Clare Hall, University of Cambridge
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A college for advanced study at the University of Cambridge, renowned for its Fellowship and annual programme for visiting academics.
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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 ⭐
Yesterday we proudly launched the Clare Hall 60th Anniversary Campaign Fund - a festive and forward looking moment in out journey toward 2026 🎉
Professor Alan Short, Clare Hall President, shares our ambitions for the decades ahead and the initiatives that will help Clare Hall continue to flourish.
Professor Alan Short, Clare Hall President, shares our ambitions for the decades ahead and the initiatives that will help Clare Hall continue to flourish.
December 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Yesterday we proudly launched the Clare Hall 60th Anniversary Campaign Fund - a festive and forward looking moment in out journey toward 2026 🎉
Professor Alan Short, Clare Hall President, shares our ambitions for the decades ahead and the initiatives that will help Clare Hall continue to flourish.
Professor Alan Short, Clare Hall President, shares our ambitions for the decades ahead and the initiatives that will help Clare Hall continue to flourish.
❄️🍂 Our Clare Hall Through Your Lens project is nearly at its end but we are delighted to keep sharing the contributions from our community.
📸 “Cheeky Squirrel” by Dr Neal Harrison, Alumnus and Life Member
A playful moment that brings a bit of colour to the colder season at Clare Hall.
📸 “Cheeky Squirrel” by Dr Neal Harrison, Alumnus and Life Member
A playful moment that brings a bit of colour to the colder season at Clare Hall.
December 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
❄️🍂 Our Clare Hall Through Your Lens project is nearly at its end but we are delighted to keep sharing the contributions from our community.
📸 “Cheeky Squirrel” by Dr Neal Harrison, Alumnus and Life Member
A playful moment that brings a bit of colour to the colder season at Clare Hall.
📸 “Cheeky Squirrel” by Dr Neal Harrison, Alumnus and Life Member
A playful moment that brings a bit of colour to the colder season at Clare Hall.
Clare Hall is looking wonderfully festive ❄🎄
The Main Site is now decorated for the season, thanks to the creativity and hard work of our teams. From sparkling lights to handmade touches, the College is ready for a joyful Christmas! ⭐
The Main Site is now decorated for the season, thanks to the creativity and hard work of our teams. From sparkling lights to handmade touches, the College is ready for a joyful Christmas! ⭐
December 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Clare Hall is looking wonderfully festive ❄🎄
The Main Site is now decorated for the season, thanks to the creativity and hard work of our teams. From sparkling lights to handmade touches, the College is ready for a joyful Christmas! ⭐
The Main Site is now decorated for the season, thanks to the creativity and hard work of our teams. From sparkling lights to handmade touches, the College is ready for a joyful Christmas! ⭐
A touch of Christmas is on its way! 🎄
Clare Hall gardeners have been busy gathering winter greenery for our Christmas decorations, and we’re excited to see how the catering team transforms the Dining Hall for the festive season ✨❄️
Clare Hall gardeners have been busy gathering winter greenery for our Christmas decorations, and we’re excited to see how the catering team transforms the Dining Hall for the festive season ✨❄️
December 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A touch of Christmas is on its way! 🎄
Clare Hall gardeners have been busy gathering winter greenery for our Christmas decorations, and we’re excited to see how the catering team transforms the Dining Hall for the festive season ✨❄️
Clare Hall gardeners have been busy gathering winter greenery for our Christmas decorations, and we’re excited to see how the catering team transforms the Dining Hall for the festive season ✨❄️
🎓 Mallory Hrehor, PhD student in History and Philosophy of Science, highlights one of the qualities that makes Clare Hall feel special: the genuine openness between students and fellows, and the many ways those connections enrich academic life.
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🎓 Mallory Hrehor, PhD student in History and Philosophy of Science, highlights one of the qualities that makes Clare Hall feel special: the genuine openness between students and fellows, and the many ways those connections enrich academic life.
🎨 Wonderful opening night for the new exhibition of paintings and monoprints by Benita Kevill-Davies at Clare Hall.
Beautiful conversations, thoughtful art, and the artist herself sharing stories behind the work.
The exhibition is open to all until 8 January – come and enjoy! ✨
Beautiful conversations, thoughtful art, and the artist herself sharing stories behind the work.
The exhibition is open to all until 8 January – come and enjoy! ✨
November 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🎨 Wonderful opening night for the new exhibition of paintings and monoprints by Benita Kevill-Davies at Clare Hall.
Beautiful conversations, thoughtful art, and the artist herself sharing stories behind the work.
The exhibition is open to all until 8 January – come and enjoy! ✨
Beautiful conversations, thoughtful art, and the artist herself sharing stories behind the work.
The exhibition is open to all until 8 January – come and enjoy! ✨
On 22 November, Clare Hall Alumni met in Tokyo and sent their warm greetings to the College. The gathering was hosted by the Japan-based Clare Hall Alumni Association, led by Professor Hiromichi Tateishi, Life Member, who first joined Clare Hall as a Visiting Student in 1975 to 1976.
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
On 22 November, Clare Hall Alumni met in Tokyo and sent their warm greetings to the College. The gathering was hosted by the Japan-based Clare Hall Alumni Association, led by Professor Hiromichi Tateishi, Life Member, who first joined Clare Hall as a Visiting Student in 1975 to 1976.
Associate and Choir Director Ben de Souza shares how his connection to the College has evolved since his student days 🎵
Through the Choir he founded, he brings music, energy, and a distinctive spirit to Clare Hall, enriching College life through his work with singers across the years.
Through the Choir he founded, he brings music, energy, and a distinctive spirit to Clare Hall, enriching College life through his work with singers across the years.
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Associate and Choir Director Ben de Souza shares how his connection to the College has evolved since his student days 🎵
Through the Choir he founded, he brings music, energy, and a distinctive spirit to Clare Hall, enriching College life through his work with singers across the years.
Through the Choir he founded, he brings music, energy, and a distinctive spirit to Clare Hall, enriching College life through his work with singers across the years.
🍁 A lovely submission to Clare Hall Through Your Lens!
📸 “A November day” by our own gardener, Louise Ellis-Aylott
A quiet scene at peak of the season with soft light and bright foliage, bringing the Fellows’ Garden to life in rich autumn colours.
📸 “A November day” by our own gardener, Louise Ellis-Aylott
A quiet scene at peak of the season with soft light and bright foliage, bringing the Fellows’ Garden to life in rich autumn colours.
November 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🍁 A lovely submission to Clare Hall Through Your Lens!
📸 “A November day” by our own gardener, Louise Ellis-Aylott
A quiet scene at peak of the season with soft light and bright foliage, bringing the Fellows’ Garden to life in rich autumn colours.
📸 “A November day” by our own gardener, Louise Ellis-Aylott
A quiet scene at peak of the season with soft light and bright foliage, bringing the Fellows’ Garden to life in rich autumn colours.
Clare Hall is delighted to celebrate the success of Professor Barbara Sahakian, Fellow, whose recent book 'Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life', co-authored with Affiliated Postdoc Dr Christelle Langley, has been selected as one of Cambridge University Press “Books of the Year 2025.”
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Clare Hall is delighted to celebrate the success of Professor Barbara Sahakian, Fellow, whose recent book 'Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life', co-authored with Affiliated Postdoc Dr Christelle Langley, has been selected as one of Cambridge University Press “Books of the Year 2025.”
🎶 A lovely Evensong last night with Clare Hall and Corpus Christi Choirs featuring music by Charles Villiers Stanford and Ola Gjeilo.
Our choir keeps growing in numbers, skill, and spirit 🌟
📸 A big thank-you to Ben de Souza for the photo.
Our choir keeps growing in numbers, skill, and spirit 🌟
📸 A big thank-you to Ben de Souza for the photo.
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🎶 A lovely Evensong last night with Clare Hall and Corpus Christi Choirs featuring music by Charles Villiers Stanford and Ola Gjeilo.
Our choir keeps growing in numbers, skill, and spirit 🌟
📸 A big thank-you to Ben de Souza for the photo.
Our choir keeps growing in numbers, skill, and spirit 🌟
📸 A big thank-you to Ben de Souza for the photo.
💛 For 60 years, Clare Hall has been shaped by the people who call it home.
As we look ahead to our 60th Anniversary, our students reflect on what defines their experience: the remarkable people, the open and collaborative nature of our College, and its accommodating and family friendly environment.
As we look ahead to our 60th Anniversary, our students reflect on what defines their experience: the remarkable people, the open and collaborative nature of our College, and its accommodating and family friendly environment.
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
💛 For 60 years, Clare Hall has been shaped by the people who call it home.
As we look ahead to our 60th Anniversary, our students reflect on what defines their experience: the remarkable people, the open and collaborative nature of our College, and its accommodating and family friendly environment.
As we look ahead to our 60th Anniversary, our students reflect on what defines their experience: the remarkable people, the open and collaborative nature of our College, and its accommodating and family friendly environment.
Our gardens are full of colour and surprises this season - from bright berries to delicate blooms 🌿 Take a walk and see how many of these plants you can spot around Clare Hall.
And for a bit of fun… there’s a hidden frog in this collage - can you spot it? 👀🐸
And for a bit of fun… there’s a hidden frog in this collage - can you spot it? 👀🐸
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our gardens are full of colour and surprises this season - from bright berries to delicate blooms 🌿 Take a walk and see how many of these plants you can spot around Clare Hall.
And for a bit of fun… there’s a hidden frog in this collage - can you spot it? 👀🐸
And for a bit of fun… there’s a hidden frog in this collage - can you spot it? 👀🐸
🌌 A breathtaking moment over the Fellows’ Garden submitted for Clare Hall Through Your Lens!
📸 “First Aurora” by MaryEllen Linnehan, PhD student in English
Soft ribbons of colour light up the night sky above the College, capturing a rare and magical view few will forget.
📸 “First Aurora” by MaryEllen Linnehan, PhD student in English
Soft ribbons of colour light up the night sky above the College, capturing a rare and magical view few will forget.
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🌌 A breathtaking moment over the Fellows’ Garden submitted for Clare Hall Through Your Lens!
📸 “First Aurora” by MaryEllen Linnehan, PhD student in English
Soft ribbons of colour light up the night sky above the College, capturing a rare and magical view few will forget.
📸 “First Aurora” by MaryEllen Linnehan, PhD student in English
Soft ribbons of colour light up the night sky above the College, capturing a rare and magical view few will forget.
🌿 Building homes for birds and a community for people.
Dr Srijit Seal shares how the West Court Bird Reserve Project, created with Lydia Soifer, brought Clare Hall’s people and green spaces together — a reflection of our shared spirit of care and collaboration.
Dr Srijit Seal shares how the West Court Bird Reserve Project, created with Lydia Soifer, brought Clare Hall’s people and green spaces together — a reflection of our shared spirit of care and collaboration.
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🌿 Building homes for birds and a community for people.
Dr Srijit Seal shares how the West Court Bird Reserve Project, created with Lydia Soifer, brought Clare Hall’s people and green spaces together — a reflection of our shared spirit of care and collaboration.
Dr Srijit Seal shares how the West Court Bird Reserve Project, created with Lydia Soifer, brought Clare Hall’s people and green spaces together — a reflection of our shared spirit of care and collaboration.
Louise’s Garden Diary - October🍎
As autumn settles over Clare Hall gardens, Louise shares her latest diary entries—gentle observations of changing light, falling leaves and the birds that pass through our grounds.
Little Egrets, Red Kites and Buzzards—October brings us wings and wonder this year🍁🧡
As autumn settles over Clare Hall gardens, Louise shares her latest diary entries—gentle observations of changing light, falling leaves and the birds that pass through our grounds.
Little Egrets, Red Kites and Buzzards—October brings us wings and wonder this year🍁🧡
November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Louise’s Garden Diary - October🍎
As autumn settles over Clare Hall gardens, Louise shares her latest diary entries—gentle observations of changing light, falling leaves and the birds that pass through our grounds.
Little Egrets, Red Kites and Buzzards—October brings us wings and wonder this year🍁🧡
As autumn settles over Clare Hall gardens, Louise shares her latest diary entries—gentle observations of changing light, falling leaves and the birds that pass through our grounds.
Little Egrets, Red Kites and Buzzards—October brings us wings and wonder this year🍁🧡
🍂 Happy to share another wonderful contribution to Clare Hall Through Your Lens!
📸 “Allotment harvest” by Lisa Valentini, PhD student in Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics
View from Brian Pippard Building on the Scholars' Garden, with Clare Hall flag.
📸 “Allotment harvest” by Lisa Valentini, PhD student in Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics
View from Brian Pippard Building on the Scholars' Garden, with Clare Hall flag.
November 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🍂 Happy to share another wonderful contribution to Clare Hall Through Your Lens!
📸 “Allotment harvest” by Lisa Valentini, PhD student in Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics
View from Brian Pippard Building on the Scholars' Garden, with Clare Hall flag.
📸 “Allotment harvest” by Lisa Valentini, PhD student in Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics
View from Brian Pippard Building on the Scholars' Garden, with Clare Hall flag.
👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Clare Hall! 🎃
Wishing you a spook-tacular day filled with treats, laughter, and a touch of autumn magic 🕯️🍂
Wishing you a spook-tacular day filled with treats, laughter, and a touch of autumn magic 🕯️🍂
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Clare Hall! 🎃
Wishing you a spook-tacular day filled with treats, laughter, and a touch of autumn magic 🕯️🍂
Wishing you a spook-tacular day filled with treats, laughter, and a touch of autumn magic 🕯️🍂
Dr Ruth Tatlow, Life Member and Visiting Fellow (2023), shares how her time at Clare Hall sparked new creativity and lasting connections.
🌿 Here’s to the inspiration that continues to grow within our College!
#clarehall60
🌿 Here’s to the inspiration that continues to grow within our College!
#clarehall60
October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Dr Ruth Tatlow, Life Member and Visiting Fellow (2023), shares how her time at Clare Hall sparked new creativity and lasting connections.
🌿 Here’s to the inspiration that continues to grow within our College!
#clarehall60
🌿 Here’s to the inspiration that continues to grow within our College!
#clarehall60
🌿Clare Hall Gardens Mini-Tour🌸
Take a stroll through our beautiful gardens and discover some of the hidden corners that make Clare Hall so special.
Take a stroll through our beautiful gardens and discover some of the hidden corners that make Clare Hall so special.
October 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🌿Clare Hall Gardens Mini-Tour🌸
Take a stroll through our beautiful gardens and discover some of the hidden corners that make Clare Hall so special.
Take a stroll through our beautiful gardens and discover some of the hidden corners that make Clare Hall so special.
Huge congratulations to our lovely students who graduated on Friday 24 October! 🍁 🎓👏🏻
We are so proud of your achievements and wish you every success in the next exciting chapter. Can’t wait to see all that you go on to accomplish! 🌱
📸 Thank you Jeremy Peters for the beautiful photos!
We are so proud of your achievements and wish you every success in the next exciting chapter. Can’t wait to see all that you go on to accomplish! 🌱
📸 Thank you Jeremy Peters for the beautiful photos!
October 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Huge congratulations to our lovely students who graduated on Friday 24 October! 🍁 🎓👏🏻
We are so proud of your achievements and wish you every success in the next exciting chapter. Can’t wait to see all that you go on to accomplish! 🌱
📸 Thank you Jeremy Peters for the beautiful photos!
We are so proud of your achievements and wish you every success in the next exciting chapter. Can’t wait to see all that you go on to accomplish! 🌱
📸 Thank you Jeremy Peters for the beautiful photos!
On Friday 17 October, Clare Hall was very pleased to welcome Professor Bonnie Bassler as the speaker for the 2025/26 King Lecture.
Professor Bassler, Squibb Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, delivered a fascinating talk...
Professor Bassler, Squibb Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, delivered a fascinating talk...
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
On Friday 17 October, Clare Hall was very pleased to welcome Professor Bonnie Bassler as the speaker for the 2025/26 King Lecture.
Professor Bassler, Squibb Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, delivered a fascinating talk...
Professor Bassler, Squibb Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, delivered a fascinating talk...
As Clare Hall approaches its 60th Anniversary in 2026, we are celebrating the people who make our College feel like home 🏡
Alumnus and Associate James Tanna shares what makes Clare Hall a truly welcoming place for scholars and friends from around the world.
Alumnus and Associate James Tanna shares what makes Clare Hall a truly welcoming place for scholars and friends from around the world.
October 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
As Clare Hall approaches its 60th Anniversary in 2026, we are celebrating the people who make our College feel like home 🏡
Alumnus and Associate James Tanna shares what makes Clare Hall a truly welcoming place for scholars and friends from around the world.
Alumnus and Associate James Tanna shares what makes Clare Hall a truly welcoming place for scholars and friends from around the world.
On 15 October, Clare Hall hosted the Cambridge-Fudan Meeting on Neurology and Old Age Psychiatry, bringing together leading researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University for a day of inspiring talks and discussions.
October 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
On 15 October, Clare Hall hosted the Cambridge-Fudan Meeting on Neurology and Old Age Psychiatry, bringing together leading researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University for a day of inspiring talks and discussions.
Spotted in the gardens 🐦⬛
Louise shares a charming sighting in her newest Garden Diary update - a small but wonderful sign of autumn life at Clare Hall 🍂
Louise shares a charming sighting in her newest Garden Diary update - a small but wonderful sign of autumn life at Clare Hall 🍂
October 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Spotted in the gardens 🐦⬛
Louise shares a charming sighting in her newest Garden Diary update - a small but wonderful sign of autumn life at Clare Hall 🍂
Louise shares a charming sighting in her newest Garden Diary update - a small but wonderful sign of autumn life at Clare Hall 🍂