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News Archive
Obituary of Lady Runcie (wife of Robert Runcie (TH1948)) on BBC Radio 4's The Last Word
2 February 2012
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Obituary of Hugh Carless (TH 1947) on BBC Radio 4's The Last Word
2 February 2012
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Life in Greenland's Polar Desert
Trinity Hall Research Fellow, Stephen Pax Leonard, reflects on life and isolate in Greenland's polar desert.
2 November 2011
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Mr Guy Scott - new Vice-President of Zambia
Mr Guy Scott, Alumnus of Trinity Hall, appointed Vice-President of Zambia
13 October 2011
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Lord Justice John Thomas
Alumnus, Lord Justice Thomas appointed as President of Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice.
12 October 2011
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Professor Martin Daunton receives Honorary Degree from Kent University
On 21st July 2011, the Master was awarded a D.Litt. (Honorary Doctorate of Letters) from the University of Kent, where he previously studied for his PhD.
26 July 2011
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College results are better than ever - congratulations to this year's students!
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14 July 2011
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Dr Pradipta Biswas appointed to United Nations agency working group
Congratulations to Dr Pradipta Bawas, an alumnus and former Gates Scholar, who has now been appointed coordinator of the working group of a United Nations (UN) agency which aims to make audiovisual media accessible to people with disabilities.
13 July 2011
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TH JCR President wins competition as part of nationally acclaimed a cappella group
8 April 2011
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Commemoration of Benefactors 2011
Address given at the 2011 Commemoration of Benefactors Service on Sunday 7 February by The Revd Dr Leslie Griffiths, the Lord Griffiths of Burry Port.
6 February 2011
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Eden Oration 2010
Dr Simon Moore, Staff Fellow and Director of Studies in Computer Science; University Reader in Computer Science, gave the annual Eden Oration last December on "Computers and Society".
3 December 2010
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2010 Milestones Lecture
The Master, Profesor Martin Daunton, recently gave the Milestones Lecture entitled "History and the Financial Crisis". A short video and the transcript are available to download.
24 November 2010
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Catherine Stewart (TH 1977) wins European Consultant of the Year Award
18 November 2010
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James Murray (TH 2009) awarded a Duke of Edinburgh Gold
Congratulations to current second year Geography student Jimmy Murray, who was recently honoured at St James' Palace in London with a Duke of Edinburgh Gold award.
29 October 2010
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Sir David Bell (TH 1965) appointed Honorary Fellow of Trinity Hall
12 October 2010
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THBC's Summer Adventures
This summer THBC ventured off to sunny Temple sur Lot in the South of France for a week long pre-season training camp. With transport kindly provided by Dr Walter Scott in a Gulfstream 450 the trip was certainly kicked off in style!
12 October 2010
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Follow the continuing Arctic adventures of linguist Dr Stephen Pax Leonard on the Guardian website.
7 October 2010
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Trinity Hall welcomes new Vice-Chancellor
On 1 October 2010, in a ceremony in Cambridge's Senate House, Sir Leszek Borysiewicz was admitted to office as the 345th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
7 October 2010
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Dr Stephen Leonard discusses his year with the Polar Inghuits on BBC Radio 4
13 August 2010
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Trinity Hall Honorary Fellow Alexander Goehr's new opera to be performed in Cambridge
2 August 2010
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Professor Martin Daunton receives honorary degree from the University of Nottingham
21 July 2010
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Trinity Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Dean, the Revd Dr Stephen Plant
20 July 2010
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Mani Shankar Aiyar (TH 1961) appointed Honorary Fellow of Trinity Hall
20 May 2010
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Trinity Hall students from 'non-traditional backgrounds' interviewed by the BBC
20 May 2010
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Trinity Hall Alumnus, Alex Rushmer (TH 2002), in Masterchef semi-finals
25 March 2010
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The Hon Daniel Janner QC (TH 1976)
The Hon Daniel Janner QC (TH 1976) has become a trustee of the Cambridge Union and a Bencher at Middle Temple.
1 March 2010
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Gold Medal award for John Humphrey (TH 1967)
John Humphrey has been awarded the Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement by the Archaeological Institute of America.
16 February 2010
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Reginald “Mickey” Dias (1921-2009)
We are sorry to announce the death of Mr Dias (TH 1939). A memorial service will be held on 13th March.
28 January 2010
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Eden Oration
The Annual Eden Oration was this year given by Professor Brian Cheffins
5 December 2009
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Duvets and Pillows sent to Zimbabwe
Trinity Hall has arranged for all its old duvets and pillows to be sent to Zimbabwe to support a project which is run by the Zimbabwean Catholic Community UK.
1 October 2009
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Milestones Lecture given by Professor Tim Barringer
Professor Barringer gave this year's Milestones Lecture.
21 September 2009
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Professor Stephen Hawking honoured
Professor Hawking receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama
19 August 2009
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Trinity Hall rises to 7th in the Baxter Tables
and 9th in the Tompkins Table. Congratulations to all our graduating students
18 August 2009
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Edmund Lawson
We are sad to announce the death of Edmund Lawson QC.
22 April 2009
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Men's 1st VIII wins blades at Lent Bumps
Trinity Hall celebrates the first Men's 1st blades in over a decade.
4 March 2009
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The Buxtehude Influence
The Buxtehude Influence receives glowing reviews
25 February 2009
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The credit crunch: history, hormones and trust
The Master is involved in an interesting podcast discussion about the current worldwide financial crisis
17 February 2009
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Address at the Commemoration of Benefactors
Given by The Revd Canon John Nurser
1 February 2009
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Milestone Lecture 2008
Professor Michael Kelly delivers thought-provoking lecture at Trinity Hall
26 November 2008
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Orpheus Britannicus - new Ensemble in Residence at Trinity Hall
11 November 2008
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The Times "Lawyer of the Week" Graham Nicholson (TH 1968)
Graham Nicholson, a corporate partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, has been appointed chief legal adviser to the Bank of England.
10 October 2008
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Gold for Tom James
Congratulations to Olympic Gold Winner, Tom James (TH 2002) for a thrilling victory in the Coxless Four.
19 August 2008
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Graham Storey Lecture
Professor James Wood will give the inaugural Graham Storey Lecture: "Containment: The Fiction of Ian McEwan"
30 April 2008
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Trinity Hall and Strand Gallery - Exhibition of Sculptures by Jonathan Clarke
Trinity Hall is delighted to be associated with an exhibition of Jonathan Clarke's recent work, “Colour Coded”, which is taking place in Italy in the Palazzo Ducale, Gubbio, Umbria.
19 March 2008
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Trinity Hall and Strand Gallery - Exhibition of Sculptures by Jonathan Clarke
Trinity Hall is delighted to be associated with an exhibition of Jonathan Clarke's recent work, “Colour Coded”, which is taking place in Italy in the Palazzo Ducale, Gubbio, Umbria.
19 March 2008
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Hall student selected for the 2008 Boat Race
Colin Scott, a current postgraduate student at the Hall, has been selected for the 2008 Boat Race.
7 March 2008
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Sermon at the Commemoration of Benefactors, 3 February 2008
The Rev'd Dr John Polkinghorne (former Dean) preached the sermon at the Commemoration of Benefactors, on 3 February 2008.
20 February 2008
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General Sir Geoffrey Musson GCB CBE DSO
The College is greatly saddened to learn of the death of one of its most distinguished alumni, General Sir Geoffrey Musson.
18 January 2008
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Trinity Hall on University Challenge
On Monday 14 January, a team from Trinity Hall beat Worcester College, Oxford
14 January 2008
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Professor Michel Anseau 1947-2007
Professor Michel Anseau, former student at Cambridge in 1970-71, has died in Mons (Belgium) at the age of 60.
5 December 2007
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2006-2007 Accounts Published
Accounts for 2006-2007 have now been published and are available to download
5 December 2007
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Eden Oration
The Eden Oration was delivered, as is customary, prior to the Eden Feast. The Orator was Professor James Montgomery.
4 December 2007
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Lord Oliver of Aylmerton
The College is greatly saddened to learn of the death of one of its Honorary Fellows, Lord Oliver of Aylmerton who came up to the College in 1939 to read Law.
25 October 2007
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Alumnus named in list of top architects
Mark Dziewulski (TH 1979), who founded Mark Dziewulski Architect has been named by the Robb Report in their list of 30 top architects.
22 October 2007
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Trinity Hall alumnus appointed to the Court of Appeal
Sir Colin Rimer (TH 1963) has been appointed as a Lord Justice of Appeal
16 October 2007
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Two Art Exhibitions on show at Trinity Hall
Trinity Hall is hosting two major art exhibitions this autumn
5 October 2007
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Professor Keith Ward awarded Honorary DD
Professor Keith Ward, a former Dean of Trinity Hall, was made an Honorary Doctor of Divinity of the University of Glasgow in June 2007
3 October 2007
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Sir Rowland Whitehead Bt
The College is greatly saddened to hear of the death of Sir Rowland Whitehead, Bt.
27 September 2007
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Sir Robert Honeycombe FRS
The College is greatly saddened to learn of the death of one of its Honorary Fellows, Sir Robert Honeycombe. Sir Robert was a Fellow of the College from 1966, and an Honorary Fellow from 1975.
21 September 2007
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The Hon. Michael Corbett OMS LLD
The College is greatly saddened to learn of the death of one of its Honorary Fellows, The Hon. Michael Corbett. Michael Mc Gregor Corbett served as 16th Chief Justice of South Africa from 1989-1996.
21 September 2007
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Alumnus awarded Outstanding Parliamentarian for 2006
Mani Shankar Aiyar (TH 1961) has been awarded Outstanding Parliamentarian for 2006 by the Indian Parliamentary Group
11 September 2007
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Former Master's book on the last days of the British Empire published
Professor Peter Clarke's latest book, "The Last Thousand Days of the British Empire" has been published
8 August 2007
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Trinity Hall back on University Challenge
Trinity Hall were back on University Challenge this week, taking on St Cross College, Oxford.
8 August 2007
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Andrew Marr opens new buildings for his old College.
Trinity Hall has just completed its most ambitious building project to date. The new accommodation at its Wychfield site was officially opened on Saturday 14 July by BBC correspondent Andrew Marr, who read English at Trinity Hall from 1977 to 1980.
18 July 2007
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A new Milestone for Cambridge
Bringing a historic tradition right up to date, Trinity Hall has installed a new milestone on Storey's Way in west Cambridge.
27 June 2007
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Trinity Hall hosts Honorary Degree luncheon
The Chancellor of the University, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh was entertained to luncheon in Trinity Hall along with the recipients of Honorary Degrees, including Dr Hans Blix (TH 1952)
26 June 2007
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Fellow wins Pilkington Prize
Dr Mike Hobson has won a Pilkington Prize for his teaching
14 June 2007
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Trinity Hall Fellow at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Dr Tadashi Tokieda, Fellow of Trinity Hall, is involved with an exhibition at the Royal Society this summer
7 June 2007
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Clerk of Works retires
Ged Pilsworth, Clerk of Works at Trinity Hall since 1970, retires
4 June 2007
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Two Trinity Hall Fellows promoted
Dr James Montgomery will be promoted to a Professor and Dr David Runciman will be promoted to a Senior Lecturer
16 May 2007
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New Porters' Lodge officially opened
The refurbished Porters' Lodge has been officially opened in an informal ceremony...
9 May 2007
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Honorary Fellow wins Elmer A. Sperry Award
Professor Antony Jameson, (TH 1955, also Honorary Fellow) has been awarded The Elmer A. Sperry Award for Transportation Engineering...
4 May 2007
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Edmund de Waal has forthcoming exhibition at Kettle's Yard
This summer, Kettle's Yard will host an exhibition of the work of Edmund de Waal (TH 1983).
30 April 2007
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Hans Blix interviewed by John Humphrys
Hans Blix was interviewed by John Humphrys on BBC Radio 4
24 April 2007
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New Porters' Lodge reopens
The Porters Lodge has now reopened, and the building work on D and E staircases is now complete
20 April 2007
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Tom James in Boat Race Win
Trinity Hall student and CUBC President, Tom James, rowed his crew to victory in the 153rd Boat Race on Saturday.
10 April 2007
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Trinity Hall Fellow invited to give Rosenthal Lectures at Yale
Dr James Montgomeryhas been invited to give the Rosenthal Lectures at Yale University in January 2008.
21 March 2007
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Trinity Hall Fellow appointed to a new Chair at Oxford
John Armour, a Fellow of Trinity Hall, has been appointed as the first Lovells professor of Law and Finance at Oxford.
18 March 2007
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Address at the Commemoration of Benefactors
The address at the Commemoration of Benefactors 2007 was given by the Rev'd Professor George Newlands (Dean of Trinity Hall 1982-1986)....
7 February 2007
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Fellows' News: General Roundup
A general roundup of Fellows' recent news.
2 February 2007
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Stephen Hawking wins Copley Medal
Professor Stephen Hawking (Honorary Fellow) has won the Copley Medal, the world's oldest award for scientific achievement...
5 December 2006
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Eden Oration 2006
Professor John Clarkson gave the 2006 Eden Oration on 2 December 2006 ...
4 December 2006
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Hall Fellow wins Leverhulme Prize
Dr William O'Reilly, Fellow of Trinity Hall, has won a Leverhulme Prize for his research into Comparative European Views of Empire.
6 November 2006
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Former Dean of Trinity Hall wins notable prize
Canon John Nurser (Dean of Trinity Hall 1961-1968) has won a prestigious prize from the American Society of Church History
3 November 2006
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Former Hall student wins Fraenkel Prize
Dr Riccarda Torriani (TH1999) has won a Fraenkel Prize
23 October 2006
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Milestone Lecture Announced
The next Milestone Lecture will be given by Dr Hans Blix on 25 November 2006.
20 October 2006
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Sculpture Exhibition
Ports of Call, a sculpture exhibition by Jonathan Clarke, is currently on display in the gardens of Trinity Hall.
16 October 2006
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New Organ Dedicated
At evensong on Sunday 15 October 2006, The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev'd Graham James, dedicated the new organ
16 October 2006
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South Court Renamed
South Court was renamed Avery Court on 14 October 2006..
15 October 2006
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New Fellows Admitted
The Master admitted three new Fellows to the Fellowship on Tuesday 10 October. Four Fellow-Commoners were also admitted.
13 October 2006
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Trinity Hall Fellow awarded Honorary Professorship
Dr R Vasant Kumar was awarded Honorary Professorship at Hebei Polytechnic Institute, Tansheng, China...
11 October 2006
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New QCs
Four members of Trinity Hall have been appointed Queen's Counsel this year
2 October 2006
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Hall Student wins SET Award
Petra Vertes, a student at Trinity Hall, has won the Microsoft Research Award for the Best Computational Science Student at the 2006 SET (Science, Engineering & Technology Student of the Year) Awards.
29 September 2006
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Professor Sir Philip Randle FRCP FRS
The College is greatly saddened to hear of the death of Professor Sir Philip Randle. Sir Philip was a Fellow of the College from 1957-1964, and was elected an Honorary Fellow of the Hall in 1988.
29 September 2006
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Director of Music has two compositions performed
Richard Baker, the Director of Music has a forthcoming performance that may be of interest...
25 September 2006
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Honorary Doctorate for Master
Professor Martin Daunton, Master of Trinity Hall, received an honorary doctorate from UCL on 4 September 2006.
4 September 2006
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Tom James represents England
Tom James represents England in the World Championships 2006, Dorney Lake, Eton
24 August 2006
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Memorial Service for Graham Storey
A memorial service for Graham Storey was held in College on Saturday 11th February 2006. Click "for more information" to read Magnus Linklater's address at the service.
15 August 2006
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Fellow Wins Royal Society Medal
Professor Michael Kelly ScD FRS is the recipient of the 2006 Royal Society’s Hughes Medal
10 August 2006
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New Organ
A new organ has been built in the Chapel by Carsten Lund of Denmark, with David Sanger acting as Consultant. It will be dedicated in October by the Bishop of Norwich.
28 July 2006
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Hall Fellow made Professor
Dr Alison Liebling, Fellow of Trinity Hall since 1991, has been appointed to a Professorship in the Department of Criminology, from 1st October 2006.
19 July 2006
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Hall Man knighted in Queen's Birthday honours
Robert Margetts read Natural Sciences and Chemical Engineering at Trinity Hall. He is currently Chairman of Legal & General, Chairman of The BOC Group, and Chairman of the Natural Environment Research Council. He was appointed CBE in 1996 and was appointed Knight Bachelor in the 2006 Queen’s Birthday honours for services to Science and to Business.
10 July 2006
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General Admissions: Students Graduate
Thursday 29 June saw the Hall’s finalists graduate at the Senate House.
29 June 2006
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New Fundraising Campaign launched
A new fundraising campaign, Milestones to the Future, was launched on 17 June 2006 at the Benefactors’ Brunch. The campaign has two aims: firstly to increase the College’s Endowment to a figure of more than £100million, and secondly to regenerate the College’s older buildings in a sensitive manner. Speaking at the Campaign launch, the Bursar, Paul ffolkes Davis, said “The support we are now asking our alumni and all our friends and supporters for is to put the College beyond harm and to guarantee that vital independence that successive governments have sought to drain away.”
17 June 2006
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Oscar for Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz (Trinity Hall, 1988) won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Constant Gardner. This was in addition to being awarded the 2006 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and the 2006 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
1 June 2006
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University Challenge
Trinity Hall come in as runners up after a close Final.
16 May 2006
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Dr David Moore
Dr David Moore (Fellow in Engineering from 1984) passed away on Friday 17 February.
21 February 2006
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