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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 and Dr Christelle Langley featured on University of Cambridge website

16 January 2025 Fellows

Professor Barbara Sahakian, Fellow of Clare Hall, and Dr Christelle Langley, Clare Hall Affiliated …

16 January 2025 Fellows

In Memoriam: Dr Michael Loewe, esteemed Emeritus Fellow and Honorary Fellow

8 January 2025 Fellows

It is with great sadness that Clare Hall announces the passing of Dr Michael …

8 January 2025 Fellows

Dr Haoyang Ye awarded the University of Cambridge Enhancing Research Culture Fund

17 December 2024 College life

Congratulations to our affiliated postdoctoral member Dr Haoyang Ye, who was awarded the University …

17 December 2024 College life

Professor Ekhard Salje awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award

16 December 2024 Fellows

On 13 December, Clare Hall’s former President, Professor Ekhard Salje, was awarded the Chinese …

16 December 2024 Fellows

Clare Hall Boat Club participates in international rowing regatta

13 December 2024 College life

From the 30th November to 1st December, Clare Hall Boat Club participated in the …

13 December 2024 College life

Deck Clare Hall with joyful giving this year

4 December 2024

Our warmest holiday wishes to our Life Members and supporters all over the world, …

4 December 2024

Minja Axelsson awarded inaugural Clare Hall Doctoral Prize Studentship

28 November 2024 Students

Warmest congratulations to Minja Axelsson, who has been awarded the first Clare Hall Doctoral …

28 November 2024 Students

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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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