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Hughes Hall around the world - Hughes Hall Over the last year, we have been lucky enough to connect with alumni at 18 events in 13 different countries. Here is a round-up of an exciting year, made particularly noteworthy by the fact that we…

Over the last year, we have been lucky enough to connect with alumni at 18 events in 13 different countries and share in the celebrations of Hughes Hall's 140th anniversary with our worldwide community! 🌍
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We are pleased to be able to share this video featuring our College Disability Champion, and Deputy Senior Tutor for Admissions, Dr Spencer Johnston. Spencer talks about the Hughes Hall community as… Dr Spencer Johnston - Admissions Tutor and Disability Champion at Hughes Hall

College Disability Champion & Deputy Senior Tutor for Admissions, Dr Spencer Johnston, talks about the Hughes Hall community as well as his own challenges having been diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia later on in his academic career. 🌟

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Did you know that the Chefs and Front of House Team at Hughes Hall serve over 1000 meals per week?
Find out how they manage the mammoth task of keep Hughes Hall fed in The Owl magazine.

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The holidays are coming and it's time for our annual Little Owls Club Winter Gathering!❄️🎄✨

Join us for festive activities, refreshments and the opportunity to connect with other college members with families.🦉

Details and booking⬇️
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Seasonal Music around the Christmas Tree - Hughes Hall Join us to celebrate the end of term and the beginning of the festive season with music around the Christmas Tree.

Join us as we celebrate the end of term and the beginning of the festive season with an hour of informal music, readings and song!🎶❄️

🎄Tuesday 2 December, 5.30-7PM

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How can I stand out in my interview?💡

With admissions interviews coming up soon, Hughes Hall Deputy Senior Tutor, Dr Joe Ellis gives this simple advice: "Be honest about what your interests are, what your opinions are and how you're thinking about things."🌟

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Student stories: rowing, writing and resilience with juvenile idiopathic arthritis - Hughes Hall 20th November marks the start of Disability History Month in the UK, and an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and activism of disabled people as we work towards understanding, accessibility…

Student stories: rowing, writing and resilience with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

This #DisabilityHistoryMonth we learned from Hughes Hall MPhil student, Ciara, about her experience with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

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From tackling climate change and childhood cancer to steering technological advancement and education policy, Hughes Hall Fellows and researchers explain their groundbreaking work and its global impact.🌎

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Hughes Hall Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer, Molly, talks about mature colleges, applying to Cambridge, tips to prepare for interviews and how to learn more about the College. Do only super-geniuses go to Cambridge? Interviews, mature colleges, applications and more.

Are you or is someone you know considering an application to Cambridge?🎓

Get some tips from Molly, our Student Recruitment & Outreach Officer, about preparing an application, getting ready for your interview, the benefits of a mature college and more!🌟

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The latest issue of the The Owl magazine is here! 🦉

This special anniversary edition celebrates the inspiring stories behind our brilliant people today and over the last 140 years.

Read online now or pick up a physical copy around College!⬇️

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Could the spread of Generative AI force a rethink of education?

In a new conceptual paper, Dr Imogen Casebourne & Professor Rupert Wegerif urge educators and policymakers to move towards a more talk-based approach to teaching and learning.

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In this series, we caught up with Dr Joe Ellis, Deputy Senior Tutor and Director of Studies in HSPS at Hughes Hall, Cambridge to learn more about useful preparation ahead of Cambridge interviews.… Interview tips with Dr Joe Ellis: What can I expect in an interview?

Cambridge interview season is upon us!

Here are some thoughts on what to expect in an interview from Dr Joe Ellis, Deputy Senior Tutor for Teaching & Outreach.

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If you're a prospective student over the age of 21, consider applying to Hughes!🙌

Join our Outreach Officer, Molly, in collaboration with other mature colleges in two upcoming webinars & learn more about applying to Cambridge as a mature student.🌟

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Hughes Hall student selected as United Nations Young Leader🎉

We are delighted to share that the United Nations has selected Tanatswa Chikaura as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).✨

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@tanachikaura.bsky.social

This week, the Library Team delighted students and staff with a Victorian-inspired afternoon tea in celebration of the College’s 140th Anniversary.🫖🍰

The event featured historical dress, traditional treats and a display from the College Archives.🦉

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CCE at COP30: Sharing insights on climate action - Hughes Hall The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) will contribute to COP30 in several ways this November. Although participation will be remote this year, the team’s influence will be present across major event...

#COP30 is in full swing & @climatehughes.bsky.social is ready!🙌

From launching the Law & Climate Atlas Brazil to giving academic insight at the SME Climate Hub to a talk on low-carbon innovation & industrial practice, CCE will be sharing expertise throughout.🌎

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Government backs oracy in new national curriculum – Hughes Hall researchers shape reform

Among the key measures is a new oracy framework for primary and secondary schools, a development strongly influenced by research and advocacy led by Oracy Cambridge.

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📆 💻 Book this online event for tomorrow! Featuring CCE's Dr Jellie Molino & Nick Scott @hugheshall.bsky.social

🎓Free of charge for students — don’t miss the chance to hear from leading voices in #climategovernance.

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Beyond the Journal: How to Translate Research into Policy Impact - Hughes Hall Find out how from our experts on how to Translate Research into Policy Impact in the first of this new Masterclass Series, open to all.

Beyond the Journal: How to Translate Research into Policy Impact

Policy makers have the power to change the course of decisions & influence how society works. Find out how from our experts how to translate research into policy impact.💡🌍

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Postgraduate Open Days | Postgraduate Study Virtual Postgraduate Open Days, 3-14 November 2025 Join us for our Virtual Postgraduate Open Days and discover if Cambridge is the right place for you. The event takes place entirely online and…

There are still a few days left of the Cambridge University Virtual Postgraduate Open days, with our very own Deputy Senior Tutor for Admissions, Dr Spencer Johnston, joining the College panel on Friday 14th November!🙌💻

Learn more and register⬇️
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday

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… Professor Neil Mercer

The value of effective spoken communication is almost universally recognised, yet poor communication is common.💬

Neil Mercer, Director of Oracy Cambridge & Life Fellow at Hughes Hall, works to ensure young people learn speech in order to be effective & confident speakers.

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If you're a prospective student over the age of 21, consider applying to Hughes!

Join our Outreach Officer, Molly, in collaboration with other mature colleges in two upcoming webinars to learn more about applying to Cambridge as a mature student.

www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant-we...

Fun Friday at work - alpacas 🦙 are just the cutest companions ever - consider joining us @hugheshall.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk for your graduate studies but hurry 2 December 2025 is the deadline for LLM and PhDs in Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social

Autumn is here and we are loving the colours around Hughes this time of year!🍂🍁

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… Dr Angkana Huang (Hat)

Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise globally due to the impact of climate change. Hughes Research Fellow, Dr Angkana Huang (Hat), studies the issue from many angles.🦟🌎

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@huangat.bsky.social

Postgraduate Open Days | Postgraduate Study Virtual Postgraduate Open Days, 3-14 November 2025 Join us for our Virtual Postgraduate Open Days and discover if Cambridge is the right place for you. The event takes place entirely online and…

Are you considering a postgraduate degree at Cambridge, or do you know someone who is? Join in our Virtual Postgraduate Open Day sessions now through 14th November to learn more about subjects, funding opportunities, support and more!🌟

Details here:
www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday

A warm welcome to our 2025/2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars - Hughes Hall With seven scholars at Hughes Hall this year, and the Programme's Director, Dr Tabitha Mwangi, serving as a Governing Body Fellow, we are extremely proud to be working with the Mastercard Foundation…

With seven Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Hughes this year, and the Programme’s Director, Dr Tabitha Mwangi, serving as a Governing Body Fellow, we are extremely proud to be working with the Programme and to have these scholars in our community.🙌🎉

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Graduation 25th October 2025 Explore this photo album by Hughes Hall on Flickr!

Congratulations to all those who graduated on Saturday!🎉🍂

We wish you all the best, wherever your next adventure may be. Welcome to the Hughes Hall alumni community.🌟🌎

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Cambridge student selected as United Nations Young Leader The United Nations has selected a University of Cambridge student as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Hugely proud of Hughes Hall student @tanachikaura.bsky.social, who has just been recognised as a UN Young Leader.🙌🎉

This award is given each year to exceptional young changemakers who are driving solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.🌍

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This #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate our remarkable people through personal reflections, inspiring stories and research profiles.🌟

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