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Alumni Festival showcases Hughes Hall’s inspiring people - Hughes Hall

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 13h

Over Cambridge Alumni Weekend we had the pleasure of welcoming alumni from across the University as we hosted talks spanning discrimination in the criminal legal system, girls’ education in Afghanistan, and stories of innovation and impact across Cambridge.💡

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Over Alumni Weekend, Hughes Hall hosted three thought-provoking talks exploring the impact that our Senior Members are having on people’s lives around the world. It was a pleasure to welcome alumni…

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact. In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 1d

Children and young people spend much of their time in school, so access to mental health services and interventions there is key.🧠

Hughes Fellow @ariadnaalbajara.bsky.social works to improve access to these services & influence policymaking through her research.🌟

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Dr Ariadna Albajara

BHM25: Diasporic divas - Hughes Hall

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 1d

In her groundbreaking project on Afrodiasporic divadom, Dr @emmanuelawroth.bsky.social, Hughes Hall and @leverhulme.ac.uk Fellow, traces the conception of the cult of the diva back to eighteenth-century Europe.

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Exploring racialised and gendered celebrity in Western Europe, 1715-1925. In her groundbreaking project on Afrodiasporic divadom, Dr Emmanuela Wroth, Hughes Hall and Leverhulme Trust Fellow, traces…

Festival of International Artists (FIA) Burns Brightly at Hughes Hall - Hughes Hall

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 8d

Hands up if you're moving to Cambridge this week! ✋

Welcome to all our new students and staff, and welcome back to everyone who's already part of our wonderful Cambridge community.

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 2d

Hughes Hall Music was proud to be part of the Cambridge Alumni Weekend 2025. For the third year running, we had the privilege & joy of hosting a distinguished line-up of artists from around the world for our Festival of International Artists (FIA).🎻🎹🎼

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Hughes Hall Music was proud to be part of the Cambridge Alumni Weekend 2025. For the third year running, our Festival of International Artists (FIA) once again showcased exceptional artists who have…

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact. In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 2d

How can we address extreme risks?🚨

Kennedy Mbeva, Hughes Fellow and Research Associate at the Centre for Existential Risk at Cambridge, focuses his research on the governance of global catastrophic risk.🌎

Learn more about what that means⬇️
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@cser.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk

Dr Kennedy Mbeva

Marking achievements and ambitions as part of Black History Month at Cambridge

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 5d

Join us for an inspiring #BlackHistoryMonth of talks, formals, art and tours from @malikalnasir.bsky.social @cambridgebah.bsky.social @@stcatharines.bsky.social @homertoncollege.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social and more.

See what's on https://bit.ly/4pRbfLo

October brings a new academic year but it also offers the opportunity to celebrate Black talent. A number of events and activities are being staged around the

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 5d

At Hughes Hall we mark Black History Month in many ways across our community.

A celebratory Formal Hall, inspiring display, and a student-led events programme provide a range of social and stimulating opportunities for all.🌟

Learn more and get involved⬇️
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BHM25: What’s on at Hughes - Hughes Hall

At Hughes Hall we mark Black History Month in many ways across our community. A celebratory Formal Hall, inspiring display, and a student-led events programme provide a range of social and…

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact. In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 5d

The Student Centre in the Hughes Hall website is a one-stop shop for academic, practical, welfare and MCR information. You can click onto the centre from any page on our website by finding the owl!🦉

www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/student-cent...

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 5d

Postdoctoral researcher at @camneurodept.bsky.social and Hughes Hall Fellow, Dr Liam Collins-Jones, asks: How does loss affect the brain? How may hearing loss cause dementia?🧠

Learn more about his work⬇️
youtu.be/cYH0f04UWIE?...

Dr Liam Collins-Jones

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 6d

Starting induction this week? Welcome!🙌🎉

Cambridge will stay with you in the friendships you nurture, the questions you pursue, and the work you carry forward.🎓🌎

Visit our Student Centre to learn more about life at Hughes:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/student-cent...

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Centre for Climate Engagement @climatehughes.bsky.social · 7d

📆🌍 Book now for 17 October 2025! In the 1st event of the Cambridge Seminar Series on Law & the Climate Crisis 2025/26, Lord Robert Carnwath CVO will talk about Judges & Climate Change @hugheshall.bsky.social, networking afterwards. All welcome, free registration
👉 climatehughes.org/events/judge...

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 7d

Each year we welcome over 400 graduates to our alumni community.🌎🙌

We caught up with a few of our recent alumni to hear about their experience studying at Hughes and their exciting plans for the future.🌟

Learn more⬇️
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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 7d

Join us this October for a range of events here at Hughes Hall to mark Black History Month.🌟

#BHM2025

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 7d

Happy new academic year @cam.ac.uk - last act as Senior Proctor is to open the Congregation to elect the new Proctors. Thank you to @hugheshall.bsky.social for nominating me and Dr Mir for being a wonderful Proctor pair and to our amazing Constables in office.

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 13d

We are excited to share a range of lectures and musical performances taking place at Hughes Hall this weekend, from 26th-28th September!🎉🎶

There are still a few spaces left in each of our events - all are welcome.🙌

Details and booking information⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact. In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 13d

Hughes Hall Bridge initiatives connect academic expertise with industry, policymakers & practitioners to translate ideas into action.🤝🌎

Dr Alison Twiner, a researcher at Camtree, works to build a space for educators worldwide to go for ideas, resources & sharing.💻

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Dr Alison Twiner

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Centre for Climate Engagement @climatehughes.bsky.social · 15d

🌱☀️ This summer, the Centre for Climate Engagement at @hugheshall.bsky.social welcomed 11 talented interns to work on a range of climate-focused projects: climatehughes.org/cce-thanks-2...

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 14d

During the @Cam.ac.uk Alumni Weekend, we are proud to present a Festival of International Artists, featuring 6 renowned artists coming together for 3 nights of chamber music — from bold duos & fiery tangos to lush quintets & rarely heard gems.🎻🎹

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Why do we go to work? - Hughes Hall

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 20d

Why do we go to work? What motivates you at work every day and why you feel how you feel about your job?

Join us for an event featuring Hughes Fellow, James Root, & Laurie Bristow, College President, as they explore this topic.

📅 25 September, 6-7PM

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Join this event with Hughes Hall By-fellow and author, James Root, and President of Hughes Hall, Sir Laurie Bristow, if you are interested in a new way to understand what motivates you at work every…

Alumni Festival 2025 - Hughes Hall

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 20d

Coming up next week is the annual @Cam.ac.uk Alumni Festival! Join us for a range of lectures and concerts at Hughes Hall.🎉🙌

📅 Friday 26 to Sunday 28 September

Event details and booking information⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...

Over the Cambridge Alumni Weekend, Hughes Hall is proud to contribute a music festival (Festival of International Artists), featuring the talents of award winning international artists and an…

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact. In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 21d

If you're ready to start your postgraduate journey with us, we're ready to accept your application!

Get going with our handy guide to postgraduate applications: http://bit.ly/4nsSXhq

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 22d

How can we predict whether cancer is likely to respond to therapies in order to improve patient quality of life and survival rates?

Recent Hughes Fellow and cancer biologist, Dr Islam Alshamleh, is working to develop MRI diagnostic tools to do exactly that.

Learn more:
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Dr Islam Alshamleh

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 26d

We're just two weeks away from this @Cam.ac.uk Alumni Festival event featuring Hughes Fellows Prof @mwgehring.bsky.social and Katrina Ffrench.🙌

📅 Friday 26 September, 2:00-3:00PM

Learn more and book your place⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...