Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge
@hugheshall.bsky.social
Official account of Hughes Hall, the largest #maturestudent college at Cambridge University.
Welcoming undergraduates and postgraduates in all subjects since 1885.
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/
Welcoming undergraduates and postgraduates in all subjects since 1885.
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/
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.🦉
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/v...
The event featured historical dress, traditional treats and a display from the College Archives.🦉
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/v...
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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.🦉
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/v...
The event featured historical dress, traditional treats and a display from the College Archives.🦉
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/v...
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.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/g...
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.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/g...
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/g...
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.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/g...
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...
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...
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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...
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...
Autumn is here and we are loving the colours around Hughes this time of year!🍂🍁
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Autumn is here and we are loving the colours around Hughes this time of year!🍂🍁
This #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate our remarkable people through personal reflections, inspiring stories and research profiles.🌟
Learn more⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/bhm/
Learn more⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/bhm/
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate our remarkable people through personal reflections, inspiring stories and research profiles.🌟
Learn more⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/bhm/
Learn more⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/bhm/
Hughes Hall Fellows, students and alumnae took a moment to share their thoughts and reflections during #BlackHistoryMonth.✨
#BHMUK
#BHMUK
October 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hughes Hall Fellows, students and alumnae took a moment to share their thoughts and reflections during #BlackHistoryMonth.✨
#BHMUK
#BHMUK
The Hatton Chair, created to advance research & teaching to strengthen legal response to the climate crisis, is the first endowed professorship in climate law in the UK.
📅 22 October, 4.30pm
📍 Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, Finley Library
www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
📅 22 October, 4.30pm
📍 Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, Finley Library
www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Hatton Chair, created to advance research & teaching to strengthen legal response to the climate crisis, is the first endowed professorship in climate law in the UK.
📅 22 October, 4.30pm
📍 Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, Finley Library
www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
📅 22 October, 4.30pm
📍 Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, Finley Library
www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events...
What does Beyoncé have in common with Vittoria Tesi, the black opera diva of 18th century Italy? Find out in a lecture-recital where researcher Emmanuela Wroth, singer Lufuno Ndou, & artist Carol Leeming breathe life back into Vittoria Tesi.🎶
Learn more:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
Learn more:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What does Beyoncé have in common with Vittoria Tesi, the black opera diva of 18th century Italy? Find out in a lecture-recital where researcher Emmanuela Wroth, singer Lufuno Ndou, & artist Carol Leeming breathe life back into Vittoria Tesi.🎶
Learn more:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
Learn more:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
October is a good time to introduce our Tutor, By-Fellow & Race Equality Champion, Dr Roni Ajao. She has helped lead and support College activity for #BlackHistoryMonth, as well as providing specific support to our students throughout the academic year.🌟
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/b...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/b...
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
October is a good time to introduce our Tutor, By-Fellow & Race Equality Champion, Dr Roni Ajao. She has helped lead and support College activity for #BlackHistoryMonth, as well as providing specific support to our students throughout the academic year.🌟
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/b...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/b...
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...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/student-cent...
October 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/student-cent...
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...
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...
October 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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...
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...
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⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/m...
October 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/m...
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...
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...
September 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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...
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...
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.🎻🎹
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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.🎻🎹
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
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...
📅 Friday 26 September, 2:00-3:00PM
Learn more and book your place⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
September 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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...
📅 Friday 26 September, 2:00-3:00PM
Learn more and book your place⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
Coming up at the @Cam.ac.uk Alumni Festival we will learn from Hughes Hall Impact Director, @dralexiswillett.bsky.social & Fellows Jane Mann & Adam Igra about the value of connecting academic expertise with local community insight to find unexpected innovations.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Coming up at the @Cam.ac.uk Alumni Festival we will learn from Hughes Hall Impact Director, @dralexiswillett.bsky.social & Fellows Jane Mann & Adam Igra about the value of connecting academic expertise with local community insight to find unexpected innovations.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
During the @Cam.ac.uk Alumni Festival, @ZahraJoya.bsky.social, Afghan Journalist & founder of @rukhshanamedia.bsky.social, & Laurie Bristow, former UK Ambassador to Afghanistan, will discuss why education is resistance in oppressive regimes.
Details & booking:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
Details & booking:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
September 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
During the @Cam.ac.uk Alumni Festival, @ZahraJoya.bsky.social, Afghan Journalist & founder of @rukhshanamedia.bsky.social, & Laurie Bristow, former UK Ambassador to Afghanistan, will discuss why education is resistance in oppressive regimes.
Details & booking:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
Details & booking:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
This Friday we'll open our doors for the @cam.ac.uk College Open Day!🎉 Tour Hughes Hall with student ambassadors and bring your questions to admissions staff who will be on hand to greet you throughout the day.
📅 Friday 12 September
🕰️ 9:30am-4:30pm
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
📅 Friday 12 September
🕰️ 9:30am-4:30pm
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
September 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
This Friday we'll open our doors for the @cam.ac.uk College Open Day!🎉 Tour Hughes Hall with student ambassadors and bring your questions to admissions staff who will be on hand to greet you throughout the day.
📅 Friday 12 September
🕰️ 9:30am-4:30pm
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
📅 Friday 12 September
🕰️ 9:30am-4:30pm
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
We're thrilled to bring back our Festival of International Artists for the 3rd year running!🎉
As part of the Cambridge Alumni Festival, we will feature six international artists, coming together for a weekend of collaborative chamber music.🎵
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
As part of the Cambridge Alumni Festival, we will feature six international artists, coming together for a weekend of collaborative chamber music.🎵
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
August 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're thrilled to bring back our Festival of International Artists for the 3rd year running!🎉
As part of the Cambridge Alumni Festival, we will feature six international artists, coming together for a weekend of collaborative chamber music.🎵
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
As part of the Cambridge Alumni Festival, we will feature six international artists, coming together for a weekend of collaborative chamber music.🎵
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events...
Our next Undergraduate Open Day is right around the corner!🙌
Come visit Hughes from 9:30-4:30 on 12th September. Current students and the admissions are on hand to answer your questions and tours of the college will be running throughout the day.✨
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
Come visit Hughes from 9:30-4:30 on 12th September. Current students and the admissions are on hand to answer your questions and tours of the college will be running throughout the day.✨
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
August 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our next Undergraduate Open Day is right around the corner!🙌
Come visit Hughes from 9:30-4:30 on 12th September. Current students and the admissions are on hand to answer your questions and tours of the college will be running throughout the day.✨
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
Come visit Hughes from 9:30-4:30 on 12th September. Current students and the admissions are on hand to answer your questions and tours of the college will be running throughout the day.✨
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
Considering an application to Cambridge, or know someone who is? 🎓 We welcome excellent students, both postgraduates and mature undergraduates (21+), from diverse backgrounds in all areas of study and research.🙌
Learn more about our students here:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
Learn more about our students here:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
July 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Considering an application to Cambridge, or know someone who is? 🎓 We welcome excellent students, both postgraduates and mature undergraduates (21+), from diverse backgrounds in all areas of study and research.🙌
Learn more about our students here:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
Learn more about our students here:
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
Hughes Hall is a progressive, innovative and supportive College community of over 200 undergraduates, all over 21, and more than 700 postgraduates across every subject area and from over 80 countries.🌎
Learn more about our students in their own words⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
Learn more about our students in their own words⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hughes Hall is a progressive, innovative and supportive College community of over 200 undergraduates, all over 21, and more than 700 postgraduates across every subject area and from over 80 countries.🌎
Learn more about our students in their own words⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
Learn more about our students in their own words⬇️
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/mee...
“I have been on such a fun journey”, says Darshana Joshi (Hughes Hall 2012).
After completing a PhD in Physics back she is now back in New Delhi, running a global charity that inspires and upskills young people to enable access to STEM careers.
www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...
After completing a PhD in Physics back she is now back in New Delhi, running a global charity that inspires and upskills young people to enable access to STEM careers.
www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...
July 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
“I have been on such a fun journey”, says Darshana Joshi (Hughes Hall 2012).
After completing a PhD in Physics back she is now back in New Delhi, running a global charity that inspires and upskills young people to enable access to STEM careers.
www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...
After completing a PhD in Physics back she is now back in New Delhi, running a global charity that inspires and upskills young people to enable access to STEM careers.
www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...
It's been a lovely two days of meeting prospective students and answering your questions.🎉
If you weren't able to join us during the Open Days, visit our website to take a virtual tour and learn more about what makes the Hughes community so special.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/ope...
If you weren't able to join us during the Open Days, visit our website to take a virtual tour and learn more about what makes the Hughes community so special.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/ope...
July 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's been a lovely two days of meeting prospective students and answering your questions.🎉
If you weren't able to join us during the Open Days, visit our website to take a virtual tour and learn more about what makes the Hughes community so special.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/ope...
If you weren't able to join us during the Open Days, visit our website to take a virtual tour and learn more about what makes the Hughes community so special.
www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/ope...