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A college for advanced study at the University of Cambridge, renowned for its Fellowship and annual programme for visiting academics. https://www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/

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Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Feb 13

Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge! We look forward to sharing more about our vibrant college life on this platform ⭐

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 12h

Clare Hall is pleased to have welcomed over 120 new students this year, who participated in their matriculation and book signing ceremonies last week.

As always, we are very grateful to Jeremy Peters for the excellent photos!

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 15h

Want to take part? Share your own perspective of Clare Hall - find out more on our website: www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/.../clare-ha...

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 15h

🌙 Another stunning submission to Clare Hall Through Your Lens!

📸 “9pm swimming session” by Dr Nikolai Kazantsev, Research Fellow

As daylight slips away, the pool glows softly - a reminder of the calm corners and shared spaces that make Clare Hall feel like home.

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Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 1d

Alan Caine (1936-2022) was an artist and art educator whose work explores the unity and depth of humble subjects - rugs, mopheads, bundles of cloth - and luminous landscapes, reflecting a philosophy of oneness and coherence.

The exhibition runs from 10 October-20 November 2025, open daily 10am-5pm.

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 1d

Clare Hall was delighted to host the opening of a new exhibition of paintings by Alan Caine on 9th October 🖼️

Friends, supporters, and admirers gathered to celebrate Alan’s life and work, enjoying an evening of art, conversation, and memories.

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 1d

📸 Photo by @lornanewman_weddings

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 1d

On 20th September, Clare Hall Alumni and Life Members Dr Jonathan Tay and Dr Kimberly Anderson celebrated their wedding 💍💐

We are thrilled to congratulate Jonathan and Kimberly and wish them every happiness in their life together!

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 7d

Professor Clarke’s experiments revealed quantum behaviour in superconducting circuits — foundational for today’s quantum computing and sensing technologies.

He was a Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall in 1989–1990. Congratulations on this outstanding recognition!
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Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 7d

We are delighted to celebrate Professor John Clarke, Life Member and former Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall, who has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics! 🎉

He shares the prize with Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis for pioneering work in quantum physics.

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Davide Cadeddu @davidecadeddu.bsky.social · 10d

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The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography - Clare Hall

The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography offers a unique opportunity for students and scholars to reflect on some great historical works and engage in discussion with renowned experts. ...

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Davide Cadeddu @davidecadeddu.bsky.social · 10d

The Betty Behrens Seminar resumes at Clare Hall, Cambridge, discussing the works by Benedetto Croce, José de Acosta and Robert Lowth, presented by R. Bellamy, G. Ramos and V. Davis |
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Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 12d

The first Bell Collection Symposium, supported by the Isaac Newton Trust, welcomed curators and scholars to explore themes from Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie and Norah Braden’s partnership to the legacies of Richard Batterham, Bill Ismay and Bernard Leach, alongside highlights from the Bell Collection

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 12d

Clare Hall has launched its 20th Century Studio Ceramics Research Centre 🏺

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 13d

🍁Clare Hall Through Your Lens launches today!🍁

We invite students, fellows, staff and families to share photos of Clare Hall grounds and gardens.
📸 First submission: “The Libby Gardener Memorial” by Dr Peter Forster, Life Member.

Find out how to join here: www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/events/clare...

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 18d

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Lori Passmore, Official Fellow of Clare Hall, has recently been appointed Honorary Professor of the University of Cambridge, and awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Aarhus University, Denmark. Congratulations to Professor Passmore from all of us at Clare Hall!

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 21d

We are delighted to share that Clare Hall has set up a new BBQ area in the West Court 🍔

Come and enjoy a good grill, wonderful company, and our beautiful lawns! Just don’t forget to tidy up afterwards 🌱

Find Clare Hall’s BBQ policy on the main website: www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/news/gather-...

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 22d

A joyful evening in London! Our recent drinks reception at the Travellers Club was one of Clare Hall’s most successful gatherings, with so many alumni and friends joining us. 🥂

Huge thanks to our Fellow Commoner, Graeme Harrower, for kindly sponsoring this special night.

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · 27d

Very warm congratulations to our newest EMBA students who matriculated last week. We are delighted to welcome you to Clare Hall and wish you every success in your academic journeys!

📸 Big thanks to Cory Aitchison for capturing the day!

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Sep 8

Clare Hall Student-Fellow Concert 2025🌟

Two weeks ago, our Dining Hall was alive with music! From Debussy and Chopin to koto, saxophone, and even Nina Simone, our students, postdocs, and fellows shared a magical afternoon together. Thank you to everyone who joined us — cannot wait for the next one!

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎶Music at Clare Hall🎶

A mid-week gift of music from Jehangir Cama—biophysicist, entrepreneur, and Official Fellow of Clare Hall—performing Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePH2...

Recording, mixing, mastering and video by Dominik Gryzbon
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Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Jul 31

What a wonderful day to celebrate our graduates! Our warmest congratulations to the Clare Hallers who graduated recently on Saturday, 26 July.

We wish the graduates all the best with their future endeavours, and look forward to staying in touch!

Many thanks to Jeremy Peters for capturing the day.

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Jul 23

We were delighted to host this year’s summer Garden Party on the 12th of July, welcoming back supporters, friends, and Life Members of the College. The day was filled with joyful conversation over a delicious lunch, courtesy of our fantastic kitchen team.

Photos by Jeremy Peters.

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Jul 10

To close out the weekend, CHBC held an anniversary paddle to celebrate the generous donations that have added a new IV+, Mara, and a new single scull, the Lisa and Ekhard Salje, to the college’s fleet of boats. Read more on our website: www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/news/celebra...

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Jul 10

Clare Hall Boat Club recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with an exciting weekend of events, bringing back alumni from all over the world.

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Clare Hall, University of Cambridge @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social · Jul 8

Congratulations to PhD student Callum White, who was honoured with the Cambridge Society for the Application of Research (CSAR) student award, presented by Pro Vice-Chancellor for Innovation, Dr Diarmuid O’Brien. Read more: www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/news/phd-stu...

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