is a graduate , which is modelled after the ancient "
Tower Of The Winds " in
Athens .
Established in 1979, the college is one of the youngest of the university, and is named after its main benefactors: Dr
Cecil H. Green and his wife Dr Ida Green. Dr Green was a founder of
Texas Instruments . Green College, Oxford is one of two colleges established due to his generosity, the other being
Green College, University Of British Columbia .
Green College is dedicated to ''human welfare'' in contemporary society. This is interpreted as an academic focus on
Medicine . Related disciplines, such as
Education , the
Environment and
Social Sciences , however, are also covered.
30% of the students study in the field of medicine. About 20% are engaged in medical research on a post-graduate level. Environmental change and educational studies are two other strongholds of the college.
On with effect from
1 October 2008 to form
Green Templeton College , based on the existing Green College site.
