Once a year, in Trinity Term, Wolfson College holds a Life-Stories Day in which college members share stories that represent, or relate to, aspects of their lives. Contributions engage with concepts of identity, history and representation, and there are virtually no limits to the form that the submissions might take - from personal narratives to discussions of original artwork, dance performances and music. Over the course of the evening, participants revise, redefine and reflect on what might constitute the shape of a life-story. The event celebrates the college's rich diversity of cultures, experiences and nationalities in an encouraging and informal atmosphere. The night ends with an international buffet dinner, drinks and music.

The most recent Life-Stories Day took place on 23 May 2011. Fifteen members of the college - including students, fellows, alumni, members of the governing body, and the President - made four-minute contributions. These took a number of forms, including songs, storytelling, poetry, presentations of artefacts and discussions of images. The success of this event was marked by the foundation of the Life-Stories Society, and by the Art Society's Life-Stories art installation.

 Original artwork by Katharina Goetze