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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.

Warmest congratulations to Dr Michael Loewe on his 102nd birthday

1 November 2024 Fellows

Dr Michael Loewe is an Emeritus Fellow (1990 – Present) and Honorary Fellow of …

1 November 2024 Fellows

In Memoriam: Professor Nicholas Lash, Emeritus Fellow of Clare Hall

21 October 2024 Fellows

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Professor Nicholas Lash …

21 October 2024 Fellows

Tutorial News: College welcomes over 140 new students

14 October 2024 Students

We are delighted to have welcomed over 140 new students this year, who participated …

14 October 2024 Students

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

7 October 2024 College life

The 2024 edition of Clare Hall’s Review is now available. We hope you enjoy reading about …

7 October 2024 College life

Alumni Festival at Clare Hall explores the use of AI for football tactics

4 October 2024 College life

We were delighted to host a discussion on the use of artificial intelligence for …

4 October 2024 College life

A successful day for Clare Hall at the Chariots of Fire relay race!

1 October 2024 College life

Congratulations to the Clare Hall members who competed in the Chariots of Fire relay …

1 October 2024 College life

Professor Maria Grazia Spillantini awarded Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Neuroscience

26 September 2024 Fellows

Many congratulations to Clare Hall Professorial Fellow Maria Grazia Spillantini, who has been awarded …

26 September 2024 Fellows

What’s on?

Thursday 26 September – Wednesday 6 November 2024

Saturday 9 November 2024, 7.30pm

Thursday 3 October – Saturday 14 June 2025

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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.