Ruskin Alumni

Welcome! Alumni are an essential part of the Ruskin community, and we take enormous pride in seeing such a breadth and diversity of talent emerging from the School. Discover the many ways that you can stay connected to the Ruskin - including attending events, volunteering or making a donation.

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Ruskin graduates are warmly invited to join the Ruskin Alumni mailing list! We use our mailing list to keep you informed about opportunities, events and and other news that we think you will find interesting.
Please send an email to ruskin_alumni-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk.
(You will then receive an automated email from SYMPA asking you to confirm your subscription request.)
The School also sends a termly newsletter. To ensure you receive this please check your details are up to date by logging in to My Oxford Online. If you have any suggestions for articles or would like to submit content, please email info@rsa.ox.ac.uk.
You also have the opportunity to join the Oxford Alumni which offer a wide range of resources and benefits. As a member of the Oxford alumni community, you will have opportunities to reconnect with fellow graduates, stay informed about university news and events, participate in professional and social activities, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the University. Find further information at the link:
https://www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/

Events

Alumni are welcome to attend School events such as Talks in Contemporary Art and the annual Degree Show.

The Oxford University Alumni Engagement team organises a programme of events throughout the year such as the flagship Meeting Minds weekend: bringing together alumni and friends for inspiring talks, interactive sessions and an opportunity to connect. In addition, there are 170 regional, identity and interest-based alumni groups around the world which host a wide variety of events, from tours and dinners to social gatherings. Alumni can also enjoy a diverse programme of events at the Schwarzman as part of the cultural programme, and a wide range of University events.

Oxford Alumni Community

As an Oxford alumnus/alumna, you can continue to make the most of the University’s resources and community. Benefits include access to the Bodleian, journals, library databases and online resources, as well as Career Connect, where you can browse careers events, jobs and internships.

The My Oxford Card gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits and offers including discounts at local Oxford businesses, and entry to colleges and libraries.

Stay up to date with the latest alumni news in QUAD, featuring interviews, opinion pieces and stories from across the Oxford community. You can also explore news, features, expert commentary and profiles from across the Humanities Division in our new campaign, Humanity in an Age of Global Change.

To build connections through social events and professional networking join your local alumni group. With nearly 400,000 Oxford alumni worldwide and around 170 regional, identity, and interest-based groups, there are many ways to stay involved and connected.

The Oxford Excellence campaign

The Oxford Excellence campaign aims to harness even more of the extraordinary power and reach of Oxford's 400,000 alumni network. Connected through excellence, they are a unique gathering of remarkable people working together to create positive impact worldwide. By offering your expertise, time, connections and donations, you contribute to our work.

If you would like to make a donation to support the Ruskin school of Art, please click here. Your gift will be used towards student scholarships and bursaries for those who need it the most. Any contribution, big or small, will make a huge difference to future generations of Ruskin students.

Learn more about the Oxford Excellence campaign

For current updates on news and events, please follow the Ruskin on social media:

Instagram
Ruskin School of Art:
https://www.instagram.com/ruskin_school_art_oxford/
BFA:
https://www.instagram.com/ruskinbfa/
MFA:
www.instagram.com/ruskinmfa/

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/theruskinartschool

Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/theruskin.bsky.social

Browse the work of recent BFA and MFA graduates on our Degree Show pages:

https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/index.php/degreeshow/2026/bfa

https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/index.php/degreeshow/2025/bfa

https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/degreeshow/2024/bfa

https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/degreeshow/2023/bfa

https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/degreeshow/2026/mfa

https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/index.phpdegreeshow/2025/mfa

https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/degreeshow/2024/mfa