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A college for advanced study at the University of Cambridge

Clare Hall is a graduate college renowned for its informal approach to college life and its international diversity, located at the heart of the University of Cambridge.

A welcome message from our President, Professor Alan Short

Clare Hall was founded specifically for researchers and postgraduate students, who are at the centre of our community along with visiting scholars, Fellows, postdoctoral affiliates, and our staff. The College is in part modelled on the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, envisaged as such from its foundation by Clare College in 1966.

A critically important part of our vision is the largest programme for visiting academics in either university – some 50 Visiting Fellows join us annually, based in the College from three months to a year. In fact, the idea of Clare Hall was in part born out of the historical exclusion of students’ and Fellows’ partners and families from the daily life of the traditional colleges.

Professor Barbara Sahakian named among World’s Best Scientists 2025

9 October 2025 Fellows

We are pleased to share that Professor Barbara Sahakian, Emerita Fellow of the College …

9 October 2025 Fellows

Professor Anna Marie Roos publishes two new scholarly works on early modern science

7 October 2025 Fellows

Clare Hall Visiting Fellow Professor Anna Marie Roos has recently published two major contributions …

7 October 2025 Fellows

A year in review – Clare Hall’s annual publication released

2 October 2025 College life

The 2025 edition of Clare Hall’s Review is now available to read online. Alongside …

2 October 2025 College life

Clare Hall launches new Ceramics Research Centre with Bell Collection Symposium

2 October 2025 College life

We are delighted to share that Clare Hall officially launched its 20th Century Studio …

2 October 2025 College life

Professor Lori Passmore receives honorary titles from Cambridge and Aarhus

26 September 2025 Fellows

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Lori Passmore, Official Fellow of Clare Hall …

26 September 2025 Fellows

Gather, Grill, and Relax: new BBQ area for all members

23 September 2025 College life

We are delighted to share that Clare Hall has set up a new BBQ …

23 September 2025 College life

Clare Hall members reconnect at the Travellers Club

18 September 2025 College life

On 17 September 2025, Clare Hall members gathered at the elegant Travellers Club in …

18 September 2025 College life

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The College sits in tranquil surroundings to the west of Cambridge. Our grounds and modernist architecture provide the perfect environment for our members to study and build new friendships.

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