After the ceiling issues in 2024 forced many residents to temporarily relocate and, in some cases, leave Christ College, the community experienced a challenging period marked by lower event turnout and reduced engagement. The committee worked hard to rebuild the strong sense of belonging that has always defined the College. In 2025, those efforts truly paid off, it became a year of renewal, growth, and unity. Under the leadership of Oliver Brancher (President) and Heidi Barker (Vice-President), the Christ College Committee collaborated closely with residents to restore spirit, inclusivity, and connection within its multicultural community.

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From the very start of the year, Christ College saw an incredible resurgence in participation, beginning with a highly successful Orientation Week designed to welcome new residents while celebrating the College’s longstanding traditions. Event turnout in 2025 reached its highest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a renewed enthusiasm among residents for community life. Under the guidance of Sports Representatives Emily Ralph and Tadc Quirke, the College’s teams delivered outstanding performances across the Inter-College competitions, securing back-to-back championships in Women’s Soccer, and new victories in Men’s Soccer (in collaboration with Hytten Hall), Men’s Swimming, Women’s Basketball, and Women’s AFL, with Emily Ralph named MVP of the AFL final. The Christ College team also achieved runner-up in Women’s Table Tennis, highlighting the College’s depth of sporting talent. Christ hosted several inter-collegiate events, including a Debating Tournament (which the Christ College team won) and a Table Tennis competition, further showcasing the College’s growing reputation for excellence and teamwork.

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Under the financial stewardship of Sophie Roberts (Treasurer), Christ College achieved a major milestone by becoming debt-free in 2025, allowing the Committee to subsidise food and drinks at social events and support initiatives that directly benefited residents. Willem de Wit, Fresher Representative, introduced free Tuesday meals to help students manage rising living costs, while International Representatives Siddharth Suresh and Tanvir Chowdhury played a vital role in amplifying the voices of international residents. Together with Student Living Officers, they organised a vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival at the Res Hub, providing food and fostering cultural exchange among residents.

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In the latter half of the year, the Committee continued to lead with compassion and purpose. Under the coordination of Emma Borich-Watts and Hayley Lazaroo, Christ College participated in the Out of the Shadows Walk, raising over 80% more than its fundraising goal in support of suicide prevention. The year culminated in the spectacular Christ-Hytten Masquerade Ball, which sold out with more than 70% of attendees from Christ College. PJ Kozul’s (Fresher representative) creative event posters captured attention across campus, while Parsa Javadpour (Secretary and Communications Representative) ensured every resident stayed connected by maintaining strong digital engagement, with Christ College’s Instagram consistently reaching 25,000–35,000 monthly views.

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2025 will be remembered as the year Christ College not only recovered but redefined itself, a thriving, inclusive, and united community stronger than ever before.