions and knowledge-sharing.
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Tuesday 4th March 2025
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Mardi Gras
To celebrate the start of lent, there will be pancakes for all!
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Tuesday 4th March 2025
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St Mary’s 175th Anniversary Wheelchair Rugby League Festival
The festival will see a St Mary’s staff team play against a student team, and a combined St Mary’s team playing against a London Invitational side. The London Invitational team will include local players from Elmbridge Eagles, players from the London Roosters (London’s Wheelchair Super League team), and England internationals.
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Available from Monday 24th March 2025
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Heritage Exhibition
Explore an exhibition celebrating the University’s history and heritage through the 175th anniversary year. There are plans for this exhibition to be displayed in Westminster Cathedral as well.
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Thursday 27th March 2025
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Education Dinner
A special celebration of our legacy in education for headteachers in our key partner schools, including many Catholic schools.
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Friday 9th May 2025
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Faculty of Business and Law Festival of Research
A celebration of the research activity undertaken by the Faculty of Business and Law. Other faculties will also host festivals of research, dates to be confirmed in due course.
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Saturday 17th May 2025
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Mass to Celebrate Couples married in the University Chapel
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Monday 16th - Wednesday 18th June 2025
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Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education International (GRACE) Colloquium
A conference focussing on contemporary Catholic education, with a theme of ‘Mission and Identity in Catholic in the 21st Century: theory and practice’.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025
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175th Anniversary Sports Event
Featuring the Richmond upon Thames Borough Sports Day and British Milers Club elite athletics meet.
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Wednesday 25th June 2025
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Festival of Learning and Teaching
The Academic Professional Development team is pleased to invite you to join us at the Festival of Learning and Teaching, St Mary’s annual conference to celebrate practice across the University, and share innovations in teaching and learning. Find out more.
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Thursday 26th June 2025
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June Thanksgiving Mass, post Corpus Christi
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Tuesday 15th - Saturday 19th July 2025
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Graduation ceremonies
To celebrate our centenary in Strawberry Hill, the 2025 graduation ceremonies will be hosted across a week of celebration in the University Chapel.
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Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st August 2025
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Alumni Reunion
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Monday 15th - Friday 19th September 2025
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Induction Week
Welcoming our new students for the start of the academic year. This will include academic and a range of daytime and evening social events.
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Thursday 9th October 2025
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Gravissimum Educationis 60th Years on: A Symposium for Educators in Catholic Schools and Colleges
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Friday 10th - Sunday 12th October 2025
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General Assembly of European Directors of Catholic Education (CEEC)
A conference hosted in collaboration with the Catholic Education Service that will mark the 60th Anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis.
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Monday 3rd November 2025
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All Soul’s Mass
Mass at 1.05pm with choir.
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Sunday 9th November 2025
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Requiem Mass for deceased members of the St Mary’s community
A Mass at 11am followed by teas & coffee in the Dolce Vita.
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Tuesday 11th November 2025
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Armistice Day Mass
Public Liturgy at 11am in the Piazza.
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Sunday 16th November 2025
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Requiem Mass for Simmarians lost in the two World Wars
A Mass at 11am followed by an Exhibition and teas & coffee in the Dolce Vita.
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Carol Concert
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Monday 8th December 2025
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Patronal Feast
12pm Mass and a Christmas market style catering and stalls in the piazza.
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