Foundation Day

Foundation Day marks the date of Oriel College's royal foundation. On this day in 1326, Adam de Brome's 1324 foundation of a 'certain college of scholars' was confirmed in a royal charter issued by King Edward II. This annual commemoration celebrates the historic establishment of one of Oxford University's oldest colleges, dating back nearly 700 years. The event honors the college's founding and its continuous contribution to education and scholarship at the University of Oxford.